Microneedle: Increase collagen by 400%!

Microneedling: My Go-To for Sensitive Aging Skin

In the 2008 research, it was proven that after repeated micro-needling procedures, the amount of collagen and elastin in the skin of the patients increased by 400% after 6 months and the skin became noticeably plump after 1 year.

Microneedling causes “micro-injuries” that help stimulate the skin to repair itself naturally through a process called dermal remodeling. This remodeling kick-starts your natural healing process, which stokes collagen production.

The tiny punctures immediately stimulate fibroblast activity, which starts the one-week stage of inflammation. The next phase (proliferation), is where fibroblasts and keratinocytes produce collagen. The structure of the new collagen fibers is similar to that of undamaged, youthful skin. Simultaneously, new blood vessels are created that provide adequate vascularization and oxygenation for the newly formed tissue. During the last phase (remodeling), the skin becomes thicker and creates the support, strength and flexibility for the new skin.

To maintain the treatment effects and provide time for all the described stages, it’s important to wait 3–6 weeks between micro-needling sessions. For older, more wrinkled skin, or skin that has extensive acne scarring or other scarring, several micro-needling sessions should be performed.

Because sensitive skin can’t handle stronger peels & sometimes microdermabrasion, Microneedle treatments are my go-to for not only my own sensitive skin, but all of my aging client’s skin, even if they are extremely sensitive.

Microneedling is proven to help with:

• Acne and other scars, lessen depth, even skin tone

• Dark spots: age spots, sun spots, scars, etc.

• Large pores, plumps skin to make pores appear smaller

• Sagging skin, rebuilds skin structure

• Stretch marks

• Uneven skin texture and tone

• Wrinkles and fine lines

• Repigment skin in vitiligo patients

• Even skin tone in melasma conditions

Shelly Todd, Esthetician

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