It’s almost summer time, which means you may be looking for new ways to improve the look of your skin as we head into a new season. We’ll dive into common microneedling benefits that may fit what you’re looking for. If you’re considering a cosmetic procedure with a quick recovery time, microneedling has just that. Vujevich Dermatology offers many different cosmetic procedures to help you look and feel your best.
Microneedling is a minimally-invasive cosmetic procedure used to improve the texture of your skin. This is done by using microneedles to create tiny holes in the skin. When healing, it stimulates the body’s natural ability to produce collagen. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in our bodies that keeps the skin plump and youthful.
Since microneedling uses the body’s own repair system to improve appearance, results are not instantaneous. While it typically takes three to four treatments to see the full extent of the microneedling benefits, patients may see some improvements after their first treatment. And with a short recovery time, you’ll be able to show off your youthful skin much faster than with some alternative cosmetic procedures. There are at least five microneedling benefits that the procedure can offer:
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Reduce Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Are fine lines and wrinkles causing you to feel less confident with summertime approaching? The most common of the microneedling benefits is reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The small punctures caused by microneedling bring collagen to the surface, filling in the fine lines and wrinkles.
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Reduce Acne Scars
Do you feel like you have to hide your acne scars behind your makeup, even in the hot summer sun? One of the microneedling benefits you can look forward to is the decreased appearance of acne scars. If your tissue layer below the skin has been injured and abnormal collagen produces when the tissue is healing, acne scars may form. These pitted acne scars are “filled” due to the help of the normal collagen that is formed through microneedling. Your skin will have a smoother appearance due to this.
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Shrink Pores
If you feel like your pores are the most noticeable aspect of your face, microneedling may be beneficial. Another microneedling benefit you need to know about is reducing the size of your pores. The collagen rising to the treated areas works in the same way as the wrinkles and acne scars – it fills in the large pore areas.
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Diminish Sun Damaged Patches
While you love summer, you might not be in love with your patches of discolored skin from sun exposure. Included in the list of microneedling benefits is reducing the appearance of sun spots. Collagen not only helps to make your skin look and feel firmer, but also helps to reduce discoloration. This may also be a helpful procedure to consider when summer is officially over to help reduce any sun damaged patches after a few straight months in the sun.
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Reduce the Appearance of Stretch Marks
While most microneedling benefits occur on your face, microneedling can also be beneficial to diminishing the appearance of stretch marks. A dermatologist may use different depths of microneedles on different areas of your body. This allows the dermatologist to choose a needle that will penetrate through the top layer of skin to reach the second layer, where stretch marks occur. This second layer penetration helps treat stretch marks more effectively than topical treatments.
At Vujevich Dermatology, we use the Skin Pen to perform our microneedling procedures. Microneedling with the Skin Pen is a safe and effective treatment. Skin Pen by Bellus Medical is the first microneedling device in the world cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, clinically proven to safely and effectively treat facial acne scars for ages 22 and up.
You may have heard about in-home microneedling devices, which won’t provide the same effects. When done the right way, microneedling delivers significant, long-lasting results. Roller devices used for microneedling in the home or at non-medical spas have shorter, duller needles. These devices are not meant to deeply penetrate the skin. While they may create a temporary brightening effect, they can’t deliver the same safety and results as a microneedling treatment from a board-certified dermatologist. As with any cosmetic treatment, it is important to find an experienced team who understands the nuances of microneedling benefits and treatment options.
If you’re interested in improving the appearance of your skin as summer approaches and want to learn more about the microneedling benefits you can expect, get in touch with Vujevich Dermatology today. You can call to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified dermatologists.
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