Micro-Needling

Benefits of Microneedling in San Diego County, Newport Beach, and Temecula, California

Microneedling can be a powerful treatment to slow the signs of aging and stimulate the growth of collagen and elastin, which is essential to maintaining younger-looking skin. It can help prevent new lines and wrinkles from forming. With the generation of new skin cells triggered by this treatment, only a few sessions can noticeably reduce deep wrinkles on the forehead, fine lines, and crow’s feet.

Results with microneedling are completely natural, as it uses the natural healing mechanisms of the body. As there is little to no downtime with this minimally invasive procedure, it serves as an excellent maintenance treatment for women and men who want to delay the signs of aging.

​​​​​​​Acne Scars
For patients with acne scars, research published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has shown that microneedling therapy can produce a remarkable improvement in the visibility of scarring. As longer needles may be used to achieve maximum results for severe acne scars, treatment should be performed by a skilled medical professional.

Scars After Surgery
Surgical scars fade with time, but for some people, they remain visible, darker in color, sunken, or raised. If you are unhappy with the appearance of surgical scars, Cosmedyx Spa also offers advanced scar removal treatments. For surgical scar removal that produces visible improvement in the appearance of surgical scars, our providers perform microneedling treatments to restore healthier skin over the incision sites, improving the tone and texture of scarred skin. This treatment is available to speed healing or reduce the appearance of existing scars.

​​​​​​​How does it work, and how many treatments are needed?
Professional-grade microneedling devices can use needles as long as 3 mm for maximum effectiveness in treating deep scars below the surface of the skin. Researchers in a study published in Dermatologic Surgery compared fractional laser treatments to microneedling for effectiveness in resolving scars. Both treatments were found to be effective and comparable, although microneedling has fewer side effects and less downtime.
The number of treatments you will need can vary, but generally, a series of six microneedling scar treatments, scheduled four weeks apart is often needed to produce optimal results.

What to Expect In a Microneedling Session
Microneedling is a virtually painless procedure, performed in sessions typically lasting less than 60 minutes. An anesthetic cream will be applied to your skin so you are comfortable during treatment. A layer of water may also be applied for lubrication so the microneedling device will glide more smoothly. The device is then rolled over your skin to create tiny micro-injuries in the skin surface.
Your skin may appear somewhat red after treatment, appearing and feeling like a mild sunburn. The appearance of the skin will return to normal within a few days, and results become visible gradually. The natural growth of collagen stimulated by the treatment continues in the weeks and months following your microneedling sessions.

How Many Microneedling Sessions Are Needed for Maximum Results?
It takes more than one treatment to achieve optimal results with microneedling. Depending on the areas treated and your cosmetic goals, you may need 3 to 6 microneedling sessions to arrive at the maximum results. If you are treating deep wrinkles, severe sun damage, stretchmarks, or scarring, you may require 6 sessions or more. Treatments are generally spaced 3 weeks to a month apart for greater safety.