Microneedling Northern Virginia
Many individuals are on a quest for smoother, brighter, and tighter skin and have turned to non-invasive cosmetic procedures like microneedling for facial rejuvenation.
In fact, microneedling has become a standout for patients that want to improve overall tone and texture or target specific concerns without surgery, recovery, or foreign materials.
The procedure also boasts a wide-range of benefits and is safe for all skin types, thereby upping is appeal. Plus, microneedling offers natural results, and patients don’t have to worry about looking frozen or overly plump from dermal fillers.
However, before committing to microneedling or any aesthetic procedure, you should understand the treatment basics.
So, here’s everything you need to know about enhancing your skin with microneedling.
What is Microneedling and How Does it Work?
Microneedling is a non-surgical treatment that uses ultra-thin needles that are .5-3 mm long to puncture the skin. These microinjuries then trigger the body’s natural healing mechanisms, including the initiation of fibroblasts and growth factors.
As a result, these components work together to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin and remodel skin from the inside out.
Why Should You Try Microneedling?
In addition to being completely non-invasive, microneedling is also a remarkably safe treatment and doesn’t carry any risk of allergic reaction. This is a key advantage over injectables like Botox and fillers that can cause sensitivity in certain individuals.
Microneedling also offers natural results that refresh a patient’s appearance, without any hint of having work done.
Best of all, the treatment has zero downtime, and patients can resume all normal activities immediately after.
Does Microneedling Work Well With Other Treatments?
Microneedling is an excellent standalone treatment, but it can also be paired with other skincare products and procedures for enhanced effects.
For example, microneedling’s newly created entry points allow better absorption and penetration of anti-aging creams, serums, and topicals for a more radiant complexion.
In addition, when microneedling is used to deliver radiofrequency, patients note increased skin tightening over the next several months.
Finally, men and women seeking hair restoration should consider combing minoxidil with microneedling to promote hair follicle growth.
How to Achieve the Best Results with Microneedling?
For optimal outcomes, most patients require 2-4 microneedling treatments. Although you don’t have to wait until after an entire series of microneedling sessions to see its benefits.
That’s because microneedling provides immediate effects, think plumper, softer, and brighter skin, and continuous improvement in the form of increased collagen, diminished wrinkles and lines, and facial firming and lifting.
To learn more about microneedling, please contact our office today to schedule a consultation.
