Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, uses tiny needles to create controlled skin injuries that stimulate the body's natural wound healing process, promoting collagen and elastin production to improve various skin concerns such as wrinkles, scars, and hair loss. While generally considered safe and effective, it may cause side effects like skin irritation, swelling, and in rare cases, infection. Full results can take months to manifest, and certain individuals may not be suitable candidates for the treatment.

2. Microneedling, also called
collagen induction therapy,
involves the use of a tool that
has tiny needles which make
little pricks in the top layer of
the skin.
Microneedling tools include a
dermapen or dermaroller.
Collagen induction treatments,
which are considered
minimally invasive.

3. Why would anyone want to have tiny needles
pricking their skin?
Well, this seemingly odd practice is known to
trigger the body’s natural wound healing process,
which can help to encourage collagen production,
scar healing and an overall brighter complexion.

4. At first, microneedling was used for general skin
rejuvenation, but now it is being used to increase
collagen production and to target a wide variety of
common skin concerns that can be difficult to improve
— including wrinkles, scars, stretch marks, and even
hair loss.

6. Microneedling or micro-needling, is a minimally invasive
skin treatment in which a aesthetician intentionally
creates tiny punctures in the top layer of skin using
micro-fine needles.
The needles usually measure somewhere from 0.5 to 2
millimeters in diameter.
Microneedling can also be performed at home with
specialized tools.

7. This treatment is also known as collagen induction
therapy because it’s known for boosting collagen
production in the skin, which can make it beneficial for
a number of skin concerns including fine lines
and wrinkles.
Microneedling actually induces the production of new
collagen in the skin, known as neocollagenesis.

8. Collagen is the protein that helps give our skin strength
and elasticity, along with replacing dead skin cells.
As we age, collagen production naturally begins to slow
down which can lead to signs of aging (wrinkles, sagging
skin, etc.).
The controlled skin injuries produced by microneedling
send the skin into a repair mode that triggers the body to
produce new collagen as well as elastin, which is another
protein found in the skin that provides our skin with
desirable elasticity.

9. Microneedling also encourages the growth of
fibroblasts, epithelial and endothelial cells, which can
equate to a more even skin tone and a healthy glow.
It is important to realize that microneedling is not a
quick fix, as it involves the growth of new skin. It can
take several months for a person to see the full results
of the procedure.

11. BENEFITS OF
MICRONEEDLING

12. Boosts Collagen
Collagen production in the skin is crucial to our skin’s
appearance.
Less collagen as we age means more wrinkles, fine lines
and skin sagging.
So more collagen means a more youthful complexion,
and research shows that microneedling can actually
boost collagen production!

13. Improves Scars
Atrophic scars are sunken in the skin and form when the
skin is unable to regenerate tissue.
Examples of atrophic scars include those resulting from
acne and chicken pox. Over 80 percent of the patients
evaluated their microneedling treatment as “excellent”
on a 10-point scale.
There were no significant adverse effects recorded for
any of the patients.

14. Increases
Overall
Radiance
If you look up
microneedling before and
after pictures, they can be
quite impressive! Post-
treatment, people often
report increased radiance
of their skin.

15. The medical community generally considers
microneedling to be safe and effective, but there are still
some risks.
The primary risk is skin irritation after the procedure.
Other side effects could include:
swelling
discomfort at the site
redness
bruising
dryness
flaking of the skin

16. Bleeding is an uncommon reaction to microneedling,
though it may be more likely to occur after a deeper
treatment.
Bleeding may also be more of a risk for people who
have bleeding disorders or who are taking blood-
thinning medications.
It is important to disclose this information to a doctor
before receiving this treatment

17. There is also a risk of more serious side effects, including:
infection
skin pigment changes
reaction to topical medications used during treatment
Some devices involve additional risks. Those that use
energy or heat can increase the likelihood of burns.

18. Some people are not candidates for microneedling
treatment, including those with:
an active skin infection
active acne
keloid scarring
an unstable skin type