The name might make you think this treatment would be painful. However, the needles used in microneedling are so tiny they cause minimal discomfort. With numbing cream, you can feel comfortable throughout treatment. This lets you enjoy the benefits of tighter, more even skin and improvements in acne scarring.
How Does Microneedling Work?
The microneedling system uses a disposable tip with twelve microneedles. These needles penetrate a few millimeters into the skin to create micro-channels surrounded by intact skin. This controlled micro-damage triggers the skin’s natural healing processes. The surrounding cells respond by releasing healing and growth factors that promote collagen development. New collagen makes the skin firmer, smoother, and more even.
Is Microneedling Painful?
Since the needles used are so tiny, most people find microneedling tolerable. You will arrive for your appointment in time to have a numbing cream applied. Once this cream takes effect, you should not feel discomfort during your treatment. Since the needles penetrate only a few millimeters into the skin, a topical numbing cream is enough to keep you comfortable.
How Many Microneedling Treatments Do I Need?
The number of treatments needed depends on your desired results. Most people will need between three and six treatments, each spaced four to six weeks apart. A few weeks after your first treatment, you may start to see results, but you will achieve maximum results with the recommended number of treatments.
What Results Will I See With Microneedling?
Microneedling tightens and smooths the skin by triggering the production of collagen. This structural protein provides support, firmness, and resilience to the skin. It declines with age, so boosting collagen production can improve signs of aging such as skin laxity, lines and wrinkles, and uneven skin tone. Microneedling can also reduce the appearance of scars, including acne scarring, and even out other skin imperfections for a brighter, more even appearance. Results start to appear in the weeks following your first treatment and will continue to improve up to several months following your last treatment.
Is There Any Downtime With Microneedling?
You may notice redness and soreness that feel like a minor sunburn that lasts about 24 hours. You can resume your usual routine the day after treatment, including makeup if desired, but your healing skin needs sun protection and minimum sun exposure.
Am I a Good Candidate for Microneedling?
If you want to improve your skin’s firmness, reduce lines and wrinkles, or improve acne scars, microneedling may be right for you. Most people make good candidates for microneedling. If you have an active skin condition that microneedling might aggravate, make sure to bring it up during your consultation.
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 various cosmetic dermatology services.
*Individual results may vary.
