Your college roommate was expert at needling you. It was helpful in rebuilding your spirits after a brutal finals week.
Needling can work wonders rebuilding your skin, too, believe it or not. At Northcoast Laser we offer microneedling with the Eclipse MicroPen to reduce wrinkles, improve skin texture, resolve pigmentation issues, and soften scars.
Microneedling triggers a wound response in the body. This concept is the basis of many skin rejuvenation procedures. Everything from fractional lasers to radiofrequency waves, when the energy is delivered into the dermis the body perceives it as an injury and responds by creating new cells, including collagen. Since collagen is the basic protein responsible for the support structure of the skin, it is of particular interest.
Microneedling with Northcoast Laser Cosmetics is another effective rejuvenation option. Also known as collagen induction therapy, the idea is to prick the skin to stimulate that healing response in the body.
Here’s some more background on microneedling.
It’s all about the “pen”
What can microneedling treat?
At Northcoast, we treat numerous skin conditions with microneedling fine lines, melasma, hyperpigmentation, surgical scarring, stretch marks, and large pores. We usually recommend from three to six microneedling sessions for the best results.
How does it work?
The idea behind microneedling regeneration is the wound response. Once microneedling produces tiny wounds in the skin, the body reacts to this by activating its healing mechanisms. This process induces the production of new collagen in the skin, known as neocollagenesis. Not only does this procedure stimulate collagen production, it also builds up the growth of endothelial cells, which are the thin layers of cells lining the blood vessels and capillaries. This means there will be better blood supply to the skin, which creates a healthy glow. Also, following treatment, we apply topical gels, creams, and serums (depending on the needs of your skin) and they are absorbed more effectively due to the microchannels in your skin.
Non-invasive and safe
Because the epidermis remains intact, microneedling is safe and can be used in areas where laser treatments and deep peels can’t be done. Plus, the topical numbing keeps the patient comfortable. The tiny pricking channels close within one hour, so post-procedure infections are extremely rare. The procedure can be repeated every four to six weeks as needed. For one to two days after treatment, patients will experience some redness and mild swelling akin to a mild sunburn.
Interested in boosting your body’s collagen production? Give it some needling at Northcoast Laser. Call us at 440-NEW-FACE to schedule an appointment.