Because I think microneedling is easy to operate, I want to choose to do it at home. Is this really feasible? Maybe many people will tell you that it is feasible and have successful cases, but I still don’t recommend that you do it because the risk is still too great.
First of all, in terms of disinfection, formal institutions usually use high-pressure sterilization and ultraviolet light disinfection. If you operate it at home, it is obvious that this sterilization condition is not enough, and microneedles require strict aseptic operation.
Secondly, in terms of operation, microneedles require professional judgment, such as what type of microneedles to use, how deep the microneedles are inserted, how large the area of microneedle trauma should be, whether to use anesthetics, etc. I believe that most people who do it at home find it difficult to control the operation well, and the subsequent skin management and product use must consult the opinions of professionals.
In summary, microneedles are not a daily beauty project, so it is not recommended that you do it at home.
What is microneedle?
The full name of microneedle is gold radio frequency microneedle, which belongs to the medical beauty treatment project of microneedle radio frequency. Because the surface of the microneedle on the treatment head is plated with gold, it is referred to as microneedle. The working principle of microneedle is the perfect combination of microneedle and radio frequency. The treatment adopts micro-invasive radio frequency dot matrix technology. The microneedle inserts the tiny microneedle into the skin at a specific depth through acupuncture, directly stimulating the superficial and middle layers of the skin. This mechanical stimulation can directly and controllably damage collagen and stimulate collagen regeneration. The radio frequency carried by the needle tip can accurately transmit the generated heat energy to the skin layers at different depths to play a specific therapeutic and anti-aging role. The needle body of some microneedles is insulated, which can protect the epidermis from thermal damage, thereby avoiding stimulating the epidermis and causing adverse reactions such as scabs and pigmentation.
What are the advantages of microneedles?
One of the great things about skin microneedling is that patients typically notice some signs of improvement within a week of treatment, with more noticeable results within the next three to four weeks. This treatment works by creating tiny irritation points in the skin, prompting the body to kick-start its own repair mechanisms and produce new collagen and elastin.
Newly produced collagen contributes to the smoothness, firmness, and overall improvement of the skin, but since collagen production can take several weeks to peak,patients will have to wait a while before seeing the full results. Also, how quickly you see results will depend on the specific cosmetic concern you’re looking to address.For example, if you’re looking to reduce acne or burn scars with skin microneedling, you may need four to six treatments, four to six weeks apart, and the full results may take six months to a year to show. Conversely, if you’re simply looking to improve early signs of aging on your face, one or more treatments may be enough, and the results you’re looking for may be achieved in as little as one or two months. After an initial consultation and assessment of your skin condition, we’ll be able to give you a more accurate timeline to expect.
What skin problems are best treated with gold microneedles?
Although gold microneedles are all-rounders, even top students have subjects they are better at and subjects they are average at. To summarize the strengths and features of gold microneedles, they are mainly: skin problems related to excessive oil production and acne + skin rejuvenation. In detail:
Best group 1: Friends with large pores and excessive oil production
Best group 2: Friends who have repeated acne and acne scars
Best group 3: Friends with fine lines and rough skin
Best group 4: People who have the initial signs of aging, sagging skin and contours, and deepening nasolabial folds.
Best group 5: People who have comprehensive problems around the eyes, including dark circles, sagging skin around the eyes, fine lines around the eyes, slight eye bags, and tear troughs.
Best group 6: People who are troubled by stretch marks or growth marks
Best group 7: People who are troubled by neck lines
Of course, any skin problem actually requires comprehensive treatment and conditioning. Not one treatment can improve all problems. Many skin problems require a combination of complementary treatment methods to achieve the best treatment effect. While you are interested in medical beauty treatment, don’t forget to adjust your lifestyle and take proper care. The healthiest lifestyle, healthy work and rest, healthy diet, and healthy exercise can make medical beauty treatment more effective. An unhealthy lifestyle will not only greatly reduce the treatment effect, but will also make our skin condition worse and worse.
Microneedling treatment course and treatment interval
No skin problem can be solved once and for all with a single treatment. For common skin problems, a course of treatment usually consists of 3-5 sessions. The number of treatments required is directly related to the severity of the skin problem. The more serious the problem, the more treatments are required. The interval between each treatment is 1-2 months.
Does microneedling treatment hurt?
The main reason why it is called a hell-level or hell-level medical beauty project is that many friends on the Internet commented that the pain during the treatment is quite strong. But in fact, pain management during the treatment is also very important. We can reduce the pain by extending the time of applying anesthetics, removing anesthetics in different treatment areas, and adjusting treatment parameters. When the treatment stops, there will be no more pain immediately. As the skin repairs and the effect gradually appears, the “really good” law will appear frequently, and everyone will actively plan the next treatment while planting grass.
Is the recovery period of microneedling treatment long? What precautions should be taken after surgery?
As a minimally invasive medical beauty project, microneedle treatment has a short recovery period, which is similar to the recovery period of ordinary microneedle treatment. Usually, you can resume washing your face normally 24 hours after surgery. The redness and swelling period can return to normal in 3-5 days. There will be small bleeding spots in some parts, and they will generally recover completely in about 1 week. The immediate hot and scalding sensation after surgery generally subsides in a few hours.
The skin will be relatively dry in the short term after treatment. You can use moisturizing masks appropriately and increase the frequency of moisturizer use to enhance moisturizing. Friends with more oil may have small pustules or acne in a small area, which will disappear on their own with normal cleaning. Simplify skin care for the first 3 days after treatment, and stop using essence products temporarily. Makeup can be applied one week after treatment. It is recommended to physically block the sun for the first 3 days, and apply sunscreen for sun protection after 3 days. Do not steam saunas or hot springs within 2 weeks after treatment. Eat less spicy food during the redness and swelling period, do not drink alcohol, and have a regular work and rest schedule to promote skin repair.
Side effects of microneedling
After microneedling, redness, burning, itching, temporary skin color darkening, reactivity, etc. will generally occur. It is normal to have postoperative reactions.
Any skin project has a recovery process. Microneedling generally takes about a month to show results. Everyone should keep a calm mind, do a good job of postoperative care, and don’t be anxious.
If it is really uncontrollable or very serious, make an appointment with the doctor for a follow-up visit.
Is there anything better than microneedling?
Microneedles are often compared with Mesotherapy. The effect of microneedles is better than that of Mesotherapy, because Mesotherapy are only an improvement for the dehydrated skin, while microneedle treatment can not only improve the problem of dry skin, but also solve the problems of skin spots, acne pits or uneven acne scars. Therefore, compared with Mesotherapy, microneedles have more advantages, but the specific choice should also be based on personal skin type.
