Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that helps patients with various skin conditions. Microneedling Sparks procedure involves injecting fine needles into specific areas of your body that contain blood vessels or lymphatic vessels. After that, the physician removes the needles, typically leaving only a superficial wound behind.
Microneedling works by stimulating the repair process with these minor needle wounds, similar to what happens when you get an injury or cut on your skin. The stimulus triggers new collagen production and stimulates cell growth in deeper layers of your skin tissue that can lead to smoother, more youthful-looking skin over time.
Microneedling is also known as microneedle therapy or microdermabrasion. Microneedling can help address the following skin-related complaints:
Scars from acne, injury, or surgery
Microneedling is a great way to treat scars and reduce hyperpigmentation. It is possible to treat even deep cuts, such as those caused by shaving, with microneedling. If you have acne scars that are hard to treat with traditional methods, then microneedling could be a good option as it can help reduce redness, inflammation, scaling, and pain associated with these types of scars. Microneedling is also an effective way of reducing the appearance of new acne scars and fixing existing ones by improving collagen production in your skin.
Fine lines and wrinkles
Fine lines and wrinkles are often present in people with dry skin, but they are also common among those who have not been exposed to enough sunlight. Microneedling can help heal these fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production, improving the appearance of your skin’s elasticity, and reducing inflammation that causes fine lines and wrinkles to form in the first place.
Telangiectasia
Telangiectasia is a disorder that causes painful red lesions on the skin, often resulting from increased blood flow through tiny capillaries in the skin called telangiectasias. Microneedling reduces these lesions in some people with this condition due to its ability to promote blood vessel growth into these lesions, which diminishes their appearance over time.
Dryness & roughness
Dryness and roughness can cause irritation and redness on the surface of your skin, which is why microneedling can help treat this condition. It involves creating microchannels in the skin through a procedure that helps increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage while improving collagen production within these channels.
Mature skin thinning and, or loss of elasticity
Mature skin loses its elasticity as we age. Microneedling helps reverse this process by stimulating collagen production and improving blood flow, stimulating new cell growth in mature areas. In addition, microneedling may improve pigmentation problems caused by sun exposure or acne scars.
Rosacea
Microneedling is an effective treatment option for rosacea. It can stimulate blood flow in the facial area which will help flush out toxins from inflamed areas and reduce inflammation, so they do not get worse over time – a critical factor in treating rosacea.
Skin care helps you look and feel your best. You may have skin issues that require immediate attention or could be just starting to show symptoms. A dermatologist can help you find the proper treatment for your condition, whether it is acne, minor cuts or burns, or something else. If you have any questions about whether microneedling is right for you, please visit or call LUX Dermatology to talk to a dermatologist about the safety and benefits of microneedling.