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While plastic surgery and facelifts offer the most dramatic results of any cosmetic procedures, there are now plenty of non-surgical options which offer clearly visible results at lower costs. They are also less daunting than going under the knife, and they result in very natural-looking outcomes because they make use of your body’s natural ability to rejuvenate itself.
Microneedling is an example of these modern, non-surgical procedures. This guide will take you through how it works and the results you can expect.
How does microneedling work?
Needles and skin are not usually a combination that we like to think about, but it is important to remember that these are microneedles – they are so tiny that you cannot really feel them. What they do is poke microscopic holes in your skin to intentionally damage the cells.
Now, you might be wondering why we would want to intentionally damage our skin cells. Won’t that make them look worse? Well, it might surprise you to know that many cosmetic procedures are really just different ways of damaging your skin cells. The reason for doing this is to get your body to produce collagen, which plays a major role in replacing the damaged cells.
The new, collagen-rich cells help to make your skin firm, smooth, and plump. Or, in other words, youthful.
What skin concerns does it help with?
Microneedling helps with pretty much all common signs of aging in the skin, including wrinkles, lines, and sagging. It can also help treat scars, and it works anywhere on the body, so it can also be used to help with cellulite and stretch marks.
What microneedling does not do is treat actual, diagnosable skin conditions or infections, like psoriasis. It is a purely cosmetic procedure.
How is the procedure performed?
A microneedling session does not take long – between 20 and 30 minutes is typical. However, your skin must first be cleaned and disinfected, and a local anaesthetic is usually applied. This usually happens an hour before.
After the initial preparation is complete, the person doing your procedure will use a flashlight-sized device to do the microneedling. Most people are unable to feel what is happening, but it is not unusual to feel some discomfort, warmth in the area, or a scratching sensation.
Once the microneedling is over, some growth solution will be applied to your skin. There is no recovery period necessary, you can get straight on with your day.
What are the results like?
You can easily find skin needling before and after photos online that show its effectiveness at creating a more youthful appearance. However, these results do not happen after one session. At least four sessions a few weeks apart are usually needed, and the results will show up around 3-6 months later.
Conclusion
Microneedling is a minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure that has been shown to effectively treat a variety of common skin concerns. Importantly, it is also very safe. Side effects are rare, and when they do happen they are minor issues like dryness, redness, and itching. However, it is always wise to consult a professional before undergoing any cosmetic procedure.
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