The Benefits of Skin Needling

17 Aug 2009 @ 7:27 AM

The Benefits of Skin Needling

Collagen Induction Therapy is a procedure which often requires a trip to a specialist. However, skin microneedling is a variety of collagen induction therapy which can be done in your own house, in your own time; this makes wrinkles less visible, reduces acne scarring and reduces stretch marks.

A common factor in the creation of scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and uneven skin is a lack of collagen. Micro needling encourages collagen production in the skin, which helps prevent or reverse their formation.

Microneedling (skin needling) is a procedure carried out using a skin roller that is covered with several tiny needles. These needles break the outside layer of skin and carefully part the pores of the skin. This method has 2 big bonuses; it actively stimulates collagen generation at the same time as allowing creams and lotions to be absorbed more effectively through the outside layer (epidermis) of skin. Micro needling (skin needling) creates a very small trauma which lasts for a short period of time and doesn’t cause the skin any real harm such as bleeding in the treated area in the way that laser therapy or microdermabrasion do.

The microscopic punctures (which are often just the opening of the pores of your skin) caused by the Needling of the skin, encourage collagen production in the second layer of skin (the dermis) and it creates a good environment for collagen and elastin formation. These key ingredients help the skin to cosmetically repair.

There are lots of alternatives to skin needling, most of which require visits to clinical beauticians or other specialists. These include laser therapy and Micro-Dermabrasion. Using a skin needling roller at home is generally much cheaper.

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