Microneedling

Woman having a Microneedling treatment at Raquel Menezes Aesthetic Medicine

Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that uses fine needles to create tiny, controlled punctures (micro-injuries) in the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing process, promoting the production of collagen and elastin, which are essential for maintaining youthful, firm, and smooth skin.

Microneedling is commonly used to improve the appearance of various skin concerns, including acne scars, wrinkles, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture.

How It Works

  • A device with fine needles (often called a dermaroller or a microneedling pen) is passed over the skin, creating small punctures in the epidermis and dermis.
  • The controlled damage to the skin triggers the body’s wound-healing response, leading to the production of new collagen and elastin.
  • This process helps to rejuvenate the skin, improve texture, and reduce signs of ageing or damage.
  • The treatment can also enhance the absorption of serums and topical treatments applied during the procedure, making them more effective.

Microneedling with other Treatments

Microneedling combined with Chemical Peel, Polynucleotide / Exosome and LED Light promotes a more comprehensive rejuvenation.

Who is a Good Candidate?

  • People with Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Microneedling is a popular choice for those looking to reduce early signs of ageing.
  • Individuals with Scars: Acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks can benefit from this treatment.
  • Those with Enlarged Pores: It’s an effective way to reduce the appearance of large pores.
  • People with Hyperpigmentation or Sun Damage: Microneedling helps to even out skin tone and reduce dark spots.

Contraindications

Microneedling may not be suitable for individuals with active acne, eczema, psoriasis, keloid-prone skin, or those using certain medications like Accutane.

Woman having a Microneedling treatment at Raquel Menezes Aesthetic Medicine

Key Benefits of Microneedling Treatment

Microneedling helps smooth the skin’s surface, reducing roughness and improving uneven tone.

By stimulating collagen production, microneedling can help diminish the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time.

Particularly effective for acne scars and other types of scars, as the new collagen helps to heal and repair the skin.

Though it doesn’t physically make pores smaller, it can make them appear less noticeable by making the surrounding skin firmer.

Microneedling can help fade dark spots and pigmentation issues by promoting skin cell turnover.

The tiny channels created during the procedure allow skincare products to penetrate more deeply into the skin, enhancing their effectiveness.

While it involves needles, microneedling is generally well-tolerated, and recovery time is relatively short compared to more invasive treatments.

Common Areas for Treatment

To treat acne scars, wrinkles, large pores, and pigmentation issues.

To reduce the appearance of sagging skin and fine lines.

Downtime and Recovery

Most people experience redness and mild swelling for a day or two after the treatment, like a mild sunburn. In some cases, there may be slight flaking or peeling as the skin heals.

Depending on the intensity of the treatment, recovery can take anywhere from 1 to 3 days for superficial treatments, and up to a week for deeper treatments.
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