Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves repeatedly puncturing the skin with tiny, sterile needles.
CIT should be separated from other contexts in which microneedling devices are used on the skin.
Microneedling is also known as dermarolling, skin needling and also collagen induction therapy.
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure for your skin.
The doctor doing the microneedling procedure uses thin needles to make tiny holes in the top layer of your skin.
The damage helps stimulate your skin's healing process, so it produces more collagen and elastin.
These proteins keep your skin firm and smooth.
Microneedling can cost anywhere from $200.00 to $700.00 per session.
However the number of sessions can vary, most people need three to six sessions for optimal results.
With this in mind, you may spend anywhere from $600 to $4,200.00 overall.
Those who have microneedling done may experience may experience mild side effects such as bleeding, bruising, swelling, and peeling.
Your skin may be reddened and irritated following your treatment, with sunburn-like tenderness, but for most people, this is the extent of the side effects.
In general, you can expect the results of SkinPen microneedling to last for four to six weeks.
The longevity of these results can be attributed to the length of your natural cellular turnover cycle, as well as how long newly produced collagen can last in the skin.
Microneedling procedures aren't painful, but they can be uncomfortable, especially for people who may be afraid of needles.
Microneedling uses tiny needlepoints to create punctures within the dermis; doing so helps encourage the body's collagen and elastin production, leading to younger and smoother-looking skin.
It is a good idea to start this type of treatment in your 20's or 30's so that the boost in collagen production is more significant.
This is going to train the skin to produce collagen regularly and keep your skin looking younger longer.