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6 Reasons Microneedling Is So Beneficial for Your Skin

6 Reasons Microneedling Is So Beneficial for Your Skin The Ella Effect

Are you concerned about the signs of aging, such as dullness and wrinkles? Have acne scars, hyperpigmentation, or huge pores hampered your skin’s appearance? Microneedling may be the key.

Microneedling’s quick and painless process and outstanding outcomes have made it incredibly popular over the past decade. It’s a non-invasive, safe, and more natural approach to achieving the smooth, radiant, and youthful skin you’ve always wanted.

But what exactly does it provide? Please explain. Also, how does it function? What are the advantages of it? Learn more by reading on…

What Is Microneedling?

It’s worth emphasizing that microneedling doesn’t involve cutting or slicing the skin. Your doctor or nurse will make small holes in your skin with a tiny needle. When your skin is injured, the body produces more collagen and elastin to heal the wound. The proteins in your skin are responsible for keeping it firm and supple.

Microneedling is typically performed on the face, but it can also be done on the legs, back, neck, or anyplace else you notice symptoms of damaged or aging skin. The desired results may require more than one session to achieve.

Before Trying Out Microneedling

Before initiating microneedling treatment, a doctor’s appointment is necessary. A microneedling treatment can be performed by a plastic surgeon, dermatologist, or esthetician. Make sure the person administering the treatment has used this technique before.

Before discussing your medical history or your desired outcome from therapy, your doctor will likely ask you questions about your skin and general lifestyle. Getting before and after pictures of your microneedling treatment at some clinics is also possible.

The time is here to inquire about anything you want to know about microneedling.

  • Is there a possibility of adverse effects?
  • I was wondering if anyone has had pain from microneedling.
  • How long will it take before I start seeing outcomes?
  • Can I have any downtime after surgery?
  • Should I expect to undergo multiple sessions of treatment?

You may be instructed to use a vitamin A or C ointment on your skin about a month before your procedure. Collagen production can be kicked off with the use of these products.

Microneedling Procedure

Your doctor will apply a numbing lotion, such as lidocaine gel, after sanitizing the region to make the process more bearable. They often involve the ointment 30–45 minutes before treatment begins.

Your healthcare provider will then use a hand roller or an electric tool to make incisions in your skin. Tiny needles are incorporated throughout the roller. The doctor or nurse will use it to slowly and carefully glide across your skin. The electrical tool has pulsating hands that enter the skin. The needles on the electric device are extendable. Scars and particularly deep acne pits may require a longer needle. The length of needles varies from 0.5 mm to 2 mm.

You can feel heat or itching on your face as the microneedling procedure begins. You may feel discomfort if the needles are inserted too close to a bony location, such as the cheek. Deep microneedling has the potential to cause minor bleeding.

A microneedling procedure could take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours, depending on the size of the affected area.

Benefits Of Microneedling

After just one session of microneedling, your skin will look radiant, and the benefits will continue to improve your complexion for months to come. There are many reasons to try microneedling, but here are six:

1. Reduces the impressions of wrinkles and fine lines. 

Does your skin look tired and lifeless? Microneedling’s anti-aging benefits include reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles like those found on the forehead, the eyes, the mouth, and the lips. By stimulating the production of new skin cells, we can give your body the building blocks to repair its damaged skin and reveal a more radiant complexion.

2. Tightens your skin.

Sagging or loose facial skin can make a person look older than they are, which can have a devastating effect on self-esteem. We can tighten your skin and make you look younger and healthier by encouraging the body to produce more collagen and elastin (the cells that give your skin its framework and hold it together).

3. Tightens your pore size.

Problematically large pores are common. Large pores are aesthetically unpleasing and can increase your risk of developing skin conditions like acne and blackheads. Using microneedling can help you achieve smaller pores, remove dirt and oil, kill acne-causing germs, and improve the overall appearance of your skin.

