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Skin Needling
Discover the benefits of skin needling.
Session Time
60 minutes
Recovery Time
1-2 days
Treatments
3-6
What is Skin Needling?
Skin needling, also known as microneedling, is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure designed to rejuvenate and improve the appearance of the skin. It involves the use of a specialized device with tiny, fine needles that create controlled micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural wound healing process, leading to several beneficial effects.
One of the primary benefits of skin needling is its ability to stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, two essential proteins responsible for maintaining the skin’s firmness and elasticity. As we age, collagen and elastin production decreases, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and sagging skin. Microneedling helps address these concerns by promoting the development of new collagen and elastin fibers, resulting in smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
In addition to reducing the signs of aging, skin needling can also improve the appearance of scars, including acne scars and surgical scars. It can even out skin tone, reduce hyperpigmentation, and minimize enlarged pores. Furthermore, microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin, enhancing the absorption of topical skincare products, making them more effective.
Skin needling is a versatile and safe procedure suitable for various skin types and concerns. It typically requires a series of sessions for optimal results, with minimal downtime and discomfort. Overall, skin needling has become a popular choice for individuals seeking a non-surgical and effective method to achieve smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
The Benefits of Skin Needling
- Collagen production: Skin needling, also known as microneedling, stimulates the production of collagen and elastin in the skin, leading to improved skin texture and elasticity.
- Reduction of wrinkles and fine lines: Microneedling can help diminish the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, making the skin look smoother and more youthful.
- Scar reduction: Skin needling is effective in reducing the appearance of scars, including acne scars and surgical scars.
- Improved skin texture: It can help improve the overall texture of the skin by reducing roughness and unevenness.
- Reduction of hyperpigmentation: Skin needling can help lighten areas of hyperpigmentation, such as sunspots or melasma.
- Enhanced product absorption: Microneedling creates microchannels in the skin, which can enhance the absorption of skincare products, allowing them to penetrate deeper for better results.
- Minimized pore size: Skin needling can help reduce the size of enlarged pores, leading to a smoother complexion.
- Non-surgical and minimally invasive: It is a non-surgical procedure with minimal downtime, making it a popular choice for skin rejuvenation.
- Safe for various skin types: Microneedling is generally safe for a wide range of skin types and tones.
- Natural-looking results: The results of skin needling are gradual and natural-looking, avoiding an overly artificial appearance.
It’s essential to have skin needling performed by a trained and qualified professional to ensure safety and effectiveness. Additionally, individual results may vary, and multiple sessions may be required for optimal results.
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Skin Needling
Maintain your youthful appearance with Boss Injectables.
Skin Needling
Maintain your youthful appearance with Boss Injectables.
Good Candidates For Skin Needling
Good candidates for skin needling, also known as microneedling, are individuals looking to improve the appearance and texture of their skin without undergoing invasive procedures. Typically, candidates for this treatment include:
- Those with skin concerns: Skin needling is suitable for people with various skin concerns, such as fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, surgical scars, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture.
- All skin types: Microneedling is generally safe and effective for a wide range of skin types and tones, making it an inclusive option for many.
- Those seeking minimal downtime: Skin needling involves minimal downtime, with mild redness and swelling that usually subsides within a few days, making it convenient for busy individuals.
- Individuals looking for natural results: Microneedling promotes the body’s natural collagen production, resulting in gradual and natural-looking improvements in the skin’s appearance.
- Those willing to commit to multiple sessions: To achieve optimal results, candidates should be willing to undergo a series of microneedling sessions spaced several weeks apart.
- Healthy individuals: Good candidates for skin needling should be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about the outcomes of the procedure.
Consulting with a qualified skincare professional can help determine if microneedling is the right treatment for your specific skin concerns and goals.
How Skin Needling Works
Skin needling, or microneedling, works by utilizing a specialised device equipped with fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural healing process, leading to several key effects:
- Collagen production: The micro-injuries stimulate the skin to produce more collagen and elastin, two proteins vital for skin elasticity and firmness. This boost in collagen results in improved skin texture and reduced wrinkles.
- Improved product absorption: Microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin, enhancing the absorption of topical skincare products, making them more effective.
- Scar remodeling: It can break down and remodel scar tissue, reducing the appearance of scars, including acne scars and surgical scars.
Overall, microneedling is a minimally invasive, non-surgical procedure that can rejuvenate the skin by enhancing its natural healing mechanisms and promoting the development of smoother, more youthful-looking skin.
Skin Needling Recovery & Side Effects
Skin needling, or microneedling, typically involves minimal downtime and side effects. After the procedure, it’s common to experience some mild redness and swelling, which usually subside within a few days. Patients may also notice minor discomfort or a sensation similar to a sunburn.
The recovery process is relatively quick, and most individuals can resume their regular activities within a day or two. It’s crucial to follow post-treatment care instructions provided by a qualified practitioner, which often include avoiding sun exposure and using gentle skincare products.
While complications are rare, proper hygiene and choosing a reputable practitioner are essential to minimise potential side effects and ensure a safe and effective microneedling experience.
Skin Needling FAQ’s
Learn more about Skin Needling with Boss Injectables. Discover how it works, who it’s for and everything you can expect with this treatment.
What is skin needling?
Skin needling also known as ‘Collagen Induction Therapy’ is used to stimulate new collagen growth. Skin needling has a number of benefits and has been shown to improve skin texture; reduce the appearance of scarring and fine to moderate lines; as well as having the ability to perforate and soften fibrous scar tissue with the deposition of new collagen.
What does skin needling treat?
Skin needling can visibly improve the appearance of; fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, surgical and trauma scarring, aged, sun damaged and sagging skin, rosacea, stretch marks and pigmentation.
How long does skin needling take?
A skin needling treatment usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the number of areas being treated.
How often should skin needling be performed?
In most cases skin needling should be performed at 6 to 8 week intervals. There are two cases where skin needling should be performed at 2 to 4 week intervals, this is in the case of hyperpigmentation and problematic skin.
How many sessions of skin needling are needed?
The number of sessions required will depend on the condition you are trying to treat. Most conditions such as lines and wrinkles, ageing and sun damaged skin, rosacea, and hyperpigmentation require 4 to 6 treatments. Other conditions such as enlarged pores and scar tissue will require 6 to 8 treatments. Problematic skin only requires 2 to 4 treatments.
How long after skin needling will I see results?
Does skin needling hurt?
When performed without anaesthetic skin needling will give a slight discomfort throughout the treatment, most people find this to be quite bearable. If you are worried about pain during skin needling there is an option to have a topical anaesthetic applied for half an hour before, which will prevent any pain during the treatment.
What should you expect post skin needling?
Directly post skin needling you can expect to have pinpoint spot bleeding with a pinkish glow.
For 24 hours post treatment you can expect to have erythema (redness) and minor swelling. For 1-2 days post treatment you can expect mild erythema (redness), reduced swelling, some itching and a dry/tight sensation.
For 2-3 days post treatment there will be reduced erythema, swelling should be gone and there will be minor skin flaking.
After 3-4 days post treatment there will be slight dryness.
After 4-5 days post treatment you should be fully recovered with normalised skin function.