Discover the microneedling with SkinPen benefits that make it a powerful solution for skin rejuvenation, stimulating your skin's natural collagen production for a more youthful appearance. How Microneedling Works Microneedling with a skin pen is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny, sterilized needles to create small punctures in the skin. These little pricks stimulate your …
Discover the microneedling with SkinPen benefits that make it a powerful solution for skin rejuvenation, stimulating your skin’s natural collagen production for a more youthful appearance.
How Microneedling Works
Microneedling with a skin pen is a cosmetic procedure that uses tiny, sterilized needles to create small punctures in the skin. These little pricks stimulate your body to start healing itself. This healing process then creates new collagen and elastin, which act as special building blocks that strengthen and firm your skin.
The healing process involves three phases:
- Inflammation: Your body sends extra blood to clean the tiny holes and remove any harmful substances. It’s like preparing the skin for repair.
- Proliferation: New skin cells form, and your body puts down a temporary layer of new elastin and collagen. This helps establish a foundation for healthier, more radiant skin.
- Remodeling: Over time, this temporary layer is replaced with even firmer skin. The new collagen and elastin get better, tighter, and rearrange themselves. This helps keep your skin looking and feeling better over time.
SkinPen: The Gold Standard
SkinPen is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device, ensuring proven safety and effectiveness. SkinPen is a tool that uses tiny needles to make small holes in your skin. This helps your skin produce more collagen, a natural substance that improves the appearance and texture of your skin, making it look healthier and younger. When SkinPen makes these tiny holes, your body starts to heal them. This healing process creates new collagen and another substance called elastin that helps reduce the appearance of scars, wrinkles, and other skin problems.
Key Benefits of SkinPen Microneedling:
- More Collagen: SkinPen helps your skin make more of its own special “skin glue.” This makes your skin strong, stretchy, and look young. It also helps with tiny lines.
- Better Skin: Your skin will feel smoother and more radiant. It helps with rough spots, big holes (pores), and uneven color. Your skin will look shiny and lovely.
- Fewer Scars: It can help conceal old marks from pimples, cuts, or stretch marks by creating new, smoother skin.
- Less Dark Spots: It helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and sun damage. Your skin color will appear the same everywhere.
- Suitable for Everyone: It works for all skin colors and types.
- Quick Recovery: Your skin may be slightly red for one or two days. Then, you can go back to your typical day.
What to expect Before, During, and After treatment? Before Microneedling:
Before your microneedling session, you’ll first have a chat with a skin expert. It’s essential to discontinue using strong skin creams or blood-thinning medications for about a week before the procedure and avoid exposure to the sun for a week or two to prevent sunburn or tanning. When you come for your appointment, please ensure your face is clean, with no makeup or lotions applied.
During Microneedling:
During a microneedling session, your skin is first cleaned and numbed for 20-30 minutes. Then, a SkinPen (a device with tiny needles) is moved over your skin, creating controlled micro-holes. This feels like a vibration or scratch but is not very painful due to the numbing effect. Afterward, a soothing serum is applied, and your skin will appear red, similar to a sunburn. The whole process usually takes 30-60 minutes.
After Microneedling:
Immediately after microneedling, the skin tends to be red and swollen, similar to a sunburn. We recommend avoiding applying anything to your skin, including makeup and sunscreen, for the first few hours after treatment. Over the first one to two days, refrain from using intense face washes, sweating heavily, or swimming; instead, use only gentle cleansers. In the next few days, the redness will subside, and your skin might peel slightly, but it’s crucial to always use sunscreen and avoid picking at your skin. Please note that it may take several months to see the full results, and you may require more than one treatment. Always follow your practitioner’s advice.
Learn more about our Microneedling with SkinPen treatments in Riverside.
Ready to transform your skin? Book your microneedling appointment at The Skin Clinic MedSpa today and take the first step towards healthier, more radiant skin!
Jessica Bokhari
Jessica Bokhari is a Board-certified Registered Nurse and Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience in Aesthetic Medicine, ICU Care, and Non-Surgical Cosmetic Treatments. She is dedicated to providing her patients with the latest advancements in minimally invasive procedures, ensuring they achieve their aesthetic goals with personalized care and attention to detail.
