Dreams of smooth, flawless skin has helped the skincare industry be front and center in the self-care industry. With various serums, products, and technologies available, there is no reason you too can’t look your best. 

One procedure that can brighten, soften, and tone skin while boosting the absorption of active ingredients in your skincare products is microneedling.

What is Microneedling and How Does it Work?

Microneedling involves ultra-fine needles making micro punctures in the skin. Microneedling aims to activate the mechanisms involved in collagen production and to allow for more nutritive ingredients to be passed into your tissues. 

You can think of these micro punctures as temporarily larger pores for your skin to absorb therapeutic ingredients at a deeper level. These punctures are too small to see with the eye and won’t cause excessive bleeding or pain. A licensed practitioner should only perform the procedure to ensure safety, sterility, and quality results.

What are the Benefits?

Microneedling benefits include skin healing and facial rejuvenation. Microneedling can address the following skin conditions and concerns:

• Acne scarring
• Fine lines
• Dark spots
• Sagging skin
• Dull complexion
• Irregular skin texture

With microneedling, you can look forward to brighter skin, a more even texture, and noticeably youthful resilience to your skin. 

What Areas Can Be Treated?

Typically, combining microneedling with other facial services can maximize results. However, microneedling benefits can be experienced when used as a sole treatment. It can be used on many body parts with certain regions having different therapeutic needs. The thin, delicate skin around your eyes should not be treated.

A common example is a request for the skin of the back and neck to have microneedling, while others use microneedling to target stretch marks or scars on the hips, thighs, and abdomen.

Is There Any Downtime?

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that requires little to no downtime. Once you leave your esthetician's office, you can return to your usual activities. However, it should be known that the skin will need time to heal after a microneedling treatment.

Post-treatment, it is advised to use caution when going outdoors. Use an approved sunscreen and wear a large sun hat if possible. Most products can be irritating for the first few days after treatment, so stick to unscented moisturizers and gentle cleansers. 

When to Expect Results?

The treated skin cells will take about 4-6 weeks to renew after your microneedling session. You can expect the end results of the microneedling benefits to be seen within that timeframe. You may notice positive skin texture and a glow sooner than the end results.

In addition, you may require several treatments to see the results you’re after. If you’re targeting deep acne scars, your medical esthetician may recommend 6-8 sessions to smooth out the skin. 

Experience Microneedling BenefitsToday

Ready to renew your skin? Book a consultation with Sweet Skin Medspa today by calling us at 602-825-1746 or booking an appointment online.