Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure. This involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilized needles. Micro wounds cause your body to make more collagen and elastin, which improves skin quality and helps you look younger.

It is also called collagen induction therapy.

Benefits of microneedling

Microneedling can help when the patient is suffering from problems such as:

  • acne
  • hair loss (also called alopecia)
  • brown spots (hyperpigmentation)
  • enlarged pores
  • reduced skin elasticity
  • scars
  • stretch marks
  • damage caused by the sun or Helioderma
  • fine lines and wrinkles

Course of treatment

The treatment ideally takes place as follows:

  • Initial treatment: 3-4 sessions one month apart
  • Maintenance treatment: every 3 to 6 months depending on the skin

Association

Microneedling can be combined with mesotherapy, PRP and Skinbooster for more effectiveness.