{"id":14896,"date":"2023-03-14T15:43:48","date_gmt":"2023-03-14T20:43:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldenstatedermatology.com\/?p=14896"},"modified":"2023-04-07T11:56:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-07T16:56:00","slug":"microneedling-truly-does-go-skin-deep-with-visible-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldenstatedermatology.com\/blog\/microneedling-truly-does-go-skin-deep-with-visible-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Microneedling Truly Does Go Skin Deep \u2013 with Visible Results"},"content":{"rendered":"

While many of us love the convenience of video conferencing, for some it was a bit of a shock. Is that what I look like<\/span> to other people<\/span>? Where did my jaw line go? Am I really that wrinkled?<\/span><\/p>\n

You may be resigning yourself to <\/span>aging gracefully, or <\/span>perhaps<\/span> you\u2019re slowly investing more in skincare products and maybe even at-home treatments. If you\u2019re curious about what\u2019s available that <\/span>isn\u2019t<\/span> surgery but <\/span>does<\/span> produce results, <\/span>including<\/span> firmer skin, <\/span>improv<\/span>ed<\/span> texture, <\/span>and<\/span> even <\/span>softe<\/span>r<\/span> s<\/span>cars<\/span>, then keep reading!<\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n

Tiny Holes Lead to <\/span>Healing<\/span> Changes<\/span><\/h3>\n

One noninvasive process that produces noticeable improvement, from acne to wrinkles, is microneedling. Needles! <\/span>That doesn\u2019t<\/span> sound pleasant!<\/span><\/p>\n

Not to worry. <\/span>In this case, the needles are tiny<\/span>, <\/span>the results <\/span>potentially<\/span> huge<\/span>, and<\/span> <\/span>most importantly, <\/span>minimally painful, <\/span>thanks to topical numbing creams<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Microneedling<\/span>, also called skin needling or collage<\/span>n<\/span> induction therapy (CIT<\/span>)<\/span>,<\/span> is a minimally invasive procedure<\/span> that uses<\/span> thin needles to make <\/span>minute <\/span>holes in the top layer of your skin. The damage <\/span>prompts your skin to heal, which <\/span>results in the gradual production of<\/span> collagen and elastin<\/span>, making<\/span> your skin firmer and smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c<\/span>When you think of microneedling, e<\/span>ssentially picture creating <\/span>tiny holes with tiny needles all over the face<\/span>,\u201d says <\/span>Kasie Palmer, PA-C <\/span><\/a>of Golden State Dermatology. \u201c<\/span>The body responds to that \u2018damage\u2019 to heal you, and that healing produces <\/span>collagen.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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From Pens to Radiofrequency<\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on your goals, your health, and your skin, you have multiple options available when it comes to microneedling in a <\/span>board-certified<\/span> dermatologist office.<\/span><\/p>\n

Traditional Microneedling: <\/span><\/strong>Tools like<\/span> <\/span>SkinPen<\/span><\/a>\u00ae<\/span> <\/span>Precision <\/span>use tiny sterile needles to evenly puncture the skin<\/span> of the face and neck<\/span>. (Don\u2019t worry \u2013 doctors apply a topical <\/span>anesthesia<\/span> to <\/span>numb<\/span> skin<\/span> first!) Not only does this spur collagen <\/span>and elastin <\/span>production, but it also makes it easier for the skin to absorb topical applications, like <\/span>platelet-rich plasma which enhances results even further<\/span>. You\u2019ll see results after one or two treatments, with significant improvement after four to six. Even when you\u2019re done with treatments, the skin will continue to improve on its own.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Radiofrequency<\/span><\/strong>:<\/strong> Tools like <\/span>Scarlet RF<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Vivace RF<\/span><\/a>, and <\/span>Agnes RF<\/span><\/a> use micro-needle electrodes bipolar radio frequency (RF) technology. This is a great treatment for skin tightening, with very little downtime and no pain. And because the technology uses radio frequency, not light (as with lasers), it\u2019s safe for any skin color. Patients see results after only one treatment, with a recommended set of three <\/span>in<\/span> a year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits of Microneedling<\/span> <\/span><\/h3>\n

\u201cWe always talk <\/span>with<\/span> our patients about their goals and expectations,\u201d says <\/span>Avis Chiu, PA-C<\/a> of Golden State Dermatology<\/span>. \u201cWe want everyone to be happy with the results, and part of that is understanding what different procedures can \u2013 and can\u2019t \u2013 do.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Microneedling helps with a wide variety of concerns:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n