Your skin appearance matters, so you may begin to feel self-conscious when you develop acne scars, wrinkles, or uneven skin tone. There is just the right treatment for you; Bowling Green Microneedling Specialist uses a minimally invasive procedure to address your cosmetic issue. Microneedling is what you need to improve your skin appearance and achieve your skin goals.

What is microneedling?

This procedure involves using a minimally invasive procedure to address skin issues by producing collagen. This treatment may also be known as collagen induction therapy and may help reduce skin issues like acne scars and stretch marks. Microneedling may target the following areas on your face, including:

• Acne scars
• Wrinkles and fine lines
• Uneven skin tone
• Sunspots

Microneedling may also treat stretch marks in your other body parts; in fact, there is a study suggesting microneedling as an effective treatment for stretch marks in the thighs and abdomen.

What are the risks and side effects of Microneedling?

You may develop minor side effects after your microneedling procedure, including skin irritation and redness. See your doctor if you develop serious symptoms, including:

• Peeling
• Bruising
• Bleeding
• Infection

Microneedling may not be an effective treatment procedure for you if you:

• Have a history of skin scars
• Are pregnant
• Have specific skin diseases
• Have open wounds
• Had radiotherapy recently

What can you expect during a microneedling procedure?

Your doctor may discuss preparing for the procedure, including asking you to stop using specific medications. You may also need to stop using topical retinoids to lower your risk of developing certain side effects. Your doctor may use a pen-shaped device that uses electricity with tiny needles to make precise small pricks to your skin during the procedure. The small punctures to your skin help stimulate your skin to remodel itself naturally. You may experience inflammation at the beginning, which stimulates collagen production, which helps in skin tightening, leaving your skin feeling smooth and looking youthful. This procedure may also help your outer layer of the skin to become thicker. Microneedling increases the elasticity of your skin fibers.

What happens after a microneedling procedure?

You may develop redness and skin irritation after the procedure, but this is normal because of the needles. Microneedling may have a quicker recovery time because it is minimally invasive. You may need to use sunscreen to protect your skin from the risk of damage by the sun. Your results will start showing within a few weeks. You may apply makeup if you wish to hide the redness, and you can resume your daily activities if you feel comfortable. If you wish to maintain microneedling results, you may need more than one session and may even combine other treatments alongside microneedling.

What about home rollers?

You may opt to use home rollers, but they may not puncture the skin as microneedling. It is less painful, and you may achieve brighter skin. But for long-lasting results, microneedling is the best.

Visit Sky Vein & Aesthetics for a microneedling session or request an online appointment to achieve your skin rejuvenation results.