It is not just fine lines and wrinkles that can impact your complexion. Dryness, dullness, and sagging skin can also make you look older than you feel. If you’re tired of trying to find a solution for tired skin, then microneedling could be the answer for you. Performed at our medi spa, microneedling is an effective treatment for skin that is showing the signs of aging as well as other complexion complaints, like large pores, melasma, and acne. Could microneedling be right for you? Here is what you need to know.
Microneedling Basics
Microneedling involves making tiny perforations across the surface of the skin, reaching through the epidermis and into the top the layers of the dermis. These micro injuries to the skin trigger the production of collagen and elastin, two proteins in the skin that decline in production with age. Collagen and elastin are critical for preventing dullness, sagging, and fine lines. In addition to the benefits of boosted collagen and elastin, microneedling allows skin care products to penetrate to deeper layers of your skin, so you get the best possible results from the products you use.
Consultation Appointment
During a consultation for microneedling, our skin care experts will discuss your current skin care regime, skin complaints, and goals for your treatment. At Maloney Plastic Surgery, we frequently use the Vetra 3D imaging system to get a better understanding of the health of your skin. This imaging test will also create a baseline from which it will be possible to see the improvements to your skin after microneedling. During this consultation process, you will determine with our skin care experts if microneedling is the best treatment to deliver the results you want.
Treatment Process
If it is determined that you are a good candidate for microneedling, your skin will be numbed with a topical solution about 30 minutes prior to your treatment. When you are numb, the microneedling tool will be passed over your facial skin to create the perforations. Frequently, a chemical peel will be done at the same time, to enhance the results.
The best way to find out if you should make an appointment for microneedling in Tucson is to schedule a consultation at Maloney Plastic Surgery. Contact us today at (520) 298-2330 to set up your visit.
