What is microneedling?

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that encourages collagen production using tiny, sterilized needles

Who can have microneedling ?

Microneedling is safe for almost anyone. The only contraindications are for those who currently have severe acne, infections, or wound-healing issues

How is microneedling done?

Using a handheld, drum- or pen-shaped device, electrically powered, with tiny needles that make precise, microscopic punctures in the skin

Benefits

Microneedling can help improve the appearance, quality and texture of your skin. It can minimize stretch marks, pore size, blackheads, scars, wrinkles, pigmentation. Evens skin tone, makes skin less oily, exfoliates the skin. Helps rejuvenate and plump skin.

It doesn't carry the risk of skin discoloration, unlike some facial rejuvenation procedures that use heat, light or lasers.

Before care

Avoid Accutane in the six months prior to beginning your treatment sessions.

Do not use topical agents that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or acids 5-7 days prior to your treatment.

Do not take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin, or Advil for at least 3 days prior to your microneedling session. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.

Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn for at least 2 weeks prior to your procedure.

No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior.  

Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there’s dense hair present in the treatment area, shave the day before you arrive for your appointment.

If you’re prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and the day of the treatment.

Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior because bruising is a common side effect of microneedling.

Aftercare

Avoid the sun, spas, saunas

Wear spf

No makeup till the next day

Avoid excessive exercise

Moisturise

Use only gentle products for the next 7 days nothing harsh like scrubs ahas bhas etc

Side effects

Common

Redness

Slight swelling

Slight tenderness

Less common

Bruising

Bleeding

Skin flaking

Itching

Breakouts