The Benefits of Skin Needling
If face scrubs, moisturisers, and exfoliators aren’t helping your skin to look bright and smooth, skin needling could be the treatment you need to restore your youthful glow.
DermaPen Skin Needling is a non-invasive cosmetic treatment that improves the appearance of a range of skin concerns by boosting the body’s natural collagen production.
It’s used to treat everything from acne scars and sunspots to enlarged pores and visible signs of ageing. There’s also minimal downtime, so you don’t need to hide away for a week post-procedure.
Benefits of Micro-Needling
Micro-needling uses tiny fine needles to prick the outer layers of the skin. This stimulates the body to produce collagen to heal the micro-wounds caused by the needles.
When the new collagen is produced, the skin becomes smoother and appears more youthful. Micro-needling can even be used to improve the appearance of scarring, stretch marks, and wrinkles.
While you might find the idea of using needles a little scary, the procedure is very safe, painless, and requires minimal downtime. There are plenty of skin needling benefits, including:
Reduce the Appearance of Scarring
DermaPen Skin Needling is an effective treatment to reduce the appearance of surgical and acne scarring. By stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin around the scarred tissue, micro-needling triggers the body to produce new healthier and younger-looking skin.
In a study published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 88.7% of participants reported an excellent or good improvement in the visibility of scarring following micro-needling treatment.
Natural Way to Counter Signs of Ageing
As the body ages, it produces less collagen and elastin, which can cause fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Being able to reduce the appearance of these visible signs of ageing is one of the key dermal needling benefits.
Micro-needling triggers the body to produce more of its natural anti-ageing proteins. You can achieve a natural-looking, younger, and healthy glow with next to no downtime.
Reduces Appearance of Stretch Marks
Despite the promises of some expensive serums and creams, unsightly stretch marks can be tough to treat effectively. There are only a few cosmetic procedures that can reduce the appearance of stretch marks.
Micro-needling is one of those procedures. Many people combine micro-needling with laser treatments to improve the appearance of stretch marks and achieve smoother, even-toned, and healthier-looking skin.
Reverse Sun Damage and Pigmentation
Naturally boosting the production of collagen is an effective way to reverse sun damage and pigmentation of the skin. Melasma is a common skin concern that causes blotchy or brownish discolouration. In a study of micro-needling as a treatment for melasma, 100% of participants demonstrated good results.
Minimal Downtime
Micro-needling is non-invasive and requires no extended downtime. You may experience some reddening and mild swelling, but this should go down, and the skin should return to normal within 24-48 hours. You may experience some sensitivity, but your colleagues and friends won’t be able to tell you have received micro-needling treatment.
Dermal needling benefits make it an effective procedure for a wide range of skin concerns. Here’s what you need to know about this non-invasive cosmetic treatment.
What Does Skin Needling Do?
Skin needling is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles to puncture the top layer of the skin. The body produces collagen to repair the micro-wounds and in turn, rejuvenates the skin in the area.
Collagen is a protein the body naturally produces. It’s used to repair and rejuvenate tissue, and it’s also what keeps your skin looking fresh and youthful. As we age, the body gradually produces less collagen, which results in visible signs of ageing.
Skin needling boosts collagen production in targeted areas to counteract signs of ageing and improve the appearance of a wide range of skin concerns.
What Is Skin Needling Good For?
Skin needling encourages the body to produce more collagen and elastin to help you achieve a smoother, even-toned, and healthier look.
Dermal needling benefits the following skin concerns:
- Acne scarring
- Fine lines
- Wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Sunspots
- Stretch marks
- Pigmentation
Skin needling doesn’t remove the outer layer of skin, making it a suitable cosmetic treatment for people with thin, sensitive, and darker skin tones.
How Often Should You Do Skin Needling?
The number of treatments you will need to achieve your desired look depends on your skin condition. Every person is different, and your clinician will advise you on the recommended treatment plan during your consultation at b clinic.
In general, moderate acne scarring can require 3 to 4 treatments and more noticeable scarring and stretch marks may require 5 to 6 treatments to achieve the desired results.
Skin needling for wrinkles, fine lines, and visible signs of ageing can be improved with a series of 3 to 6 treatments.
How Long Does It Take to See Results From Skin Needling?
You may notice an improvement in the texture of your skin within a few days of your skin needling treatment, but it takes time for dermal needling to stimulate collagen and elastin production to achieve more noticeable results.
Your skin will make continual progress and become firmer, smoother, and more healthy-looking over a period of four weeks. Your clinician will advise you on how many treatments you require, and the length of time between each treatment.
Most people have a gap of 4 weeks or more between each skin needling procedure.
It may take multiple treatments for you to achieve your desired results, but skin needling has been proven to be an effective non-invasive cosmetic treatment to improve skin health.
A 2008 study found that four micro-needling treatments spaced a month apart resulted in a 400% increase in collagen and elastin six months after the final treatment.
Is Micro-Needling Good for Your Face?
Yes. Micro-needling is an effective way to improve your complexion and reduce the appearance of large pores, acne scarring, wrinkles, and more.
It will also help you to make the most of your skincare products. The European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences found that micro-needling enables the skin to absorb topical creams and medications better so they can work more efficiently and achieve more impressive results.
Does Skin Needling Hurt?
A numbing cream is applied before the treatment so that you won’t feel any pain during the procedure.
You may experience some redness and discomfort in the hours after the procedure. This can feel similar to the effects of mild sunburn. Any redness or swelling should subside within a couple of days as the skin heals and is revitalised.
During this stage, it’s important to protect your skin from sun exposure and any irritants that could increase discomfort.
Can Micro-Needling Ruin Your Skin?
The risk involved with micro-needling is minimal. As with any cosmetic procedure, there can be some mild side effects such as skin irritation and redness. This will usually subside within 48 hours of the procedure.
In the first few days following the treatment, it’s advisable to avoid direct sun exposure and any strenuous activities. It would be best if you gave the gym a miss for a few days post-treatment.
It’s also important that you don’t use any exfoliants or alcohol-based facial cleansers to avoid aggravating the skin in the treated area.
Does Skin Needling Actually Work?
Skin needling is proven to improve the appearance of acne scarring, large pores, wrinkles, and signs of ageing. Depending on the issue you want to resolve, you can choose between carbon-laser facial and micro-needling to treat your skin.
Both the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology has found that micro-needling is an effective way to rejuvenate the skin and improve the appearance of wrinkles and scarring.
You’ll notice an improvement after your first procedure, but you will need multiple treatments to achieve a smoother, firmer, and brighter complexion.