If face scrubs, moisturisers, and exfoliators aren’t helping your skin to look bright and smooth, dermal needling could be the treatment you need to restore your youthful glow. 

Micro dermal needling is a treatment that improves the appearance of a range of skin concerns by boosting the body’s natural collagen and elastin production. 

It’s used to treat everything from acne scars and pigmentation to enlarged pores and visible signs of ageing. There’s also minimal downtime, so you don’t need to hide away for a week post-procedure. 

Benefits of Micro-Needling

Micro-needling uses tiny fine needles to create shallow cavities into the dermal layer. This stimulates the body’s natural wound response to the injury that therefore induces collagen and elastin to heal the micro-wounds caused by the needles. 

The skins function and complexion improves and appears more youthful. Micro-needling also improves the appearance of scarring, stretch marks, and wrinkles. 

While you might find the idea of using needles a little scary, the procedure is very safe, painless, and requires minimal downtime. There are plenty of skin needling benefits, including:

Reducing the Appearance of Scarring

Skin Dermal Needling is an effective treatment to reduce the appearance of surgical and acne scarring. By stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin around the scarred tissue, micro-needling triggers the body to produce new healthier and younger-looking skin. 

In a study published in the Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, 88.7% of participants reported an excellent or good improvement in the visibility of scarring following micro-needling treatment. 

Natural Way to Counter Signs of Ageing

Our body stops creating its own collagen around the age of 25. However, collagen moves around the body as needed to repair skin and tissue. Dermal needling has the ability to destroy damaged skin cells and replacing they with better functioning ones. 

Micro-needling triggers the body to produce more of its natural anti-ageing proteins. You can achieve a natural-looking, younger, and healthy glow with next to no downtime.

Reduces Appearance of Stretch Marks

Despite the promises of some expensive serums and creams, unsightly stretch marks can be tough to treat effectively. There are only a few cosmetic procedures that can reduce the appearance of stretch marks. 

Micro-needling is one of those procedures. Many people combine micro-needling with laser treatments to improve the appearance of stretch marks and achieve smoother, even-toned, and healthier-looking skin. 

Reverse Sun Damage and Pigmentation

Naturally boosting the induction of collagen is an effective way to reverse sun damage and pigmentation of the skin. Melasma is a common skin concern that causes blotchy or brownish discolouration. In a study of micro-needling as a treatment for melasma, 100% of participants demonstrated good results. 

Minimal Downtime

Micro-needling is non-invasive and requires no extended downtime. You may experience some reddening and mild swelling, but this should go down, and the skin should return to normal within 24-48 hours.

Dermal needling benefits make it an effective procedure for a wide range of skin concerns. Here’s what you need to know about this non-invasive cosmetic treatment. 

What Does Skin Needling Do?

Skin needling is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles to puncture the top layer of the skin. The body produces collagen and elastin to repair the micro-wounds and in turn, rejuvenates the skin in the area. 

Collagen is a protein the body naturally produces. It’s used to repair and rejuvenate tissue, and it’s also what keeps your skin looking fresh and youthful. As we age, the body gradually produces less collagen, which results in visible signs of ageing. 

Skin needling boosts collagen induction in targeted areas to counteract signs of ageing and improve the appearance of a wide range of skin concerns. 

What Is Skin Needling Good For?

Dermal needling benefits the following skin concerns:

• Acne scarring

• Fine lines

• Wrinkles

• Enlarged pores

• Sunspots

• Stretch marks

• Pigmentation

• Broken Capillaries

Skin needling doesn’t remove the outer layer of skin, making it a suitable cosmetic treatment for people with thin, sensitive, and darker skin tones. 

How Often Should You Do Skin Needling?

The number of treatments you will need to achieve your desired look depends on your skin condition. Every person is different, and Nik @ Mojo Beauty will advise you on the recommended treatment plan during your consultation in the studio. She generally recommends treatments every 6 weeks initially and travels to Auckland to see her clients every 8 weeks.

In general, moderate acne scarring can require 3 to 4 treatments and more noticeable scarring and stretch marks may require 5 to 6 treatments to achieve the desired results. 

Skin needling for wrinkles, fine lines, and visible signs of ageing can be improved with a series of 3 to 6 treatments. 

How Long Does It Take to See Results From Skin Needling?

You may notice an improvement in the texture of your skin within a few days of your skin needling treatment, but it takes time for dermal needling to stimulate collagen and elastin production to achieve more noticeable results. 

Your skin will make continual progress and become firmer, smoother, and more healthy-looking over a period of three weeks.

It may take multiple treatments for you to achieve your desired results, but skin needling has been proven to be an effective non-invasive cosmetic treatment to improve skin health. 

A 2008 study found that four micro-needling treatments spaced 6 weeks apart resulted in a 400% increase in collagen and elastin six months after the final treatment. 

Is Micro-Needling Good for Your Face?

Yes. Micro-needling is an effective way to improve your complexion and reduce the appearance of large pores, acne scarring, wrinkles, and more. 

It will also help you to make the most of your skincare products. The European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences found that micro-needling enables the skin to absorb topical creams and medications better so they can work more efficiently and achieve more impressive results.

Does Skin Needling Hurt?

A numbing cream is applied before the treatment so that you won’t feel any pain during the procedure.

You may experience some redness and discomfort in the hours after the procedure. This can feel similar to the effects of mild sunburn. Any redness or swelling should subside within a couple of days as the skin heals and is revitalised.

During this stage, it’s important to protect your skin from sun exposure and any irritants that could increase discomfort. Nik has a wonderful Medik8 Post Treatment Pack the cleanses, hydrates and protects your skin for the following 5 days, it’s only $65

Can Micro-Needling Ruin Your Skin?

The risk involved with micro-needling is minimal. As with any cosmetic procedure, there can be some mild side effects such as skin irritation and redness. This will usually subside within 48 hours of the procedure.  

In the first few days following the treatment, its advisable to avoid direct sun exposure and any strenuous activities. It would be best if you gave the gym a miss for a few days post-treatment. 

It’s also important that you don’t use any exfoliants or alcohol-based facial cleansers to avoid aggravating the skin in the treated area. 

Does Skin Needling Actually Work?

Skin needling is proven to improve the appearance of acne scarring, large pores, wrinkles, and signs of ageing. Depending on the issue you want to resolve, you can choose between carbon-laser facial and micro-needling to treat your skin.

Both the Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery and the American Academy of Dermatology has found that micro-needling is an effective way to rejuvenate the skin and improve the appearance of wrinkles and scarring. 

Nik takes comprehensive before and after photos, so you can really see the difference in your skins appearance. You’ll notice an improvement after your first procedure, but you will need multiple treatments to achieve a smoother, firmer, and brighter complexion.