CosBeauty Magazine #98

Microneedling
FEATURE
QUICK FACTS
• Used for overall skin rejuvenation
• Effective for acne scarring and
other scarring
• Reduces look of pore size and
improves skin texture
WHAT IS IT?
Skin needling, or microneedling,
creates tiny punctures in the skin,
resulting in a controlled injury to the
skin which stimulates the skin’s natural
growth of healthy new skin. The
epidermis is left primarily intact so the
healing period is quick – which makes
it an effective laser or chemical peel
alternative for many.
Skin needling can be performed
alone, usually with a roller embedded
with medical-grade sterile microneedles.
For more dramatic lifting and
toning results, radiofrequency (RF)
micro needling devices combine the
collagen-boosting, skin resurfacing
effect of skin needling with the skintightening
technology of RF energy.
WHAT DOES IT TREAT?
Microneedling can improve the
appearance of wrinkles, scars, stretch
marks, skin texture and premature
ageing. By stimulating the production
of collagen and elastin, skin becomes
more even-toned and plump with a
youthful-looking glow.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT?
Microneedling generally causes
some discomfort, particularly when
performed with radiofrequency, but
does not necessarily hurt. A numbing
cream is applied before the procedure
to minimise this.
After treatment, skin is red and
swollen for around one to two days,
with a light graze-like scabbing effect
forming over the treated area on day
two of recovery. Most people are able
to return to work and normal activities
within a day or so of treatment.
Multiple treatments are usually
necessary to achieve significant
improvement in the appearance and
depth of lines and scars. Treatment
effects are cumulative and can be
seen six to eight weeks after the initial
treatment with long-lasting results.