The wrinkles and sagging skin that develop with age are due in part to declining collagen production as you get older. Naima Cheema, MD, and the team at Nexclin Medicine in Roswell, Georgia, can help reverse these signs of aging with cutting-edge microneedling treatments that boost collagen production and restore your skin’s youthful glow. Call or book an appointment online today to find out more.
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is an aesthetic procedure that helps to rejuvenate your skin. It involves making minute pinpricks in your skin using a specialized device that has tiny needles in it. The pinpricks create just enough tissue damage to activate your body’s natural production of collagen.
By activating collagen production, microneedling improves your skin’s tone and elasticity, and you can enjoy a more youthful appearance.
What does collagen do for my skin?
Collagen is a protein that’s found all around your body. Along with elastin, collagen supports the skin and soft tissues, providing the elasticity and tautness of your skin when you’re young.
You have a lot of collagen in your younger years, but as you get older, collagen levels drop. When this happens, your skin starts to lose the tautness that makes you look young and instead begins to sag and wrinkle.
However, kickstarting the production of new collagen with microneedling treatment can help reverse the common signs of aging.
What types of skin problems can microneedling treat?
Microneedling is an effective treatment for a range of skin conditions, as well as treating common blemishes like:
- Acne scars
- Age spots
- Fine lines
- Oversized pores
- Scarring
- Wrinkles
Microneedling is often combined with dermal fillers to address problems like hollow cheeks and temples and acne scarring.
What happens during the microneedling treatment?
You need to apply a topical anesthetic about an hour before your microneedling treatment session, ensuring you don’t feel any discomfort during your treatment.
The team has considerable expertise in using a microneedling device. Using the correct technique is essential to ensure that the new skin heals evenly and has a smooth, natural-looking complexion. You should start to see a difference in your skin within a few weeks, once the new collagen fibers grow.
Your microneedling treatment is likely to take around 30 minutes. When it’s over, your provider applies a soothing skin lotion to reduce inflammation. You won’t be able to see the needle marks after your treatment as they’re so small. You might, however, feel some soreness or skin irritation. Your face might also look red for a few days.
You don’t need to take time off after your microneedling session, but you do need to be careful in the sun. Your skin will be extra sensitive for a while, so always apply sunscreen before exposing your skin to sunlight.
If you’d like to know more about microneedling, call Nexclin Medicine or use the online form today to book an appointment.
