Micro Needling – Frequently Asked Questions

Posted on the 24 February 2021 by Asghar Paracha @asghar_paracha

Micro needling is a cosmetic process. It requires pricking the skin with small needles that are sterilized. The small wounds cause more collagen and elastin to be created by your body, which heals your skin and makes you appear younger. You can also hear it called therapy of collagen induction.

FAQs

How long does Micro needling take?

Four to six weeks. This stimulates wound healing processes in your body to instantly heal your micro wounds. However, for up to four to six weeks after treatment, the most drastic effects will not be visible. It takes your body roughly that long to produce new, strong, healthy collagen.

What happens if you microneedle too often?

You will find the skin issues you want to overcome only get worse if you do at-home micro needling more often than recommended. It is recommended to adhere to the directions that come with the skin pen to prevent skin irritation, hyperpigmentation problems, and slow healing.

When should you not do micro needling?

As long as they do not have any active infections, injuries, or any known wound healing issues, most people can have the procedure carried out. Do not microneedle over those areas if you have active acne, or tender acne cysts. It will irritate the region, cause bacteria to become more inflamed and potentially spread.

Why does my skin look worse after micro needling?

After medical micro needling, there are other possibilities that can lead to increased wrinkling. In the short term, due to trans epidermal water loss, lines may appear worse during the first few days after treatment (TEWL).

Do dermatologists recommend micro needling?

“The procedure is efficient and valuable, but a dermatologist does it best. And really, it’s pretty darn difficult to create a totally sterile environment at home!” Bottom line: Micro needling might just deserve all that buzz after all, but it’s best practiced at the derm’s office.

Are its effects permanent?

There is no permanent effect of a micro needling pen, so clinicians recommend a maintenance program that could include quarterly procedures to keep the skin looking best. This will prolong the outcomes and increase efficiency together with an effective home skin care product routine.

How long does it take for collagen to build after micro needling?

3-4 weeks after a microneedle session, skin enhancement is apparent. 9 Collagen maturation, however, requires time, in particular to turn into a more elastic type I collagen. A relatively early change that is visible around 2-3 weeks after needling is indicated by previous atrophic scars.

Does it make you age faster?

It improves collagen production and other healing factors by inducing skin trauma. Aging causes collagen to decrease in the skin, which leads to wrinkles and other signs of aging. Owing to injuries, such as acne scarring, stretch marks or other scars, the skin can often lose collagen.

What is the best serum to use after micro needling?

Post-treatment hyaluronic acid is the ultimate ingredient to look out for.

Can it reduce eye bags?

Micro needling can benefit by growing collagen in the region and basically adding volume where volume has been lost if you are trying to minimize dark circles under your eyes. At the same time, the rise in collagen will support the rest of your skin.

What size microneedles do professionals use?

More complex instruments are used by skin care practitioners. DIY microneedles are usually less than 1 mm in length, although needles between 1 mm and 3 mm are often used too.

How long should I wait to wear makeup?

You may already wear a bit of light makeup about 3 days after micro needling, depending on how easily your skin recovers from the operation. Try stopping makeup for 24 hours. The open skin would not have healed by then.

Is this better than botox?

For patients with all kinds of skin, both micro needling and Botox injections are safe and effective. You may also prescribe both, using micro needling to improve the surface and deeper condition of the skin, or Botox injections to help improve longer-term outcomes, depending on patient needs.

Will my face peel after micro needling?

Three to five days after the treatment, peeling and flaking of the treatment area may occur as a result of increased turnover of skin cells. Use a gentle moisturizer instead to help combat dry skin. Within two to four weeks, the positive effects from the treatment would become apparent.