Does Microneedling Really Work? The Key is Collagen Production
Perhaps you’ve heard of microneedling and how it can treat fine lines, acne scars, and many other skin issues. But the idea of poking your skin with tiny needles may seem far-fetched and even sound painful.
If you’ve doubted the effectiveness of such a treatment, we can easily clear up the confusion. Moreover, we’ll describe how this collagen infusion therapy at a medical spa close by will give you the results you could only dream about if you try it at a traditional spa or at home.
How Microneedling Works
Microneedling uses tiny, sterilized needles to create micro-injuries that trigger the face’s natural healing. If this sounds alarming, rest assured that the punctures aren’t actually injuring your skin. Instead, they’re boosting the production of elastin and collagen, proteins that occur naturally and help your skin stay firm and young-looking. Amounts of elastin and collagen tend to decrease as we age; therefore, you might think of microneedling as an anti-aging remedy.
Most medical spas that deliver microneedling treatments also use radiofrequency waves to ramp up the effects. Using a tool that sends radio frequencies through the needles to the skin further improves collagen and elastin production.
The face is not the only place on our bodies that shows signs of aging. Although many patients at Everglow Medical Spa get facial microneedling, this procedure is also suitable for the neck, back, legs, and other areas that incur aging-related damage.
The Everglow Difference: Microneedling Combined with Microinfusion
If you want even more out of your microneedling treatments, schedule your next appointment at a Cincinnati cosmetic wellness spa that combines this derma therapy with microinfusion. Everglow Medical Spa in West Chester offers a Skin Rejuvenation and Brightening treatment to take your skincare to the next level.
During a session, your Everglow professional uses a microneedling tool that injects a rejuvenating cocktail made just for you into your skin’s middle layer. This cocktail infusion contains hyaluronic acid (a humectant), to brighten the skin and uniformly promote healing. Your provider will determine how many sessions you need to get the desired results based on your skin’s condition and aesthetic goals.
With this level of innovation and our medical oversight for all treatments, you can see that microneedling is more than just a temporary fad. It’s an advanced form of skincare that improves your look and overall health. Even after just one session, you’ll notice the following:
- Reduction of wrinkles and fine lines
- Smoother skin texture
- More even skin tone
- Better absorption of skincare products
- Reduced appearance of scars
Can’t I Do Microneedling at Home?
Microneedling has become popular enough for some people to try at home. You could buy a handheld tool at your local drugstore or online, but even regular use won’t yield the same results. That’s because they’re not as sharp as the needles a trained professional uses, and you miss out on the added benefits of radiofrequencies and infusion treatments.
Relying on at-home microneedling equipment carries risks, such as infection from a poorly cleaned tool. Also, if you aggravate a pimple or open wound on your face with the needles, you could spread the bacteria from the damaged area to other parts of your face.
Personalized Microneedling in West Chester
Microneedling is the real deal. Our qualified specialists at Everglow Medical Spa are happy to discuss this treatment with you if you still have questions. You can schedule an initial consultation with us if you want to see what this derma therapy can do for your skin and general health. We’ll thoroughly assess your skin concerns and recommend the best treatment plan, whether it’s microneedling or something else like dermaplaning or laser acne scar reduction, also available at our West Chester location.