Skin Needling: Enhance Your Skin Through Microneedling
No need to be confused; skin needling, microneedling, and CIT Injections are all terms for the same procedure that you might find offered by a beautician in Guildford. If you're seeking expert services, consider visiting a Guildford beauty clinic where holistic beauty approaches are embraced.
What is it?
In a nutshell, skin needling involves pricking the skin with a series of very fine needles. While there is minimal penetration, this process induces a wound healing response in the skin, promoting new collagen production. Many beauticians in Guildford recommend this technique for its effectiveness. During the skin needling process, fine needles puncture the outermost layer of skin to create a controlled injury that stimulates growth. This might sound scary and counterproductive to those of us taught to nurture and protect our skin at all costs, but the beauty of skin needling is that it doesn’t cause actual damage. Instead, the skin is stimulated, encouraging natural growth processes that lead to firmer skin and fewer fine lines. As scar tissue breaks down, it triggers a healing response, allowing for an important boost in collagen. If you’re looking for a reliable Guildford beauty clinic, consider consulting a Guildford beautician who specializes in holistic beauty treatments.
Who is skin needling best for?
Because of the non-invasive nature of skin needling, it’s suitable for most people to use safely. If you suffer from any of the issues below, skin needling might be a great solution for you:
- Wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Sun damage
- Hyper-pigmentation
- Rosacea
- Stretch marks
You are not suited for skin needling if you are experiencing: active acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, severe solar keratosis, skin cancer, raised moles, warts, and any open wounds or sores. It is important to tell your clinician, especially at a Guildford beauty clinic, if you have any of these skin conditions before you start treatment.
The benefits of skin needling
Collagen is truly the skin’s greatest internal healer, which is why its production is one of the great benefits of skin needling. After a treatment at a beauticians Guildford clinic, you may experience:
- Improvement of scars
- Improvement in hyper-pigmentation irregularities
- Reduced wrinkles
- Better skin texture and complexion
- Enhanced absorption of your skincare products
- Increased thickness of the skin
How to prepare your skin for skin needling
Firstly, we start with deep skin cleansing to help avoid infection and keep you comfortable throughout treatment. This treatment has grown enormously in popularity, not only due to the great results but also due to the minimal downtime. Since no heat is created in the skin, it can be performed on any skin type and color. The treatment itself can take anywhere from 1 hour to 1 ½ hours depending on the device being used. I generally recommend a series of 6-8 treatments spaced 2 weeks apart for optimum results.
How often should you do skin needling?
To achieve truly outstanding results, depending on your skin’s sensitivity, it’s advised that you see a clinician at least 6 times. Your Guildford beautician will be able to perform a treatment or advise you on when to schedule your next appointment.
Does skin needling hurt?
Just as some people find waxing painful and others don’t, this is all down to the individual! I try to make treatments as comfortable for you as possible, so you can be rest assured that you’re in safe hands at our holistic beauty clinic.
How long does it take to see results?
One of the great benefits of skin needling is that you can see results almost immediately! This is because the skin’s collagen production starts accelerating as soon as the micro-wounds are created in the skin. The best results will start to show 4-6 weeks after your treatment and will continue to improve as you follow your treatment course over the next 12-24 months.
How to enhance the results of skin needling
I always recommend that the following be included in your routine for truly enhanced results:
- Only use a gentle cleanser and tepid water to clean the face for 72 hours post-treatment
- Nourish skin with the range of recommended natural serums to help soothe and protect
- Avoid wearing makeup for the 48 – 72 hours following your treatment
- Avoid direct sunlight and swimming pools for 72 hours post-treatment
- Most importantly… Immediately apply a good quality broad-spectrum SPF 25 or more sunscreen. You MUST continue to wear sunscreen for the following days (and every day!)
Tips and best practices to improve your skin needling results
- Up your vitamin A and C game. This will help to boost collagen (and keep you at optimum health!) Take supplements and eat a wholefood diet rich in fruit and vegetables.
- Ice any areas that feel painful to reduce swelling.
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