There is a range of microneedling treatments available, that promise to naturally help to make your face look younger, remove blemishes and scars.
You can walk into a clinic that specialises in facial aesthetics in Bristol, undergo a chemical-free treatment and notice dramatic results within 48 hours.
From rollers to pens, here is how microneedling works.
The Principle
Most skin care treatments and products are based on the same principle. Our skin is made up of several layers, and as your skin gets older, newer, younger skin will replace it. This usually happens every month.
Sometimes, however, the body’s natural process of shedding dead skin cells does not completely work, which results in blemishes and differently textured skin.
At this point, you can use an exfoliant, either in the form of a facial scrub or a chemical peel.
If however, neither of these work, microneedling can stimulate healthy skin growth by using tiny needles to stimulate collagen growth, which is the protein that helps your skin stay elastic.
By stimulating collagen growth, new healthy skin develops, which can reduce the appearance of scars, fine lines, wrinkles and blemishes.
There are many ways to microneedle, from home rollers to professional dermapens. Typically home rollers are far less effective and need to be regularly replaced to avoid infection.
What Can I Expect From Microneedling?
The first thing to expect from microneedling is that your skin may feel a little sensitive afterwards.
Your face will generally be numbed beforehand, but it may look a little red and blush for a few hours afterwards.
