Learn what microneedling is, how it works, and why it is helpful for your skin to understand if this advanced esthetic treatment is right for you.
Microneedling FAQs
What Does A Microneedling Appointment Involve?
Microneedling is an in-office procedure, where your dermatologist or esthetician, will run a dermaroller wand studded with tiny needles over your skin to even out its texture. In-office microneedling uses sterile needles that puncture the skin deep enough to cause slight bleeding for stronger results. Learn about how to prepare & recover from microneedling with our helpful article.
Does Microneedling Hurt?
Microneedling should not hurt if you are doing it correctly. There are “at-home” devices available however, these are harder to clean so there is a higher risk of infection. DIY devices do not penetrate the skin as deep as an in-office procedure, which makes them less effective.
How Often Should I Get Microneedling?
Microneedling is not a one-and-done procedure. Depending on are targeted area, two to three treatments, spaced out every four weeks, are usually recommended, although sometimes more treatments are needed.
What does Microneedling Feel Like?
Most patients find microneedling to feel like a little buzzing over the skin with a few areas of sensitivity like on the upper lip or forehead.
What Are The Side Effects Of Microneedling?
Microneedling has very few side effects which include some redness, light pigmentation changes, mild swelling, and itchiness at the site of needling (most commonly the upper lip or forehead). These reactions typically disappear within a couple days after treatment and require minimal downtime. Some may notice small whiteheads or shallow cysts forming on their skin following microneedling treatments — this happens if too much pressure was used.
Who Is A Good Candidate For Microneedling?
Microneedling be performed on people who have acne scars, stretch marks, fine lines and wrinkles, and many other skin imperfections. It also helps to reduce the appearance of scar tissue after laser treatments or surgeries (such as burn care or laser hair removal) by smoothing out the surface area.
If you are dealing with an inflammatory condition, such as psoriasis or eczema, or actively tanning, have sunburned skin, or you have a skin infection such as cold sores, microneedling should not be performed.
