Many clients look at the term ‘microneedling’ and automatically group this aesthetic treatment with other injectables like Botox – assuming that the use of a needle means something is injected into or under the skin to enhance its texture, glow, and overall look.
However, microneedling treatment doesn’t involve any product. Rather, it relies on the act of puncturing the skin with lots of tiny needles, to stimulate natural healing processes and rejuvenation.
In short, microneedling uses a specially designed pen which is fitted with lots of tiny needles, penetrating the skin at a rapid rate during each session. These fine pinpricks ignite the body’s natural healing process, stimulating cell renewal and the production of elastin to heal and improve the skin.
Microneedling is all about enhancing your natural look and assets. But what are the limitations of this treatment – and how do they compare to the benefits?
Benefits of Microneedling
Microneedling is a targeted treatment offered by professional aestheticians. It uses a specially designed pen to penetrate the skin with tiny pinpricks, stimulating the body’s own healing process. Not only does this pump blood to the treatment site, rejuvenating and energising the skin, but it stimulated cell renewal, kickstarts the production of elastin, and increases collagen levels along the way.
And the benefits don’t end there. Because of the minimally invasive format of microneedling, this treatment requires minimal downtime and provides noticeable results soon after treatment. A numbing cream is used to ensure comfort throughout, with most clients leaving the clinic with a healthy glow; enjoying their newly enhanced skin texture and minimised pores.
Who Benefits from Microneedling
With the benefits of microneedling spanning both the treatment experience itself and the wide range of benefits, who exactly is this treatment for?
Microneedling tends to be most popular with clients who want to enhance their natural look – rolling back the clock with some anti-aging support and stimulating the production of collagen to give their skin a youthful boost and glow.
It is also beneficial for those with small scars and marks that they want to minimise, with the accessible approach to treatment and ease of microneedling aftercare making this suitable for clients from all walks of life.
What are the Limitations of Microneedling Treatment?
Of course, every treatment has its limitations. Microneedling, while effective at stimulating collagen and boosting the appearance of the skin, cannot remove deep scars or fill in deep wrinkles. It is also unsuitable for those with particular skin conditions – with our advice being to use an early consultation to discuss your skin, specific concerns, and any issues you have to receive tailored advice regarding treatment.
Used right, microneedling is an unrivalled treatment that enhances the appearance of skin through its own natural healing processes. Understanding the limitations is all part of the journey towards a more confident you – get in touch for more information on the benefits, limitations, and to book your session.
Charle Smith