As you age, your skin slows down collagen and elastin production. The decrease in collagen causes skin issues such as wrinkles, fine lines, stretch marks, sagging skin, etc. Fortunately, you can stimulate collagen and elastin production by undergoing skin needling. It is among the most popular cosmetic due to its numerous benefits.
Here is how it works:
Skin needling is a skin rejuvenation procedure performed by professionals. A small roller containing micro-needles is rolled over your skin surface during the process. As it moves, it creates numerous tiny punctures on your skin. These cause more profound injury to the dermal layer and no noticeable difference to the epidermal layer.
Though the punctures may cause bleeding, they stimulate natural skin and tissue growth, enhance collagen creation, and promote blood vessel renewal. That will contribute to a more youthful complexion and look. You’ll undergo three phases of wound healing with skin needling treatment. These include;
1. Inflammatory phase.
During the inflammatory stage, your skin will trigger your immune cells to cleanse, heal the wound and increase blood flow after the procedure. That enables your skin to start creating new tissues.
2. Proliferative phase:
After cleaning the wound, it builds new tissue and microscopic blood to fill and cover the injury during recovery.
3. Remodeling phase:
After closing, your wound is replaced with dermal tissues and blood vessels to remodel and realign the collagen. Your scar tissues will flatten, making your epidermal layer denser.
Who qualifies for skin needling?
Skin needling is a non-invasive procedure and is suitable and safe. You qualify for the treatment if you suffer from skin issues like; Wrinkles
- Acne
- Enlarged pores
- Sunburn/damage
- Rosacea
- Stretch marks
- Pigmentation and uneven skin tone
Skin needling is unsuitable for you if you are experiencing active acne, severe solar keratosis, psoriasis, and open wounds or sores. Notify your health professional in advance if you have such conditions.
Benefits of skin needling
1. Anti-aging benefits
Skin needling stimulates collagen production and improves skin elasticity. With more collagen, you won’t have lines, wrinkles, or other signs of aging.
2. Removes acne
If you have an acne scar, skin needling is an ideal option. Through skin stimulation and repair, the acne will begin to heal and improve the appearance of the scar.
3. Solves pigmentation issues
Skin needling treatment is effective in managing skin pigmentation, such as sunspots. Also, skin needling treatment improves the appearance of stretch marks.
4. Safety
Skin needling is less invasive and has minimal downtime. It’s safe and is not associated with long-term side effects.
What are the risks of skin needling treatment?
Skin needling treatment is natural, with minimal risk and complications. Its hygiene standards are high to ensure safety during the procedure. It doesn’t involve injections to the skin, meaning minimal allergic reactions. However, you might experience short term side-effects such as swelling, redness, and itches.
The bottom line
Skin needling is an effective skin treatment. It is a less invasive, safe, and effective procedure that improves your skin appearance. Knowing how it works and the eligibility requirements goes a long way. If you are planning to undergo such a procedure, discuss this with your doctor to learn its many benefits.