Frequently Asked Microneedling Questions
What is Microneedling?
The concept of Micro-needling is based on the skin’s ability to repair itself when it suffers physical damage such as cuts, burns, abrasions to other injuries. Immediately after an injury to the skin, our body begins the healing process, triggering new collagen synthesis. The micro-needing pen that is used to micro-needle is a device that intentionally creates superficial “micro-injuries” to the outermost layer of the skin to induce the healing process that includes new collagen production. Micro-needling has been shown to reduce the visibility of acne scars, fine lines, and wrinkles; diminish hyper-pigmentation; and improve the skin tone and texture, resulting in smoother, firmer, younger looking skin.
What are the benefits?
Reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, improved skin tone and texture and softer, younger-looking skin wither fewer signs of aging. It can improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, acne scars, traumatic scars and stretch marks.
What areas of the body can I treat?
Microneedling can be done on all parts of the body: face, neck, décolleté, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back.
How is the procedure done?
A sterile cartridge containing 12 tiny micro-points is attached to the Acuderm needle pen. Your skin care professional will apply a light numbing cream and about 2–40 minutes after it will be wiped off. Hyaluronic acid will then be applied to your skin and the appropriate pen position will be selected based on your unique needs. Next, in a single motion, the pen will be gently pressed against the skin while simultaneously gliding in one direction until the entire treatment area has been covered.
What does it feel like?
The feeling associated with Microneedling is similar to sandpaper being moved across the skin. While some areas are more sensitive than others, the speed of the reciprocating tip makes the treatment more comfortable.
How long does the procedure take?
The whole treatment is about an hour. But, the actually mirconeedling is done in about 15-30 minutes depending on the size of the area treated.
What is the downtime?
Immediately after the treatment, you will notice a bright redness to the skin. The total healing time depends on the pen position used and the number of overlapping passes your skin-care professional performs. On average, patients experience redness for 2-4 days. Some patients heal completely in 24 hours.
When will I see the results?
Patients notice an immediate “glow” to their skin. Visible changes to the skin develop over the course of several weeks. Results can continue to improve up to 6 months after the treatment.
How many treatments will I need?
Some patients only require a single treatment once a year to achieve optimal results. However, it is recommended for most patients to received a series of treatments spaced about 4 weeks apart. For patients with more significant skin-care concerns, such as acne scars, it is recommended to receive 6-8 sessions at 4-6 week intervals.