Micro dermal needling Fendalton Christchurch

Micro dermal needling is a method that Nik at Mojo Beauty uses to treat different skin conditions. The technique involves using multiple tiny, sterile needles to puncture the skin and cause physical trauma. This trauma prompts the derma, a deeper layer of skin, to rebuild.
Micro dermal needling may help address many skin-related complaints, including:

• wrinkles
• scarring
• acne
• alopecia
• skin pigmentation issues
• stretch marks
• rosacea
• loose skin, such as after weight loss or liposuction

It also helps to rejuvenate the skin.
In addition, professionals can use micro dermal needling to deposit medication, such as topical tretinoin or vitamin C, deeper into the skin. This can boost the treatment of a variety of issues, including acne scarring.
Read on to learn more about micro dermal needling, how it works, and whether there are any risks.

How does micro dermal needling work?
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Micro dermal needling may help address wrinkles, acne, scarring, and stretch marks. Micro-needling increases the production of collagen and other healing factors by causing trauma to the skin.
Collagen is an essential protein that helps keep the skin looking youthful, with a firm, smooth, and stretchy texture.
Ageing causes the decline of collagen in the skin, contributing to wrinkles and other signs of ageing.
Skin can also lose collagen due to injuries, such as acne scarring, stretch marks, or other scars.
It is important to realise that micro dermal needling is not a quick fix, as it involves the growth of new skin. It can take several months for a person to see the full results of the procedure.

What are the benefits?

A 2018 systematic review found that micro dermal needling is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate skin and treat scars and wrinkles.
The researchers acknowledged, however, that determining whether micro dermal needling is a viable treatment option in all cases will require further research.
A press release from the American Academy of Dermatology also states that people can expect a reduction in the “appearance of large pores, fine lines and wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks.”

What are the risks?

The medical community generally considers micro-dermal needling to be safe and effective, but there are still some risks.
The primary risk is skin irritation after the procedure. Other side effects could include:

• swelling
• discomfort at the site
• redness
• bruising
• dryness
• flaking of the skin

Bleeding can happen, although it may be more likely to occur after a deeper treatment.
Bleeding may also be more of a risk for people who have bleeding disorders or who are taking blood-thinning medications. It is important to disclose this information to a doctor before receiving this treatment.
There is also a risk of more serious side effects, including:

• infection
• skin pigment changes
• reaction to topical medications used during treatment

Some devices involve additional risks. Those that use energy or heat can increase the likelihood of burns.
Finally, some people are not candidates for micro-dermal needling treatment, including those with:

• an active skin infection
• active acne
• keloid scarring
• an unstable skin type

Seeing a medical skin care professional, skin therapist who is experienced in these types of procedures will help minimise the risks.

What are the benefits?

A 2018 systematic review found that micro-dermal needling is a safe and effective way to rejuvenate skin and treat scars and wrinkles. A press release from the American Academy of Dermatology also states that people can expect a reduction in the “appearance of large pores, fine lines and wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks.”

What are the risks?
The medical community generally considers micro-needling to be safe and effective, but there are still some risks.
The primary risk is skin irritation after the procedure, mainly due to a bacterial infection through mismanagement of after care. Other side effects could include:

• swelling
• discomfort at the site
• redness
• bruising
• dryness
• flaking of the skin

Bleeding can occur in micro-needling, though it may be more likely to occur after a deeper treatment.
Bleeding may also be more of a risk for people who have bleeding disorders or who are taking blood-thinning medications. It is important to disclose this information to a doctor before receiving this treatment.
There is also a risk of more serious side effects, including:

• infection
• skin pigment changes
• reaction to topical medications used during treatment

Finally, some people are not candidates for micro dermal needling treatment, including those with:

• an active skin infection
• active acne
• keloid scarring
• an unstable skin type

Making an appointment at Mojo Beauty or another skin care professional who is experienced in these types of procedures, will help minimise the risks.