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Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure. Thin needles are used to make tiny holes in the top layer of your skin. The damage helps stimulate your skin’s healing process, so it produces more collagen and elastin. These proteins keep your skin firm and smooth.
Most people get microneedling on their face, but you can also get it on your legs, back, neck or other areas where you notice damaged or aging skin. You’ll probably need multiple treatments to achieve your desired results.
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.
It is crucial that you give your skin time to heal and recover after every treatment. Failing to do so can slow healing, increase irritation, inflammation and slow results.
As a general rule of thumb, microneedling treatment can be safely done about once a month or every 4 to 6 weeks.
Concerns: Risks or side effects of microneedling treatment
Like all cosmetic procedures, microneedling carries some risks. The most common side effect is minor skin irritation immediately following the procedure. The procedure causes, also, short-term swelling, redness, and skin flaking, which can last for a few days.
Most people can return to wearing regular makeup within a day of treatment.
You may not be an ideal candidate for microneedling if you:
Things to avoid:
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