8 Ways Your Skin Can Benefit From Microneedling

Microneedling Can Help Change These 8 Skin Matters

Stretch marks are a badge of honor. They’re a map of our life’s path, showing us where we’ve been and where we are today. They’re indiscriminate of shape, size, and body type. And while many of us choose to wear them proudly, there are those of us that prefer to make them more discrete. 

We’re not here to judge one way or the other as that’s the best part of having a body - you get to decide how to care for it and how to honor it, and the rest is just white noise. 

This philosophy goes not just for things like stretch marks, but for every difference in our skin. From signs of age to acne to dark spots to body hair, we get to decide what holds value to us, what defines us, and what does not. We can wear them with pride or we can take measures to change them. And while there are a million ways we can change things about ourselves, we generally endorse starting slow and learning as much as you can about what is out there before diving in. . 

Microneedling is a great method that can be used to treat multiple skin concerns. If you are considering this treatment however, it’s important to learn as much as possible about microneedling in advance, so you can make a well-informed decision.

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a cosmetic skin treatment that involves pricking the skin with tiny needles. The microscopic wounds that are created by this treatment causes the body to increase its production of collagen and elastin for skin healing. With this treatment, stretch marks can begin to fade. It also works for other types of skin treatments.

Eight Skin Matters That Can Be Good For Microneedling

Donaldson Plastic Surgery's MedSpa sees a lot of patients each day that are unhappy with their skin appearance. Whether it be fine lines and wrinkles or stretch marks, there are treatments that can change their appearance. Microneedling can be used to successfully treat a wide array of skin topics, including the following.

1. As mentioned above, microneedling is effective at diminishing the looks of stretch marks. These marks can occur because of hormones, weight gain, loss, or growth. And for the record, stretch marks can also sometimes occur in weightlifters.

2. Acne can also be effectively treated with microneedling. Acne is more common in the teens and early twenties, but it can affect people of all ages. Acne scarring is difficult to overcome, but microneedling can be used both as a preventative and a treatment.

3. Enlarged pores is often an area of concern for many, male and female. With microneedling, the appearance of pore size can be reduced. When enlarged pores are diminished, the skin appears smoother and more youthful.

4. Many people are surprised to learn microneedling can help with hair loss. Alopecia can affect people of all ages. Some people lose their hair entirely, including their eyebrows, while others have patchy losses.

5. Hyperpigmentation can also be treated with microneedling. Dark spots can be caused by skin damage or the aging process. With this treatment, dark spots can be greatly reduced, making the skin look clearer and brighter.

6. Scars also respond well to microneedling. A ten to twenty minute treatment, repeated over the course of several months, can dramatically reduce scars. This treatment is most effective when the scar tissue is newer, but it can also help to fade older scars.

7. Skin texture can also be adjusted with microneedling. By inducing collagen production, this treatment helps to produce new and healthy skin tissue, replacing older, damaged skin. Be aware, however, that it may take more than one treatment to see results.

8. Fine lines and wrinkles also respond to treatments like microneedling. These treatments help to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles. With the increased collagen and elastin production, the skin springs back and looks more youthful.

How Is Microneedling Carried Out?

Microneedling, formally known as collagen induction therapy, is done with a roller that has dozens of miniscule needles on its surface. This procedure requires no downtime because it is minimally invasive. Generally, microneedling is used on the face, but it can be used on other areas as well, just depending on what is being treated. It does not cause any pain, however, although it can result in skin redness and irritation.

This treatment is highly effective, but it is not covered under most insurance plans as it’s generally considered elective. So your best bet is to seek out either a dermatologist or a certified aesthetician.