Micro Needling 

Microneedling Definition      Go Back

Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that involves the use of tiny, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries on the skin's surface. This process stimulates the body's natural healing response, promoting collagen and elastin production, which can improve skin texture, reduce the appearance of scars, and minimize fine lines and wrinkles.

Microneedling

Overview

Wrinkles, acne scars, enlarged pores, and stretch marks can make people feel self-conscious about the uneven appearance of their skin. Dermatologists have a variety of devices and medications at their disposal to help improve these skin conditions—from lasers to chemical peels to microdermabrasion. Another minimally invasive option is microneedling, a nonsurgical procedure that’s performed in a dermatologist’s office.

Though the thought of needles may make you cringe, microneedling is not painful. Doctors generally apply a topical anesthetic cream beforehand to help numb the area being treated. It has few side effects other than temporary redness and swelling post-treatment. Microneedling typically has a shorter recovery time compared to the lasers or chemical peels that are also used to help resurface the skin and improve its texture.

At Rani Beauty Salon, microneedling is offered to treat a variety of cosmetic skin conditions. “The way our skin looks is a big part of how people perceive us,” says Sunita Rani, aesthetics director for Rani Beauty Salon “Patients have high satisfaction when they can improve the appearance of their skin and eliminate signs of aging.”

“Microneedling is an exciting treatment that has very little downtime but visible results,” says Rani Beauty Salon, Sunita Rani. “By creating tiny channels through the skin, allowing us to infuse serums and active ingredients more efficiently, this treatment will stimulate collagen production and improve skin texture and tone.”

What is microneedling?

Microneedling, is performed using a handheld, drum- or pen-shaped device, electrically powered, with tiny needles that make precise, microscopic punctures in the skin. These “micro-injuries” do not leave scars; they work by helping to stimulate the skin to repair itself naturally through a process called dermal remodeling. 

This process starts with inflammation, which stimulates the skin to produce new collagen (the elastic fibers that make skin tight, smooth, and youthful). Collagen levels in the skin decline as we age, and new collagen can be produced when the skin is in repair mode.

Three to five monthly or biweekly treatments are recommended to achieve desired results. Through a series of sessions, microneedling can increase elastic skin fibers. Microneedling also helps the epidermis (the outermost layer of skin), which naturally thins with age, become thicker and tauter.

What conditions does microneedling treat?

Microneedling is used to treat a variety of skin conditions that cause depressions in the skin such as acne scarring, surgical scars, other scars, burns, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks. (The procedure is less effective on deep, narrow “ice-pick” acne scars than on broader ones.)   

Microneedling does not deliver heat to the skin like lasers do. As a result, people who have melasma (dark patches of skin) and hyperpigmentation (dark spots on the skin) can undergo microneedling without the risk of worsening pigmentation problems. (Darker skin is susceptible to pigmentation changes as a post-inflammatory response.)   

What are the side effects of microneedling?

There are a few temporary side effects to be aware of with microneedling. The procedure causes short-term swelling, redness, and skin flaking, which can last for a few days. Most people can return to wearing regular makeup within a day of treatment. Skin will be more sun-sensitive after treatment, so sunscreen is also advised.   

POST CARE

• Avoid makeup application for 24 hours.

• Only use the products provided to you by your skin care therapist

• Wash your skin with cold water only

• Refrain from any exercise for at least 24-48 hours

• Avoid direct prolonged sun exposure, hot tubs, saunas and steam rooms for at least 48 hours

• Do not apply sunscreen for at least 48 hours

• Avoid touching your face and keep hair/scarves away from the face

• Keep the face clean at all times

• Change pillow cases nightly up to 5 days minimum following treatment

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A procedure that uses tiny needles to treat scars, enlarged pores, wrinkles, and stretch marks

The procedure causes short-term swelling, redness, and skin flaking

The procedure may cause short-term swelling, redness, and skin flaking.