Skin needling – treats skin conditions

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Collagen Induction Therapy is often a procedure that involves a trip to the doctors (or a specialist). However, skin needling is a form of collagen induction therapy which can be carried out in your own house, in your own time; this makes wrinkles less visible, improves acne scarring and reduces the appearence of stretchmarks.

One thing that scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and uneven skin have in common is a lack of collagen. Microneedling stimulates collagen production in the skin, which helps prevent or reverse their formation, this can only be achieved if skin needling is carried out frequently to keep the skin healing until it has healed to an acceptable level.

Micro-needling (skin needling) is a process carried out with a roller that is covered with several tiny needles. These needles puncture the uppermost layer of skin and carefully part the pores of the skin. This method has two major advantages; it competently encourages collagen generation at the same time as providing a clear channel for creams and lotions to be absorbed more effectively through the top layer (epidermis) of skin. Skin needling (microneedling) creates a very minor trauma which only lasts for about one hour and doesn’t cause the skin to break or bleed in the treated area in the way that laser therapy or microdermabrasion do.

The microscopic punctures (which are often just the opening of the pores of your skin) caused by the micro-needling of the skin, stimulate collagen production in the second layer of skin and it creates a good environment for collagen and elastin formation. These key factors help the skin to cosmetically repair.

There are several alternatives to Micro Needling, and a lot of these require visits to a specialist. These include laser therapy and Micro-Dermabrasion. Using a Micro needling roller at home is generally much cheaper.