Microneedling has become a very popular treatment for skin rejuvenation over the past few years. This minimally invasive procedure is being used to help address a variety of different skin concerns that people have.
Microneedling is a collagen inducing therapy for the skin. The skin treatment involves the use of a device tipped with dozens of extremely fine needles. This device is used to repeatedly make micro punctures to the skin. These small punctures go only into the epidermis layer of the skin and can range from 0.25 mm to 2.5 mm in depth, depending on the setting used on the device.
The small punctures that the device creates causes “micro injuries” to the skin. Although the needles do not cause any actual injury to the skin, the brain processes that the skin has been “injured” and sends signals to the skin to repair and grow. This ultimately causes the skin the promote collagen induction and repair elasticity of the skin.
This collagen inducing therapy can help target a plethora of skin concerns including uneven skin texture, scar appearance, pore size, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and more. Since the body registers the microneedling punctures as wounds, the skin begins to heal creating more collagen, elasticity and new skin cells in the skin.
With time, and multiple sessions, visible changes will be seen to the skin. Microneedling will reduce fine lines and wrinkles, even out skin tone and texture, and help reduce pore size.
It is important that your provider starts at a low depth when first starting microneedling therapy. Over time, your provider will increase the depth for deeper puncture. This will ensure that the skin has time to adjust to the therapy with minimal irritation to the skin.
Microneedling can be coupled with the use of exosomes or PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to increase the effectiveness of the treatment.
Exosomes are vesicles composed of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids and more cellular compounds that aid in tissue repair. Often in the form of a serum, exosomes can be applied to the skin during and after microneedling treatment to accelerate and promote tissue repair.
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) can also be used during microneedling treatment. For this, a person’s own blood is drawn and centrifuged to separate the plasma from the red blood cells. This plasma is is rich in growth factor and aids in cellular repair. Using this during microneedling allows the PRP to penetrate the skin surface and promotes cellular rejuvenation.
Although this collagen-inducing therapy is a minimally invasive procedure, if performed improperly, it can cause damage and irritation to the skin. It is important go to an expert who is well versed in performing the therapy.
It is essential when undergoing consistent microneedling treatments, to treat your skin with care. Keeping the skin nourished and moisterized is important in the healing process following the treatment. Since the therapy promotes cell turnover, it is common for the skin the get dry and irritated if not hydrated properly. Additionally, it is important to refrain from heavy sun exposure and to make sure to wear SPF on the skin. Your provider
It is important to thoroughly discuss with your provider whether microneedling would benefit you. Treatment plans for microneedling differ from patient to patient depending on specific concerns and anatomy. Here at Beverly Hills Rhinoplasty center, our skin specialists are extremely well versed in microneedling therapy and can help you create a personalized therapy plan. If you would like a consultation for microneedling therapy or simply have questions about your skin, contact our office today and our concierge staff will be happy to assist!
