Common skin issues include wrinkles, acne, stretch marks, discolorations, fine lines, uneven tone and texture, and loss of skin elasticity. Microneedling is one of the leading treatment options at your dermatologist’s disposal, gaining popularity over the last few years thanks to social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. Riverside microneedling involves using micro or tiny needles to make small punctures on your skin. The microscopic puncturing of your skin creates minor wounds that help stimulate the production of elastin and collagen, ensuring your skin is tight, has the right texture, and is healthy.
The production of the proteins tends to decrease as you age. Since there is triggering of the healing mechanism of your body and skin, the vibrant, new cells in the skin can help eliminate various skin issues. Consequently, below are some advantages of microneedling as a minimally invasive treatment.
- Improves the skin texture
The texture of your skin can improve because of microneedling since it triggers more production of skin proteins like collagen, making your skin tighter and firmer. Firmer skin reduces the size of pores, leading to a more even texture of your skin.
- Treats scars
It is possible to eliminate the tiny scars on your skin, primarily due to acne, when your dermatologist subjects you to microneedling. That happens because there is more production of proteins in the skin to assist in healing, providing its natural structure, strength, and shape.
Microneedling is not suitable for treating highly pronounced scars.
- Reduces visible wrinkles and fine lines
When you have wrinkles and fine lines, that can be a reliable sign of an increase in the depletion of your collagen production. The stimulation of minor injuries activates the healing mechanism of your skin and the production of more collagen.
Because more collagen production reduces crow’s feet, fine lines, and wrinkles, your skin will be smoother and more even-toned.
- Reduces damage due to the sun’s harmful rays
Prolonged exposure to the sun’s harmful UV rays often damages your skin and the connective tissue in its layer. Therefore, you will experience more fine lines and wrinkles. Moreover, you become more at risk of skin cancer.
The skin cosmetic procedure can help significantly reduce the sun’s damaging effects, such as darkened patches on the skin. The increase in the production of skin proteins reinvigorates your skin and encourages the formation of an even tone.
- Slows down signs of aging
Aging signs that may appear on your skin include wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. Additionally, your skin becomes looser and lacks its vibrancy.
Since the minimally invasive treatment triggers more production of skin proteins, improvement in the skin’s strength, elasticity, and structure slow down aging signs.
- Minimal potential side effects
For instance, laser resurfacing to address minor facial issues and improve your skin’s appearance will require almost two weeks of recovery. But, after a microneedling procedure, you can immediately resume your normal activities after one or two days of rest.
Also, the treatment can help reduce acne and rosacea and the visibility of stretch marks and tiny openings in the skin.
Contact The Beauty Medics today to book your microneedling treatments.