4. Reduces the impression of scars. 

One of microneedling’s less-heralded advantages is its ability to lessen scarring. Microneedling is a treatment option for scarring of various kinds, including acne scars, burn scars, and stretch marks, which can help you feel more confident about your skin. It is possible to speed up the healing process and lessen the appearance of fresh and old scars by triggering the body’s natural healing reaction and supplying the ingredients necessary for regeneration deep within the skin’s layers.

5. Enhances collagen production. 

It’s no surprise that collagen has been the topic of much discussion about anti-aging and skin care products over the past few years. Plenty of collagen ensures that your skin will be robust, smooth, and healthy. Using medical skin needling treatments, we can stimulate your body to manufacture more robust collagen, resulting in supple, youthful skin.

6. Reduces pigmentation.

Hyperpigmentation, in which localized areas of skin become noticeably darker than their surrounding tissue, is a common problem. Even though it’s not dangerous, it can affect your self-esteem because of your appearance. The brown pigment melanin, which gives your skin its typical color, accumulates in excess, causing the skin to darken.

To have your body eliminate these melatonin deposits and replace them with young, healthy, and ordinarily colored skin cells, we will use medical microneedling on you. We are restori

ng your skin’s natural glow and clarity.

Takeaway

To enhance your skin’s appearance, microneedling can be a non-invasive, non-surgical therapy. Like any cosmetic procedure, you should go to a reputed clinic. Contact Ella Esthetics today if you’re interested in scheduling an appointment for microneedling or any of our other aesthetic services.

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Angela Williams is an esthetician, permanent makeup and microblading artist and lash and laser technician located in the Washington DC area. She is the owner of Ella Esthetics, providing skin care, lasers and IPL, microblading and cosmetic tattooing services in Alexandria, VA.

Angela holds degrees in Cellular Biology and Molecular Genetics from the University of Maryland, which give her an unparalleled technical understanding of the skin, a subject about which she is truly passionate. While earning dual degrees, she simultaneously operated two successful businesses before turning her attention to her true passion, skincare and cosmetic tattooing. She now holds licenses in esthetics, permanent makeup and tattooing in multiple states including Virginia, Florida, California and NYC. As is evidenced by her career, Angela believes education is the key to long term success and she commits herself to a lifetime of learning and educating others at every opportunity.

An artist to the core, Angela enjoys painting as a vocation and hobby in her spare time. As a mother of four, she has created and sold many children’s paintings, keeping her artistic zest alive throughout her entrepreneurial endeavors. Microblading and pmu were the perfect medium for Angela to combine her love of art and skincare. She is trained in microblading, advanced manual and machine techniques, and all permanent makeup. She has joined the ranks of Jenn Boyd Ink, a prestigious microblading company, as an educator in basic and advanced techniques. Always an advocate for women supporting each other, teaching and watching the success of her students has brought additional fulfillment to her career.

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Hi! My name is Katie Parry and yes that is my real name! I hold a B.S. in Exercise Science and Health Promotion from Florida Atlantic University and graduated from the Beauty & Health Institute with my Laser Technician license and Facial Skin Care Specialists license. I love being an esty! I am passionate about skin care and helping people feel and look their best! I am certified in advanced chemical peels, professional skincare and aesthetic treatments that help reverse the signs of aging. I’ve spent the last two years working and gaining more knowledge under a physician at a Medical Aesthetic office in Florida. I am thrilled to working with the team at Ella Esthetics and look forward to meeting you all soon!

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Breanna is an NCC board-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in cosmetic injectables located in the DMV area. She earned her BS in Nursing at the University of Wisconsin, and has over 7 years experience in the health care field. She went on to complete a Master of Science in Nursing specializing in Women’s Health and Midwifery from Georgetown University in 2017. Breanna decided to widen her scope of practice to include aesthetics medicine as a way to combine her years of medical practice with her eye for subtle and unique beauty. When she isn’t working she can be found at the National Gallery of Art indulging in the latest exhibit, at Politics and Prose listening to an author give a book talk, at the Kennedy Center watching a ballet or at a salsa club with her husband, dancing the night away.

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