Revolutionary collagen-boosting microneedling the hot new skin saver
May 12, 2016
Microneedling is taking the beauty industry by storm and could be the answer to every mature woman’s prayers. It is a technique that turns back the clock for a more youthful appearance. According to dermatology specialist Dr. Sonoa Au of Advance Dermatologu P.C.,microneedling is a minimally-invasive, collagen-inducing procedure for people who don’t mind a bit of prickly therapy to help combat acne scars, wrinkles or stretch marks on their skin. Also called skin needling, the procedure uses a device covered with tiny, shallow needles to essentially poke holes in the skin surface. “Those holes are actually therapeutic, since they cause a micro injury that prompts skin to stimulate collagen production, filling in fine lines, plumping the skin and contributing to a younger look,’ says Dr. Au.
If you think you’re a candidate for microneedling or are interested in the procedure, here’s how it works, first , an anesthetic cream is applied to the face to ease the pain. When the skin is numb enough, a topical serum is applied which helps maximize the benefits of the product since it goes deep into the skin. The dermatologist then rolls the microneedling device over the skin, mechanically creating tiny holes in the surface. The whole thing takes less than 30 minutes afterward your skin can turn a little red, similar to a sunburn. “But your skin reaps the benefits for months afterward,” Dr. Au says. “It takes only a couple of days for skin to look fairly normal, but results gradually become apparent. Natural collagen growth happens over weeks and months, so it isn’t an instant fix, but your skin will be much improved over the long term.”