How Does Microneedling Reduce Signs of Aging?

Microneedling is one of the latest and most popular cosmetic procedures in the world. Now, there are exciting new developments in microneedling using regenerative medicine. Regenerative aesthetics is a branch of medical aesthetics that uses natural healing properties produced by the body to rejuvenate skin and hair. These natural properties include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells extracted from blood or fat tissue.

What Happens During Microneedling?

Microneedling involves the application of a roller with multiple rows of tiny needles to your skin. This produces thousands of holes in the upper layer of the skin, allowing skincare products to better seep into the skin. It also stimulates collagen production and growth factors in your skin. Wound healing helps treat the textural problems of the skin. Microneedling addresses wrinkles, large pores, acne scars, and stretch marks.

PRP is a substance with growth factors and proteins. Microneedling with PRP treatment involves making tiny punctures on your skin with fine needles and applying PRP. This boosts collagen and makes your skin smoother, brighter, and firmer. Microneedling with stem cells uses stem cells taken from blood, fat, or damaged skin cells. This enhances cell regeneration and makes your skin better, firmer, and more radiant.

The Ideal Candidate

Microneedling is a safe treatment. Even so, only some people can get it. You are a good candidate for this treatment if you are healthy with early signs of aging. Realistic expectations are necessary. You should not get this treatment if you are:
 

• Pregnant.
   

• Suffering from a skin disease or cold sore.
   

• Taking anticoagulant medication.
   

• Going through radiation therapy or chemotherapy.
   

• Slow to heal wounds.

The Treatment

Before microneedling starts, your provider will talk to you about the steps in detail. This will include possible side effects, skin compatibility, and recovery time. Your provider will cleanse your skin and apply an anesthetic to it. The microneedles will puncture your skin. This will be a little uncomfortable. It will take about 20 to 60 minutes.

After the treatment, expect your skin to be red and a little tender. This can last for about five days. But there will be no downtime. Your provider will suggest having a regular skincare routine. You can apply a gentle skin cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen for your recovery. Your doctor may prescribe antibiotic creams after the treatment. Avoid putting on makeup up to a day after the treatment.

Microneedling may be the right treatment for you if you want to reduce early signs of aging. For more on microneedling, visit Beyer Functional Wellness at our Mokena, Illinois office. Call (708) 719-9100 to schedule an appointment today.