How Microneedling Works to Help Your Skin Look Younger

Invasive procedures aren’t the only fix for aging skin. Microneedling, also known as collagen-induction therapy, can stimulate collagen production in a way serums and creams can’t.

Our experts at me.losangeles aesthetics in West Hollywood, California, often use microneedling. It comes with less downtime, is minimally invasive, and effectively treats wrinkles. 

Read on for everything you need to know before booking your appointment.

What causes skin aging and how can microneedling help

Past the age of 25, collagen production drops by 1% every year. Factors that can accelerate this process include excessive sun exposure, alcohol consumption, and smoking.

As it stands, no cream or serum can increase collagen production in your skin, but collagen is often produced at higher rates when injuries occur.

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves the use of fine needles to create micro-injuries to your skin. To heal these injuries, your body increases the amount of collagen produced, and, as a result, your skin looks smoother and plumper.

However, fewer wrinkles aren’t the only benefit of microneedling. After several microneedling sessions, you can expect to see a reduction in your pore size, pigmentation, scarring, and skin texture irregularities.

In-office vs. at-home microneedling

With microneedling devices available everywhere, you may wonder why you should schedule an appointment with a professional. In-office microneedling penetrates your skin at deeper levels, yielding stronger results. In addition, your skin is prepped and our tools are disinfected. 

A 2022 case study reported multiple instances of at-home microneedling going wrong, from scarring and pigmentation issues to infection.

Microneedling requires a trained expert alongside the right tools to ensure you get the benefits without risking complications.

Recovery and results

After your microneedling session, you may experience some redness and mild swelling, similar to a sunburn. This typically goes away 24-48 hours after treatment. During this time, avoid unprotected sun exposure and exfoliants.

Depending on your skin type and the aesthetic concerns you’re addressing, you may benefit from 3-6 sessions spaced a few weeks apart.

You might notice a significant improvement one week after your first session. But your skin will continue to improve even months after your treatment, as collagen production is a gradual process.

A 2022 study that looked at the effects of microneedling on the face and neck found that over 90% of the participants were happy with the results microneedling had on signs of aging.

Find out if you are a good candidate for microneedling

If you want to restore your skin’s youthful glow, contact us today to schedule an appointment by calling our office or booking online. Good candidates have aging concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of elasticity in your face, and don’t have any active infections or lesions on the areas you wish to treat.