Micro Needling, also known as Skin Needling or Derma Rolling, is one of the hottest treatments within the skincare industry at the moment, but do you know what it is? Keep reading to find out how one simple treatment can transform your skin forever!
What is skin needling?
Micro Needling is a ground-breaking treatment that triggers the skins own healing response by creating micro wounds to the skin. These micro wounds are caused by lots of mini, ultra-fine surgical steel needles that penetrate into your skin lightly. These micro wounds are painless but trigger the production of collagen and elastin within the skin, which leads to formation of new layers of thicker, smoother and overall firmer skin.
What to expect during Micro Needling procedure?
Before having Micro Needling completed, your Dermal Therapist will cleanse your skin of any impurities. After cleansing, the Micro Needling treatment begins. Your Dermal Therapist will start on your foreground, moving the Dermapen Micro Needling tool over separate sections of your face in a cross-hatching pattern – ensuring not one section is missed. The Dermal Therapist may also put an active solution over your face and then proceed to needle it into your skin for added benefits. After the procedure is complete, a soothing face mask is then provided to help calm your skin after the treatment.
What does the skin needling feel like?
A common misconception is that Micro Needling is painful because people hear the word ‘needle’. In reality, Micro Needling isn’t too painful, your skin just feels hot and the needles themselves feel like a light scratch. Some clinics even use numbing cream, but the anaesthetic in the numbing cream causes blood vessels to constrict therefore not showing the skins immediate response to the micro wound which means there is a high chance of the area being over or under treated.
What skin conditions can Micro Needling help?
Micro Needling can help:
- Rosacea
- Acne Scarring
- Fine Lines and Wrinkles
- Restore Volume Loss
- Reduce Hyper- and Hypopigmentation
- Reduce Pore Size
- Tighten Skin
Can this treatment be used on other areas of the body?
The short answer is YES! Micro Needling can also help treat scars over your body, specifically:
- C-Section
- Mastectomies
- Tummy Tucks
- Surgical Facelifts
- Skin Cancer Removal
- Breast Implant/Reductions
- Other Surgical Procedures
- Stretch Marks
Each scar category requires a unique combination of rejuvenation therapies in order to reduce or eliminate the underlying scar tissue. Our scar rejuvenation clinic doctor will recommend treatment options once they have analysed and diagnosed your scar during an initial assessment. From there, your scar rejuvenation treatment plan with be formulated in conjunction with the Dermal Therapist team. Depending on the category and history of your scar, your treatment plan may include specialised skincare products, non-surgical or surgical options.
Need more help? Come and see our Dermal Therapists for a complimentary no-obligation consultation and we can answer any further questions.
