Microneedling. Efficacy, indications and contraindications for microneedling

In the modern world, many substances and preparations have been developed for skin rejuvenation, many procedures have been invented to preserve youthful skin. Every year modern cosmetology develops, making millions of patients happy. Among the variety of cosmetic procedures, there is such a procedure as microneedling.

Read more on estet-portal.com what is microneedling, what is the effectiveness of the procedure, as well as what are the indications and contraindications for it.

• What is microneedling. Treatment effects
• Microneedling procedure technique. Indications and contraindications
• Advantages and disadvantages of the procedure microneedling

What is microneedling. Treatment effects

Microneedling is a cosmetology procedure that is carried out with the aim of renewal of cells of the skin, starting the processes of regeneration and activating the potential of cells. The second name of microneedling is mesoroller therapy.

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Microneedling effects:

• skin texture and color are evened out;
• age-related changes in the skin become less noticeable;
• improves the appearance and metabolism of the skin.

Initially, microneedling was done to improve the appearance of the skin, then it became obvious that this procedure could also cope with some skin defects.

Microneedling technique. Indications and contraindications for the procedure

Before microneedling, the skin is thoroughly cleansed. Then a substance is applied to the skin with the action necessary for the patient (getting rid of age-related changes, pigmentation), then the skin is massaged with special tools - dermapen or mesoscooter.

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These instruments have small thin needles that pierce the top layers of the skin and leave small holes. Active substances applied to the skin penetrate through these holes into the deep layers of the dermis.

Thus, skin stimulation occurs in two ways – mechanical and chemical. Thanks to the procedure, the active components penetrate directly into the dermis, where they exert their effect. Therefore, the fight against skin aging is much more effective and faster.

 

 

Microtraumas after the procedure heal rather quickly, and the process itself is accompanied by minor pain or discomfort. Microneedling is suitable for all skin types.

Indications for microneedling:

• presence of stretch marks and scars;
• pigmentation, post-acne, enlarged pores;
• saggy and/or loose skin;
• presence of age-related skin changes in the form of wrinkles;
• high sensitivity and dry skin;
• cellulite.

Microneedling contraindications:

• violation of blood clotting processes;
• severe acne, elements of inflammation on the skin, rosacea;
• diabetes mellitus;
• oncological or infectious diseases of the skin;
• presence of a large number of moles – the procedure is not carried out on them;
• pregnancy, lactation.

It is important to know that microneedling should be only in a beauty parlor, the procedure is not for home use, as it requires high-quality skin cleansing, accuracy and literacy of the person doing the procedure, as well as sterility instrumentation.

Advantages and disadvantages of microneedling procedure

After the procedure, it is important to intensively moisturize the skin, as microneedling is an abrasive procedure, after which the skin requires special care at first.

Microneedling, like any other cosmetic procedure, has its advantages and disadvantages.

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Microneedling Benefits:

• minimum rehabilitation period;
• using the procedure, any zone is processed;
• active substances are transported directly to the dermis;
• disposable needles guarantee sterility and safety;
• slight pain;
• a worthy alternative to peeling,deep dermabrasion and laser skin resurfacing.

The disadvantages of microneedling include some bleeding of the skin during the procedure.

If the equipment is poorly processed or of poor quality, and the microneedling procedure was not carried out in sufficiently sterile conditions, complications on the skin may develop, which manifest themselves in the form of herpes simplex, damage or inflammation of the skin.

Therefore, it is important to have these procedures done by an experienced beautician in order to enjoy the effects of microneedling.

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