Microneedling involves the use of small sterile needles to create micropunctures in the skin to stimulate the wound healing process without causing significant damage to the skin. The wound healing process causes an increase in the production of collagen and elastin in the dermis.
Microneedling is becoming an increasingly popular method of skin rejuvenation to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and also in the treatment of scarring.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
The needles range from 0.5 to 2.5 millimeters and rotates over the skin from a pen-like device, which creates tiny wounds that breach the stratum corneum—the top-most layer of the skin—to reach the epidermis and deeper dermis.
PAIN LEVEL:
5
PROCEDURES REQUIRED:
3-6
DOWNTIME:
24-48 hours