Micro-needling is a cosmetic procedure performed by a professional dermatologist or an aesthetician where they roll a roller with tiny needles on ones skin to help treat different skin conditions. This procedure goes ahead to cause micro punctures in the skin which helps increase the production of collagen and other healing factors by causing trauma to the skin. Collagen is such an important protein to the skin since it enables it to be firm, smooth, have a stretchy texture thus giving one a youthful look. Apparently collagen in the skin can decline as one ages leading to wrinkles or other signs of aging or due to injuries such as acne scarring. This is why the process is also known as collagen induction therapy since it helps in growth of new skin after a period of time as one continues to undergo through the procedures involved.
Micro-needling procedure May therefore help to address skin related conditions which includes acne, stretch marks, wrinkles ,scarring ,skin pigmentation issues and loose skin. Therefore as the procedure involves the pin pricks .it leads to slight injury to the skin enabling it to make new collagen rich tissue which ends up making the skin more even in tone and texture and also firmer. If done by a professional, the procedure should not be that painful since they will be keen on every activities done such as use of a topical anesthetic which help to reduce pain. Others can also go ahead to apply a serum or calming treatment when is the procedure is done.
For the procedure to be successful, it is not only a one-time thing to be done on your skin. It requires one to go for a number of sessions to obtain the desired results and this may vary depending on the skin condition of various individuals. An individual is also advised to keep in touch with the dermatologist so as to advise them on regular skin care procedures in between their micro-needling sessions. Before an individual chooses to go under this treatment, one should seek advice from professionals to be aware if it will be safe for them. There are a number of people who are not advised to go through this treatment if they find themselves in conditions such as having an active acne ,keloid scarring, those who have an unstable skin type and also for pregnant women.
The costs involved in taking these treatments gets to vary depending on how many sessions one would need to go through before getting the desired outcome. An individual should therefore consider all the cumulative costs that will be involved before committing to start these procedures so as not to halt before all the sessions are completed. This being a cosmetic or aesthetic procedure it is not usually covered by an insurance.
After the treatment is received, there are some effects that an individual could experience. One of the major side effects that is usually felt shortly after receiving the procedure is minor skin irritation or redness for a few days. Other side effects which would need attention include swelling, flaking of the skin, bruising, bleeding or dryness.