Transforming your look: Microneedling Treatments in Reno and Henderson
One of the more recent, but also most effective (and least invasive) treatments to hit the market is microneedling (anti-aging). Another name for it is collagen induction therapy. Like many before you, you have made the decision to stay beautiful by investing in a treatment to create younger-looking skin. That’s great! We know it can be intimidating, but we will make it as simple as possible for you to understand. This treatment uses thousands of very tiny needles to ‘break’ the lower edge of your epidermis (the top layer of skin). Micro-wounds are created, and skin regenerates to smooth and thicken it, giving your skin more firmness and a more youthful look.
You may have heard that a little blood is good for your skin. Get ready to hear it again, only in a much more sensible manner! This is the essence of the procedure a collection of microscopic needles – thinner than human hair – each punctures just under a millimeter and causes a micro-injury to the outermost layer of your skin. And when that happens, your body’s self-repairing mechanisms kick in – which leaves your complexion brighter and your face with a bit of a lift. So what is microneedling – and what can you expect before, during and after your treatment?
How does it work?
It does this primarily by creating superficial micro-wounds. Microneedling pens (also called Rejuvapen contain needles with lengths ranging between 0.5 millimeter to 2.5 millimeters. The instrument is passed across the skin in several directions to make punctures in the skin across these directions with varying depths into the skin. This stimulates the production of procollagen 1, or pro elastin proteins, or more specifically, type 1 and type 3 collagen and elastin, the production of which slows with age, leading to deterioration of skin, such as wrinkling and drooping. The treatment ‘fools’ skin to think it needs to be repaired. Interesting, right?
Benefits of microneedling
- Improves skin texture and tone
The most well-known benefit of this treatment is to flatten and refine the skin’s surface, producing collagen to, among other things, lessen the ‘orange peel’ effect and shrink pores while making superficial colouration more even. The microneedling before and after results speak volumes! Learn more here.
- Reduces fine lines and wrinkles
Aging epidermis is the main cause of fine lines and wrinkles. This treatment can maximize removal of fine lines and wrinkles by rejuvenating epidermis. In addition, more production of collagen and elastin can thicken epidermis and remove fine lines and wrinkles.
- Treats acne scars
One of the most difficult skin issues to treat are acne scars, but you’re in luck, because this treatment helps mitigate them! It functions by creating slight trauma from the micro-injuries, which can be significant in giving you a glow up. Your body will break down the old scar tissue and then a new layer of scar tissue will be laid on top of the old layer. It begins to peel off, and your skin now has to replace that area with fresh skin. And as a result, the degree of acne scarring will be lower, making your skin look healthier!
- Enhances product absorption
With the treatment, the channels you create by pricking your skin give the skincare product you put on afterwards a better entry point – thanks to the pricks! Additionally, it heightens penetration, making cell-communicating ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, vitamins such as C or peptides, more effective.
- Minimizes the appearance of large pores
Many people would like their pores to look smaller, and this treatment can help. It stimulates the production of new collagen structures that grow around the pores, making them appear smaller. As the skin thickens and plumps, the pores are less visible to the naked eye and, over time, become smaller, which makes the skin texture more refined.
- Improves stretch marks
This is one of the best treatments for prompting a wound response and increasing collagen and elastin in the affected areas, but it’s a slow process that requires long-term commitment. The stretch marks won’t just look better after one treatment or seem to vanish overnight, but with each treatment, the skin will gain an improved ability to heal itself, and eventually becomes more uniform and feels smoother and firmer.
What to Expect During and After the Procedure
Preparation:
The skin area to be treated is first sterilized and any hair is shaved off, which helps to give the skin an even and smooth surface. A local topical anesthetic cream is then put on the skin. Once the numbing cream is applied to the skin and completely absorbed, it takes away 90 to 95 per cent of the pain, ensuring that the pain level is, indeed, minimal and almost unnoticeable.
The procedure:
When the practitioner performs the treatment with the device, they pierce the skin with varying depths of superficial micro-perforations, which can take the form of a microneedling pen or, in some instances, a roller device, but in all instances the device will have needles poking out at its ends of varying length; the depth is designed to adjust depending upon the location on the skin.
Post-treatment:
After treatment, a soothing hydrating serum or sheet mask is applied to the treated area to help calm the skin and hydrate it. The skin may appear red and slightly swollen like a mild sunburn. This redness and swelling usually subsides within a few hours to a day, and once healed, the skin will gradually reveal a more plump, younger complexion!
Immediate aftercare:
Don’t touch your face unnecessarily: apart from the bacteria, it is irritating to your skin. Make sure your skin is as clean as possible. Don’t use any make-up for at least 24 hours and avoid any abrasive skincare products, such as skin lotions and exfoliants. Ensure you avoid direct sunlight for at least 24 hours!
Healing Process:
You can sometimes see pinpricks of bleeding, but there is no bruising of the skin. The redness and swelling typically subside within two days and sometimes peel around the third day, as new skin is formed under the surface. Make sure you keep the skin well moisturized, and sun protected with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Results:
Usually, it takes at least two weeks for the skin’s look to improve, but over the course of the next two months, the treatment reveals more significant improvements. Some cases require further sessions in order to reach their goals, such as those with larger wrinkles or deeper scarring.
For those curious about the effectiveness, you can see microneedling before and after images below!
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is microneedling painful?
The treatment is overall well-tolerated, although, yes, a thousand tiny needles are pressing into the skin. But most people find the treatment tolerable because topical anesthetic numbing cream is applied to the skin before the needles go in. The numbing cream blocks a lot of the discomfort, so typically no additional pain relief is needed.
- How many sessions do I need?
Your skin type and the results you hope to achieve will dictate how many sessions you’ll need. For general skin rejuvenation, three or four sessions, spaced about four to six weeks apart, might be enough to see marked improvement. But for deeper problems like old post-acne indentations, six to eight sessions could be necessary. A skincare professional can develop a regimen tailored to your individual needs.
- Are there any side effects?
Mild side effects that can occur include reddening, slight swelling and peeling, which can last just a matter of days and should subside completely. Because of this safety profile, this treatment is seen as an increasingly promising option for the majority of individuals.
- Can it be combined with other treatments?
Yes, the treatment can be done safely in conjunction with other treatments. We may suggest combined treatments in order to enhance the overall results. Sometimes, mixing together treatments will address more than one skin issue, thus doing it all can enhance end results and give your skin the overall boost it needs!
How much is microneedling?
Is a question that often comes up for individuals thinking of getting this treatment. Please visit us at our website for pricing and to discover if this treatment is right for you!
Can I find microneedling near me?
The skin is our protective organ with which we have a lifelong relationship, so why not nurture it! Are you reading this blog and thinking, “Is there microneedling near me?” Yes, we have it! Make Revenge MD your top resource for getting treatment in Nevada! Don’t just take our word for it. Contact us for a free consultation to learn about how we only use safe, effective skin treatments. Call us at (702) 335-7033 (Las Vegas) or 775-983-5630 (Reno) or sign up online to schedule your appointment.
