Micro-Needling Facial Rejuvenation

By Nicole Hayre, MD

One of the most exciting new options for people who want to reverse the signs of aging, reduce fine lines, treat acne scars, and achieve a more youthful appearance is called micro-needling. Although the procedure has been around for a long time, and is used for a number of types of treatments, it is now on trend.

The principal of micro-needling is that it creates a therapeutic effect of allowing your body to do most of the work. Micro-needling involves the use of a device that contains fine needles. The needles are used to puncture the skin to create a controlled micro skin injury. These punctures create small micro-channels in the skin to allow hyaluronic acid, growth factors, and platelet rich plasma (PRP) to be introduced into your skin. These then, in turn, stimulate the body's normal response and build new collagen and elastin. For those who don't know these terms, collagen and elastin are the two main components that keep your skin looking fresh and young.

Over time, as we age, the muscles in our face contract and create lines, like brow lines or crow's feet. This is normal, but as we age, those lines become larger and deeper. It is also natural to begin to lose collagen and elastin with age. So, the combination of our normal muscular contractions with the fact that we are losing more and more of the substances that keep us looking young, creates the appearance of aging.

Micro-needling is very effective at reducing the appearance of aging and is probably the most exciting advancement in recent years for skin rejuvenation, especially on your face, and treatment for scars, like acne scarring and stretch marks.

Of course, with any procedure or skin treatment to make your skin look younger, your health has a big effect on how successful the treatments will be. A good diet with a healthy mixture of nutrients is essential. Exercise is always going to benefit your appearance, and something as simple a drinking plenty of water can make a big difference in how you look and feel.

Putting together a healthy lifestyle with new and advanced treatments like micro-needling is a great way to reverse the signs of aging and have the youthful, healthy appearance you desire. Today is the day when you need to begin your journey and take advantage of all the wonderful advancements that benefit you. Contact your board certified dermatologist and ask about micro-needling and other treatments available to help you stay young and your appearance youthful.