If you want a treatment that can harness your skin’s natural healing properties, you may want to consider microneedling. This popular and effective treatment stimulates the production of collagen and improves cell turnover to keep your skin looking smooth, clear, and youthful.
*Individual results may vary
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- Acne and acne scarring
- Lines and wrinkles
- Skin laxity
- Uneven skin tone
- Hyperpigmentation
- Signs of sun damage
- Large pores
- Dull or dry skin
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling uses tiny needles to create areas of micro-damage to the skin. This triggers the surrounding skin cells to release healing signals to jumpstart the healing process. It also triggers the production of collagen, a key protein that gives the skin its youthful support and firmness. The needles penetrate just deep enough to create these powerful regenerative factors in the skin. The tiny channels will start to heal before you even leave the office.
How Does Microneedling Work?
The micro-damage caused by microneedling signals the cells to produce collagen. As we age, this vital structural protein decreases in the skin. As a result, the skin develops increased laxity. Sun exposure also contributes to collagen breakdown, leading to more lines and wrinkles.
By stimulating collagen production, microneedling puts the skin into an active repair mode that causes it to build new collagen support. This leads to firmer, tighter skin, smoothing away lines and wrinkles. It also signals the body to bring new, healthy cells to the skin’s surface, making skin look smoother and more even-toned.
What Can Microneedling Treat?
By causing new collagen production, microneedling can help treat a range of skin issues and concerns, including:
Skin treated with microneedling looks younger, firmer, and healthier.
What is Microneedling With PRP?
For microneedling with a boost, many people choose platelet-rich plasma (PRP). We extract PRP from your own blood, making it completely safe to inject into your skin. Extracting the PRP concentrates the platelets, a vital part of the body’s response to injury, and all the healing factors found in the blood plasma.
Injecting PRP into the skin after microneedling harnesses its healing power, speeding up healing and collagen production. As a result, your skin will heal more quickly, and you will see the benefits of your treatment sooner.
When Will I See Results From Microneedling?
You may see results after just one treatment. However, we recommend that most people have between three and six sessions of microneedling, each four to six weeks apart. Collagen needs time to develop, so your results will continue to improve for several weeks after your last treatment.
Is There Any Downtime with Microneedling?
You may feel like you have a minor sunburn for a few days. Most of the redness should fade within the first 24-48 hours, and you can cover the remaining redness with makeup. Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen to protect your skin while it heals and to keep your results looking good.
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.
