Important Considerations for Microneedling

Are you considering microneedling? The anti-ageing 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. 

Is microneedling right for me?

Before microneedling, we recommend consulting with your healthcare professional to ensure that it’s suitable for your needs. You may also wish to look over the following handy guides:

What is microneedling?

Microneedling is a cosmeceutical procedure (a procedure that achieves cosmetic results using medical-grade devices). When microneedling, tiny needles from a motorised microneedling pen are used to make microscopic punctures in the skin.  

Microneedling is also referred to as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT). 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. 

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

Important considerations of 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. 

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.

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. 

Always wipe down any benches/surfaces where you will be microneedling with antiseptic spray, tie back your hair away from your face and cleanse your skin prior to microneedling. Also, thoroughly wash and glove your hands.

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.

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. 

If in doubt, seek advice from your healthcare professional to assess if microneedling is right for your needs. 

How do I start microneedling and what do I do if I need help?

Whether it’s choosing the right microneedling pen for your needs, understanding how to get the most from your treatments, ensuring your environment is sterile or simply determining how to get closer to achieving the results that you desire - we’re here to help! 

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