Laser is more expensive than microneedling.
Laser skin procedures costs between $1,000.00 to $2,500.00 per laser session.
Microneedling costs between $300.00 to $700.00 per session.
However although laser treatments cost more than microneedling the laser treatments produce longer lasting and faster results than microneedling does.
A topical numbing agent is used for both microneedling and laser treatment although the majority of people find the pain associated with microneedling to be much more tolerable.
Microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy, which is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny needles to stimulate collagen production in your skin.
Microneedling is done by using a handheld device that has fine needles which puncture your skin and creates micro injuries which trigger your body to produce new collagen and elastin.
This process helps your skin repair itself and improve it's elasticity, firmness and texture.
Microneedling can treat a variety of skin conditions including sun damage, crow's feet, fine lines, stretch marks, wrinkles, enlarged pores, burns, scars, surgical scars and acne scars.
During a microneedling session you can expect some light bleeding and your skin might even feel tight or burn in the days and weeks after the microneedling.
You might also have some dry and flaking skin and you will usually need multiple microneedling sessions, about 3 weeks to 8 weeks apart to get the desired results.
After that then you may only need a maintenance microneedling treatment once a year.