Microneedling
Microneedling Services Boca Raton
During microneedling, a series of ultra thin needles are injected into the dermis and epidermis. These micro wounds tell the body to start repairing itself, and as a result, collagen and elastin begin to regenerate. These tiny perforations also allow the introduction of important nutrients, vitamins, minerals and skin medications, guaranteeing that they will be well absorbed.
What Can Microneedling Accomplish?
Frequently Asked Questions
Microneedling can be applied to the:
- Face
- Around the eyes
- Mouth
- Chest
- Hands
- Arms
- Scalp
- Neck
- Legs
- Stomach
- Back
Some advantages of microneedling include:
- Safe, effective and approved by the FDA
- Painless, no discomfort
- No downtime
- Appropriate for all skin types, tones and textures
- Stimulates collagen and elastic growth
- Heat-free, no lasers
- Needle length can be customized
- Effective where lasers are not
- Cost effective
- Tightens, tones and revives
- Stimulates circulation
What can I expect from the microneedling procedure?
Microneedling is administered with the use of a skin pen, or battery-operated, handheld device containing one dozen fine needles. These are customized to the exact depth required by each patient. The pen gently glides across the skin over a period of about 15 minutes. Remember that a numbing gel is usually applied before the pen is used, so you will not experience any discomfort. A light treatment usually feels like sandpaper brushed against the skin, while a deeper treatment may feel like a sunburn.
Recovering
In the hours and days that follow microneedling, your skin may feel tighter than usual. It may also be extra sensitive to the sun, so you will want to protect your skin from the rays through sunblock and a sunhat. Be careful not to pick at the skin so it may heal properly.