How Often Should You Get Microneedling Treatments?

About Microneedling

Microneedling uses a needle-studded device to make tiny micro-injuries to your skin, encouraging it to produce collagen and elastin. The therapy relies on skin cells’ response to stress. Damaging the skin puts it into repair mode, increasing the energy cells dedicated to maintenance. This process changes how skin behaves and has the effect of making your complexion appear brighter and more vibrant.

*Individual results may vary

The procedure is powerful because of its ability to target a broad range of skin ailments. Patients at the Laser Skin Care Center use microneedling to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, and acne scars. 

Traditional microneedling is entirely mechanical. However, today you can combine microneedling with PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for even more dramatic results. 

PRP provides additional encouragement for cells to behave more youthfully, enhancing the effects of traditional treatment. We draw PRP from your blood, isolate it, and then reapply it to the face. PRP can also be utilized for hair restoration.

Typical Microneedling Schedule

Microneedling sessions are rarely one-off events. Most patients commit to a regular schedule to keep their skin looking gorgeous. 

The Laser Skin Care Center recommends that patients receive an initial three to six microneedling treatments spaced four to six weeks apart. Spreading the sessions out provides enough time for the skin to respond and recover from the therapy.

How Long Do Results Last?

You should begin to notice results within about a week or so after your microneedling session. Pores appear less visible, acne will be less red, and your skin tone should become more even. 

Results usually last between twelve weeks to six months. Continually challenging the skin helps it to retain its youthful vitality for longer. 

Am I a Candidate for Microneedling Treatments?

Microneedling is a popular way to improve the appearance of your skin. It’s non-invasive and can combat multiple issues, including brown spots, wrinkles, rough skin, acne, and dullness simultaneously. 

If you have mild scarring, fine wrinkles, or just want to combat the effects of aging, then microneedling could be the ideal treatment for you. It is a non-invasive treatment, meaning that the risks are low. And you’re able to return to your regular schedule as soon as you leave the clinic. There’s minimal downtime.

Take the Next Step

If you’d like to learn more about microneedling, please fill out the form on this page or call (562) 997-1144. Laser Skin Care Center proudly serves the Long Beach, CA area and offers a variety of cosmetic dermatology services.

*Individual results may vary.