What is Micro Needling?

Micro needling is a collagen induction therapy .It utilises the body's own healing mechanism for stimulating collagen. Multiple needles are used to induce trauma to skin. It causes a natural inflammatory response which starts inflammatory cell migration ,proliferation ,matrix deposition and tissue remodelling . Amongst these , there are fibroblasts which create collagen fibres which form the structure and filament in the dermis of skin. Collagen production is affected by intrinsic factors like age, genetics and by extrinsic factors like uv light,pollution and smoking.

Collage fibres give smoothness and elasticity to skin . Decreased collagen causes the presence of fine lines, increased wrinkles,  decreased recoil capacity of skin causing stretched pores, thin skin and fragility of skin. 

Micro needling is a process in which controlled injury is done to the skin. Thin sterilised needles are used to puncture the skin in different depths depending the area on the face. These stimulate collagen and give smooth and firm even texture to the skin.

It also helps in shrinkage of pores , reduced acne scars, fine wrinkles and decreases pigmentation .

 

What to expect after a Microneedling session?

On day 1: The skin appears erythematous and bleeding spots might be seen.

On day 2: A red hue is present on the skin and mild swelling might be noticed.

On day 3: skin might appear pinkish in color , swelling will reduce.

It takes about 2-3 days for healing to occur .

 

Is it good for people with acne scars ?

Acne scars are atrophic scars. These are rolling scars ,boxcar scars, ice pick scars . There is a loss of tissue below the skin surface.

Microneedling helps in inducing collagen and hence increased collagen tissue in the skin .This reduces the appearance of scars .

Multiple sittings are needed to correct the acne scars depending on the depth of the scars.

 

What are the benefits of microneedling ?

• Decreased appearance of scars.

• Decrease in fine lines, wrinkles.

• Decreased dark spots ,hyperpigmentation. 

• Reduction in size of pores .

• Decreased stretch marks

• Improved skin tone

• Youthful appearance 

• It can also promote hair growth when used on the scalp.

 

Can micro needling be combined with other treatments?

Micro needling can be combined with other treatments like Biomodulators, GFC, mesotherapy.

Your plasma and platelets with growth factors are separated from your blood and injected into the skin,these growth factors further stimulate collagen formation  and healing. These are first injected into the skin and then are used along with micro needling to stimulate COLLAGEN.

When mesotherapy is done agents are used according to the requirements of the skin 

For example if skin brightening is required then glutathione or vit C is used.

For hair growth minoxidil is used along with micro needling

 

What is the cost of micro needling?

Micro needling can start from 5000 RS per session depending upon the agents which are used.

 

How many sittings of micro needling are required ?

Multiple sittings are required for the best results .However results can also be seen after the first week of the first session

For the best results 3-4 sittings with a time gap of 4-6 weeks are required

 

What are the side effects related to microneeedling?

Mild erythema and bleeding are expected after micro needling ,but if in case you have any serious complications like peeling of skin, infection, bruising, hyper pigmentation you should report back to the doctor immediately 

Home care instructions will be given to you

 

Who are the right candidates for micro needling?

If you have skin with fine lines, wrinkles, open pores, acne scars, dull looking skin, pigmentation then microneedling is for you it will help in stimulating collagen and hence reduce these conditions and gives a more youthful and even skin.However there are certain contraindications for microneedling for example,psoriasis,eczema,open pores,active acne,hypertrophic or keloid scars .

In patients with those conditions different treatment modality can be used

 

Is microneedling painful?

Before microneedling procedure a numbing cream is applied for 45-60 minutes,most of the patients donot experience pain after this.If you have  any discomfort further ,an anaesthetic agent shall be used  inorder to minimise the discomfort

 

How long is the procedure?

Microneedling procedure is about 30 minutes long after which a calming lotion is applied and a mask given for 15-20 minutes . It is advisable to do microneedling in the evening so as to reduce the sun exposure while going back 

Most important aftercare is sun protection reducing the sun exposure and using a spf protecting from both UV A and UV B IS IMPORTANT also to  avoid skin care products which has alpha and beta hydroxy acids and retinols is needed.Make up needs to be avoided for 24-48 hours .Strenous exercise which causes flushing should also be avoided .You are required to stay hydrated and apply a sunscreen, apply well hydrated moisturiser 

 

Complete sun protection is a must after the process