If you want to promote better skin tone and texture, you may find that over-the-counter skin care products are too mild to correct moderate signs of visible aging, sun damage, and enlarged pores. However, aesthetic treatments such as microneedling can turn over new skin cells, promote natural collagen, and help you achieve healthier skin. Learn more about this treatment at Revive MD Center in Glen Allen, VA, today
What Is the Best Age to Get Microneedling?
In general, because this treatment can be used on virtually any skin type and skin tone, there are no age restrictions on who can use microneedling to achieve brighter, healthier-looking skin.
That said, many people start using this treatment around age 30 to target early signs of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, enlarged pores, post-acne marks, and much more. People as mature as 50 to 60 can also use this treatment to reduce visible signs of aging, including moderate skin laxity and deep wrinkles.
Benefits of This Treatment
One of the biggest benefits of my gurney balloon is the fact that it can pair easily with many other aesthetic treatments to help you achieve all of your appearance goals. For example, mature people may combine microneedling with neurotoxin treatments to relax the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while younger people can combine this treatment with chemical peels to address acne and sun damage. Some other benefits of this treatment include:
Natural Collagen Production and Cellular Turnover
Although collagen is the most abundant protein found naturally in the body, the body slows the production of this protein starting around age 30. When the collagen in your skin decreases, the texture of your skin will usually become thinner and less resilient. Collagen depletion is usually the first step in the development of fine lines and wrinkles.
While you can’t do anything to increase natural collagen production with lifestyle changes or supplements, aesthetic treatments can stimulate natural collagen. In particular, microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy because of how well it can increase collagen production deep within the sub-dermal layers of the skin. Additionally, this treatment can also enhance cellular turnover, which can, in turn, reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
Reduce Visible Aging and Sun Damage
Because this treatment can naturally increase cellular turnover and collagen production, it’s an ideal treatment to address difficult concerns such as visible aging and sun damage. Two types of wrinkles appear on the skin, and static wrinkles are the type that is associated with collagen depletion and skin laxity. By inducing more collagen production, you can virtually erase fine lines and wrinkles on all areas of the face and also tighten skin on areas of the body such as the stomach.
Correcting the appearance of sun damage is also sometimes challenging because of how many layers of skin are affected by unprotected exposure to the sun. Sun damage typically presents as dark spots on the skin, especially on the cheeks, chest, shoulders, and back of the hands. Sun damage visibly improves after as little as one microneedling treatment.
Correct Scarring and Enlarged Pores
Increasing collagen production in the skin can also have a significant impact on the appearance of scars. These scars can include surgical scars, scars from previous injuries, and acne scars and post-acne marks. Many people who have mild to moderate shallow acne scarring, especially on the cheeks, can benefit from using this treatment to increase collagen production gradually.
This treatment can also correct the appearance of enlarged pores. It’s important to know that your genetics are the ultimate determining factor for how large your pores are. However, if you have enlarged pores that are associated with previous acne breakouts, you may find that increasing collagen production in the skin will minimize and smooth out the appearance of these enlarged pores.
Promote Glowing and Healthier Skin
One of the most common skincare goals for people across the board is to have glowing and healthy skin. However, the main barrier to achieving this skin goal is dull skin cells that crowd the surface layer of the skin. When dead skin cells do not shed correctly, not only does this contribute to a dull-looking appearance, but it can also be a critical issue for achieving healthier skin, especially for those who have acne-prone skin.
This treatment can gradually improve the tone and health of your skin since collagen production can increase blood flow in the skin, which will give you that coveted rosy glow. Additionally, by turning over new skin cells and regulating your cellular turnover cycle, your skin will benefit from fewer clogged pores and breakouts.
Other FAQs
How Does This Treatment Work?
This treatment works by using a sterile needling tool that is designed to repeatedly pierce the upper dermal layers of the skin. The micro-injuries created by this handheld device will stimulate your body’s natural regenerative response, specifically the production of collagen, elastin, fibrin, and new skin cells. This treatment is generally very comfortable because a topical numbing solution is used to soothe your skin before the treatment.
How Long Is Your Appointment?
The length of your appointment will generally depend on how many areas of the face and body you want to treat. Because this treatment is versatile enough to also address concerns such as stretch marks on the stomach or loose skin on the neck, your appointments can sometimes be up to 60 minutes long if you want to treat both the face and the body.
How Many Treatments Will You Need?
The effects of this treatment are gradual, which means you will need several treatments to achieve optimal results. However, the number of treatments you need will depend on various factors, including your main skin concerns, the health of your skin, your age, and your skin type.
For example, people who want to correct mild hyperpigmentation or sun damage may only need three to six appointments, while people who want to correct scarring and stretch marks may need more than six appointments. We will be able to estimate the number of treatments you need to achieve optimal results during your consultation and skin analysis.
How Frequently Should You Have Treatments?
In general, people can schedule collagen induction therapy appointments about one month apart. Having an appointment every four weeks gives your skin enough time to produce new collagen. However, if you have very sensitive skin, you may want to space your appointments out at least every six to eight weeks.
Will You Have Aftercare Guidelines?
You will have a few aftercare guidelines to follow after each of your appointments. While before your appointment you should discontinue any blood-thinning supplements or medications, after your appointment, you will want to focus on protecting your skin as much as possible.
This means avoiding direct sun exposure for two weeks unless you are wearing SPF 30. You should also avoid wearing makeup for 12 to 24 hours, and you should not expose your skin to saunas, swimming pools, hot tubs, steam, sweat, or hot water for at least 48 to 72 hours. You should avoid harsh skincare products, such as products that contain chemical exfoliants, for at least three to five days.
Are Results Long-Lasting?
The results of this treatment can be semi-permanent or permanent, depending on the specific skin concerns you are treating. For example, if you are treating certain types of scars, you will usually be able to achieve permanent results. Treating dull skin, fine lines, and sun damage may only produce semi-permanent results because your skin is constantly changing.
Who Is a Good Candidate?
People who are a good match for this treatment include those who have mild to moderate wrinkles, hyperpigmentation, or scarring. You are not a good candidate for this treatment if you have a history of diabetes, raised moles, and certain ongoing skin infections or conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis. Women who are pregnant should also avoid this treatment.
Start Refreshing Your Skin Today
If you want to have beautiful, healthy, and glowing skin, you may want to consider a treatment such as microneedling to refresh the overall appearance of your skin. This treatment is very versatile and can be used to address a wide variety of skin concerns on both the face and body. People of all ages can use the treatment to address aesthetic concerns. Get in touch with Revive MD Center in Glen Allen, VA today if you think you are a good candidate for this treatment.
