Important Considerations for Microneedling

The Anti Aging and complexion Rejuvenation Benefits are Profound!

There are some general considerations that you should be aware of before microneedling. Let’s walk through the basics.

What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a cosmeceutical procedure, a procedure that achieves cosmetic results using medical-grade devices. It is capable of delivering a cosmetic grade and medical grade treatment beneath your skin. When microneedling, tiny needles from a motorised microneedling pen are used to make microscopic punctures in the skin. 

These tears are called Microdermabrasions and through a process called Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) it boosts your skins natural ability to produce high amounts of collagen deployed to the surface and depth of your skin which causes the formation of newer, more youthful skin. This is because the microscopic punctures created during the treatment (also known as microchannels) trigger a trauma/healing response in your skin. Your skin perceives that there has been a small injury and as a result, floods the tissue with the signal to naturally produce more collagen and elastin to heal the ‘wound’.

As the skin heals, so too do skin imperfection soften and even disappear completely. It is truly remarkable to see just how capable your skin is of repair. It is not unlike breaking a bone and it healing to be stronger than before.

Microneedling is helpful for the treatment of fine lines, wrinkles, scarring, hyperpigmentation, uneven skin tone, stretch marks and dryness/dullness, making it an ideal antiaging wonder treatment.

Important Considerations when Microneedling

Allow time for your skin to recover

After microneedling, skin redness is common – and this may last for several days. For this reason, you’ll want to ensure plenty of time between microneedling and any important events you may have scheduled.

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Protect your skin from the sun

During this time, you should also take extra care to protect your skin from the sun, as microneedling can make your skin more photosensitive. Any sun exposure without adequate sunscreen can increase your risk of developing hyperpigmentation, so ensure to always wear a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 50+, and ideally a mineral-based sunscreen.

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Hygiene is important

Microneedling can also have some other risks such as scarring or infection, if care is not taken to perform the treatment hygienically. It’s crucial to remember that microneedling is a cosmeceutical treatment, and you are essentially creating microscopic open wounds in the skin, so appropriate care must be taken to create a sterile environment and to keep your device sterile, too.

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Only use cartridges once

Microneedling cartridges are single use only, and should be disposed of after each use. Always ensure that you’re opening a new cartridge packet every time you perform microneedling.

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Only use safe devices from Licensed Dr. Pen resellers

Only ever use a microneedling device that comes from a licensed Dr. Pen distributor to ensure you are buying authentic products. These devices have under gone rigorous testing for safety and quality, and their registration ensures your peace of mind that you have purchased the highest quality device.

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If in doubt, check with your doctor

Avoid microneedling if you have cuts or abrasions on your skin, active acne or any other skin condition that may place you at higher risk of injury or infection. Microneedling should also be avoided on those under 18 years of age.

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