Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure used to decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, decrease pore size, minimize or eliminate the appearance of scar tissue caused by acne or injury, and can reduce visibility of hyperpigmentation and sun damage. This results in a smoother, more even toned skin that can appear younger and fresher. 

Microneedling is a minimally invasive out patient procedure that requires very little down time.  Using the SkinPen an FDA approved microneedling device, micro-injuries are delivered to the skin using very fine needles.  This triggers the body's natural wound healing process, leading to increased collagen and elastin production.  Further, skin cell turnover and renewal of tissue, helps enhance skin elasticity, firmness and overall texture.  

While receiving a microneedling treatment a hyaluronic acid based serum or Platelet Rich Plasma (see here for more details)  is used to enhance effectiveness of procedure.  The microneedling process creates microscopic channels in the skin and the serum or PRP is driven into the deeper layers of the skin, where it can act as a moisturizing agent and cell repair stimulator.   Even after the procedure you will get increased penetration and effectiveness of active ingredients, such as vitamins, antioxidants and hyaluronic acid to further improve skin health.  

The whole procedure takes less than 1 hour.  Most individuals will experience mild redness and swelling post treatment.  This often feels like a sunburn and resolves within 1-3 days after treatment.  You will be given a post treatment protocol to follow for 3 days ensuring proper healing.   It is a suitable approach for a wide range of skin types and tones with minimal risk of adverse effects when performed by a trained professional. It can be customized to target specific skin concerns and used on almost all areas of the body, but most often on the face, neck and decolletage.  It can be combined with PRP hair restoration procedures to further stimulate hair growth and effectiveness of procedure.  

Micorneedling is a popular and effective treatment for many skin concerns.  It offers a range of benefits to improve skin texture, tone and overall appearance.  By stimulating collagen production, enhancing skin care product efficacy, and addressing specific concerns, individuals will see improvements in skin health over a full year as the healing process continues.  At Asula, I offer both basic microneedling with a hyaluronic acid based serum or with Platelet Rich Plasma that exponentially enhances the effectiveness of the treatment.  Please feel free to make a quick phone consult if you would like to make sure microneedling is a good option for your skin care needs.