Nine amazing benefits of microneedling
Nine amazing benefits of microneedling
Microneedling (also known as “skin needling”) is a minimally invasive aesthetics treatment that harnesses your skin’s innate healing powers to improve its health and appearance.
During this treatment, we use a handheld device called the eDermastamp®. This device holds a collection of ultra-fine needles that create tiny punctures/channels in the skin. Although these micro-injuries are so small that they close almost instantly, the process stimulates your skin to heal by producing fresh collagen and elastin.
People often choose to have this treatment several times a year because of the amazing benefits of microneedling – here are our top nine:
1. microneedling stimulates collagen production
We’ve already mentioned above that microneedling stimulates collagen production. The reason this is important is that collagen is the primary protein responsible for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness.
People generally find that, after a microneedling treatment, they see ongoing improvements to their skin health and texture for at least six to eight weeks. This is because of the cumulative effect of new collagen production.
2. Skin needling reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
By adding elasticity and firmness to the skin, microneedling can help to smooth out and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
In addition, this is a treatment that can help to reduce deeper furrows and wrinkles on the face, including around the mouth and eyes (if carried out by an experienced professional). This is because it strengthens the underlying structures of your skin.
3. Microneedling improves skin tone and texture
The benefits of boosting your collagen and elastin production extend beyond addressing lines and wrinkles. This is a popular treatment because it also visibly improves your skin tone and texture.
Again, this happens because healthy, collagen-rich tissue is undamaged and has an even tone.
4. Skin needling can help to improve acne scars
If you have deep, pitted scarring because of acne, then it’s worth exploring skin needling as a treatment option.
By creating micro-injuries where your skin is scarred, we can stimulate collagen production and new skin cell growth, which acts like a filler and breaks down scar tissue. This should leave your acne scars looking far less visible. For the best results, you will probably need a series of treatments rather than one appointment.
This treatment may not be suitable for raised scars, however. This is because raised scars are usually caused by an overproduction of collagen when and even after the skin is healing.
5. Microneedling can shrink enlarged pores
Enlarged pores (openings on the surface of the skin that allow the secretion of sweat and oils) can be caused by a range of factors, both environmental and genetic. Frustratingly, once you have enlarged pores, your skin is more vulnerable to dirt and debris from outside, which can damage your skin health further.
Microneedling offers one of the most effective ways to shrink enlarged pores. Again, this is due to increased collagen production, as it narrows the pores by strengthening them with healthy skin cells.
6. Skin needling can treat hyperpigmentation
Melanin doesn’t always spread evenly, so you may find you have areas of skin that are darker than others (hyperpigmentation). In addition, hyperpigmentation can be caused by sun damage, acne, cuts, bites and other causes of skin trauma.
By triggering the skin’s natural healing response, skin needling encourages the treated area to make new, healthy skin cells and to reduce the amount of melanin concentrated in that area.
If the hyperpigmentation resides in the epidermis (the outer most layer of the skin), then skin needling can deliver fantastic results. It’s not a cure-all for everyone, but it some people see clear improvements to their skin tone, while others benefit from coupling skin needling with other treatments designed to tackle hyperpigmentation.
7. Microneedling boosts your skin’s ability to absorb skincare products
It’s often appropriate to use high-quality topical skincare products and serums during a microneedling treatment. This is because microneedling opens up microscopic channels into your skin, allowing for better absorption of skincare products within and below the epidermis.
We offer Radara® Micro-Channelling Patches, an at-home treatment that works on the same principle, creating tiny channels into the skin to enable the absorption of a serum packed with hyaluronic acid, another building block of healthy, smooth and hydrated skin.
8. Skin needling promotes overall skin health
As the points above have hopefully shown, skin needling is a non-invasive and minimally painful procedure that promotes overall skin health. By tackling an array of issues such as scarring, hyperpigmentation, skin tone and texture, hydration and more, it’s a great all-round treatment that delivers ongoing improvements as a cumulative effect of fresh collagen production.
9. Microneedling is safe for all skin types
Medical skin needling is widely recognised as a safe procedure for all skin types, including sensitive skin. That being said, it may not be suitable if you have a chronic skin condition, or you take blood thinning tablets.
For people in good health, it generally has minimal risks and side effects because it relies on stimulating the body’s natural healing process. You may experience some short-term skin damage, such as bruising, redness or swelling, but this typically goes away without any treatment within a few days.
The eDermastamp uses a disposable single-use tip with each new treatment to ensure that there are no risks of cross-contamination.
Another benefit of this treatment is that it can be used on the face, neck, décolleté and hands, helping you tackle areas of your skin that are vulnerable to damage.
Is microneedling right for you?
It’s important to note that individual results may vary with microneedling and multiple treatments may be necessary to achieve the desired results.
We’d always recommend that you consult with a skilled skincare professional trained in medical skin needling to determine if the eDermastamp is right for you. Professional, medical-grade rollers or automated devices that give truly effective results should only be used by qualified doctors, surgeons and nurses.
Here at Medikaur Skin & Aesthetics, skin needling treatments are carried out by Jane Paterson, who is a popular and immensely experienced advanced aesthetic nurse practitioner, or Dr Gurpreet Gill.