Have you ever imagined a treatment that basically makes micro-punctures in your skin? Discover microneedling and how it can help you take care of your skin.
Have you ever heard of microneedling? This is a new aesthetic procedure that aims to treat the skin of the body. You may have only heard of microneedling on the face, but the truth is that it can be performed on different parts of the body.
As with any aesthetic procedure, a lot of attention is needed when choosing a professional. As it is a procedure that pierces the skin, it is necessary to be sure that the work will be carried out in the best way possible.
You may be wondering: after all, what is microneedling for? Well, the technique can be performed for various purposes, from treating blemishes to treating baldness. We will explain more about the procedure and all the necessary care.
Understand how microneedling works and what it is for
1 – How does microneedling work?
Microneedling is also known as Percutaneous Needle Induction of Collagen (IPCA). To perform this percutaneous induction, therefore, microneedles are used that pierce the skin. The depth of this drilling, however, is defined by the professional.
Furthermore, there are two ways to carry out the procedure, with rollers that already have a defined drilling depth. Or with more modern equipment that allows you to define the depth in the middle of the procedure. So, if needles that go deeper or more superficially are needed, the professional can adjust them at the same time.
Microneedling stimulates collagen production and also facilitates skin treatment as the product is more easily absorbed by the skin.
2 – Does it hurt to do microneedling?
The microneedling technique basically consists of piercing the skin with needles. So it really hurts, but it’s not unbearable pain. And this pain, above all, can be even more alleviated as some professionals use anesthetic ointments before carrying out the procedure. There are also some areas that hurt more than others, but as we said, it is bearable pain.
3 – What is it for?
Microneedling, after all, can be used for various purposes and on different parts of the body. Some of the things that the technique can treat, in short, are acne scars, stretch marks, melasma and even sagging and baldness. Each of these things is treated in a different way and each with the necessary needles.
4 – Are there any contraindications?
The procedure, in short, is not indicated in some specific situations, such as when anticoagulants are used. People who have already suffered from herpes, in fact, may have the problem again and there is also the risk of a bacterial infection. However, if the procedure is done correctly and you follow the specialist’s instructions, the risk of an infection is minimal.
5 – What care is needed?
Microneedling requires no great care. What is necessary, however, is to follow the specialist’s recommendations and use the necessary products, in addition to the healing ointment. And of course, use sunscreen daily.
