Time, collagen loss, and environmental exposures like sun damage can lead to rough, dull-looking skin. Restore your smooth, radiant skin with microneedling, an effective collagen-stimulating treatment that improves a wide range of skin conditions. This treatment has several benefits that make it a popular skin rejuvenation tool.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling or collagen induction therapy uses tiny needles to create microchannels in the skin. These tiny areas of controlled damage trigger your skin’s healing response and encourage cells in your dermis to produce more collagen. As a result, you see more even, refreshed-looking skin.
At Manhattan Aesthetics, we offer Vivace® RF microneedling. This form of microneedling uses radiofrequency (RF) energy to boost the effectiveness of your treatment. The RF energy travels deep into the dermis, where it stimulates even more collagen production.
Top 5 Benefits of Microneedling
With so many treatments available, why do so many people choose microneedling? This treatment has several benefits that make it so popular and effective.
Stimulates Collagen Production
Microneedling is one of the most effective ways to trigger collagen production. This new collagen adds support and firmness to the skin, making it smoother and more even. This new collagen also decreases the appearance of lines, wrinkles, and acne scars.
Speeds Cell Turnover
Microneedling causes a healing response that brings new skin cells to the surface, replacing dull, damaged ones. This rejuvenated layer looks soft, clear, and even. This process also helps eliminate the damaged, pigmented cells that cause dark spots and hyperpigmentation.
Treats Many Skin Concerns
We recommend microneedling for a wide range of skin concerns, including:
- Lines and wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Acne scars
- Dullness
- Sun damage
- Skin laxity
- Uneven skin tone
- Hyperpigmentation
With a series of sessions, microneedling offers dramatic improvements in your skin’s texture and tone for a healthier, more vibrant look. A boost of new collagen restores a more youthful appearance.
Minimal Downtime
You may experience minor redness, swelling, or sensitivity for a day or two after microneedling. There is no downtime required, but you will need to avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen. Avoid using harsh or irritating products on your skin while it heals. We can recommend a gentle cleanser.
Helps Skin Absorb Treatments
The channels created by microneedling allow beneficial skincare products to bypass the dead outer layers of skin and reach deep into the layers where they can have the most benefit. We can recommend products that will help you maximize your microneedling benefits.
Am I a Good Candidate for Microneedling?
Microneedling is safe for all skin types and tones. It does not use light or laser energy, making it suitable for even darker skin tones. Good candidates for this treatment have reasonable expectations and want to improve their skin without recovery time. Microneedling should not be done on broken or irritated skin, if you have a skin infection, or if you tend to form abnormal scars.
Take the Next Step
Ready to learn more about microneedling? The first step is to come in for an in-person consultation with our expert providers at Manhattan Aesthetics in New York, New York, today.
Please fill out the form on this page or call our office during regular business hours at (212) 960-8172.
