Microneedling Collagen Induction Therapy

Microneedling Collagen Induction Therapy

Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that’s used to treat skin concerns via collagen production. Also known as collagen induction therapy, this treatment may help those looking to reduce the appearance of acne scars and stretch marks.

How Does Microneedling Work?

It involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. The small wounds cause your body to make more collagen and elastin, which heal your skin and help you look younger. The goal of the procedure is to start your body’s healing process by sending collagen and elastin to patch up the tiny injuries. Collagen helps fill in and smooth out wrinkles. Most people get microneedling on the face, but it can also be done on other parts of the body, such as your stomach or thighs.

What Happens When You Get Microneedling

Aestheticians can perform microneedling. The procedure usually takes 10-20 minutes, depending on how big the area is. Most people need 4-6 treatments to see a difference. Microneedling is performed with a pen-shaped or rolling tool with tiny needles around your face. The needles make small cuts in your skin, which causes a bit of bleeding. The aesthetician may spread a cream or serum on your face after that.

Microneedling Benefits

Microneedling may help with issues like:

Microneedling is less expensive than laser treatments, which can cost about four times as much. Microneedling may work better for people with darker skin tones because it doesn’t involve heat the way laser treatments do, which can affect your skin’s pigmentation, or color. Ask your aesthetician what’s best for your skin — and your budget.