19 Apr Microneedling Treats Skin Laxity
What if you could “tell” your body to produce more collagen exactly where you want it? You can do just this with microneedling. It’s the gentle, very minimally invasive, zero downtime treatment that complements many other services or even plastic surgery. Microneedling is one of the most-recommended procedures at Parson Skin Center to help get closer to any of your skin care goals, and it’s especially beloved by those who revere an all-natural approach to youthfulness and beauty. But how does it work?
The concept of microneedling has actually been around for over a century. We all produce collagen, but our bodies make a lot more of it when we’re younger. Collagen is part of the reason our skin is so supple when we’re young. Our bodies are still capable of making collagen at any age, but once we reach adulthood we can all benefit from a little help when it comes to when, where, and how much collagen to produce.
How Micro-Injuries Help
When we’re injured, our bodies rush blood to the site and kick-start collagen production. It’s all part of the healing process. However, it doesn’t matter if the injury is an accident or a very controlled treatment. Microneedling uses a medical-grade device equipped with tons of tiny needles of just the right depth and width to “puncture” the skin. These needles are so tiny that the injuries they procedure don’t hurt—in fact, topical numbing cream and other such agents aren’t even needed. It feels like a dermabrasion or exfoliation rather than a treatment with needles.
In most cases, there is no pinpoint bleeding; that’s how small the needles are. Although the treatment does not feel like it’s doing much, your body will react otherwise. As soon as the microneedling begins, your body starts producing collagen at the treatment site. This production, and the results, continue in the weeks following the microneedling treatment. However, the results are not instantaneous. It takes a little while for collagen production to be complete and for the new collagen to make itself known. Many clients report seeing some results about two weeks after their treatment, with full results at about six months.
Why Microneedling at Home Doesn’t Work
Microneedling has been one of the most popular non-surgical treatments for so many years that it’s no wonder companies have tried to capitalize on it. You may have seen so-called microneedling kits or devices at the store or online. Don’t fall for this ploy. The reality is that only professionals can legally purchase medical-grade microneedling devices. Not all microneedling devices you see are the same.
One of the primary differences between medical-grade microneedling and at-home versions is the quality and size of the needles. An in-office microneedling session from a professional ensures there will be no damage and that the needles are reaching the ideal depth to maximize collagen production.
The worst-case scenario with at-home microneedling attempts involves causing permanent scarring and even an infection. It is also very dangerous to share microneedling devices. The “best” case scenario has you not getting hurt, but likely also not getting any results (thus wasting your money in the process). In-office microneedling is quick and also affordable. It’s in your best interest in many ways to trust the professionals for this treatment.
What to Expect with Microneedling
Microneedling requires no prep and no recovery. You might look a little pink after the treatment, but no more so than if you spent your lunch hour outside during a sunny day. However, you can make your microneedling experience even better by pairing it with a professional topical treatment such as a facial. Microneedling is creating tiny channels in the skin that will heal up very quickly, but in the interim your skin is in ideal conditions to accept customized topical treatments.
You can use microneedling to treat mild skin laxity, lines and wrinkles, stretch marks, acne scars, and many other common skin concerns. Anyone is a good candidate for microneedling, but it’s important that you have no open wounds at the treatment site (this includes acne with open areas).
See what microneedling can do for you today by adding it on to a treatment you’re booking, or schedule a standalone treatment. Connect with Parson Skin Center today by completing the online form or calling (480) 282-8386.