Published 7th June 2019
If you are looking for a very effective anti-ageing treatment, Micro-Needling may well be the treatment for you.
Although a relatively new procedure first explored in 1995, the advancements in technology and the wider awareness of this treatment thanks to social media has made this treatment one of the popular and successful.
Micro-Needling in a Nutshell
This treatment’s name is a good description of what happens when you choose to have it. But, how does it work? Firstly, small (micro) needles are used to gently penetrate the skin leaving small wounds on the very top layer.
This, in turn, triggers the body to produce new collagen and elastin to treat the wounds and so leaves your skin looking and feeling younger and smoother. Although it is used as an anti-ageing treatment, it can also help improve the look of stretch marks, sun-damaged skin and acne scarring.
How does Micro-Needling work?
Utilising a device known as a derma-roller, which in other words is a small facial rolling device, fitted with lots of tiny short needles. This device is designed to prick the skin to encourage regrowth and rejuvenation. There are also more complex machines which deliver the microneedles in a different but to much the same effect.
Why we like Micro-Needling
Micro-Needling is having a highly successful impact for many across the country. For those who are looking for advice on how to treat their skin ailments, here are some of the reasons as to why we like Micro-Needling:
Firstly, it offers quite immediate results – you can see the skin-plumping very quickly. Secondly, it offers longer-term relief – In a 2008 study, results show that the treatment is effective over a longer period of time.
Thirdly, it can stimulate hair growth – introducing a new way of using this treatment in a bid to try it near hair follicles with reports of high success.
New Micro-Needling devices are being created to target cellulite and other things like saggy skin. Plus, you can also pair Micro-Needling with anti-ageing serums.
Downsides to using Micro-Needling
If you have Micro-Needling done under the expert eye of a skin specialist, then there is no reason you can’t have regular and successful sessions. Problems that could occur could be:
It can cause broken capillaries – if it is used too frequently you may also get a ‘plastic look’
Be kind to your skin after Micro-Needling, as the procedure can be a little painful, it’s best to avoid any products with chemicals in as well as anything that is likely to irritate.
Micro-Needling
Micro-Needling is available at select trusted salons across the Country. Micro-needling is also used for improving stretch marks, acne scarring, enlarged pores, fine lines, wrinkles and sun-damaged skin.
If you’re looking to get rid of unwanted stretch marks, wrinkles enlarged pores or any other skin imperfections and would like to try this revolutionary treatment, then search for a team of experts at a trusted salon near you today.
