Microneedling in Tucson, AZ
Improve Skin Tone and Texture and Reduce Skin Concerns with Microneedling
Microneedling is a minimally invasive alternative to more invasive cosmetic treatments like laser resurfacing and deep chemical peels. At Maloney Plastic Surgery & Skin Care, we recommend this treatment to clients who want to reduce skin concerns like fine lines, acne scars, uneven texture, pore size, hyperpigmentation, and melasma. During the treatment, we use thin, sterile needles to stimulate the body’s release of collagen and elastin, which are proteins that keep your skin smooth, firm, and youthful looking. Call us today to schedule a consultation.
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What is Microneedling and when is it recommended?
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a safe, minimally invasive cosmetic skin treatment. Our skin care specialists use thin, sterile needles to create microperforations in the top layers of your skin. This prompts your body to shift its repair mechanism into high gear by activating cell regeneration and stimulating collagen and elastin production. It reduces the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture, dull dry skin, fine lines, and pore size leaving your face soft, smooth, and radiant.
What is the Difference Between Microneedling and Radiofrequency Microneedling?
We offer both traditional and radiofrequency microneedling. Radiofrequency microneedling combines the traditional procedure with radiofrequency energy to enhance results. While both methods are safe and effective, radiofrequency microneedling is recommended for more extensive or complex skin care concerns. During your consultation, our skin care specialists will help you determine which you should choose.
Who Should Consider Microneedling?
Anyone who has skin care concerns that are affecting their confidence or self-esteem should consider this treatment. It offers long term results with minimal risk, downtime, or recovery period. We can use this treatment to reduce:
- Fine lines
- Hyperpigmentation
- Melasma
- Uneven skin texture
- Acne scars
- Large pores
Where Can Microneedling Be Used?
We can perform this treatment on your face, neck, chest, scalp, and almost any other area where you have damaged or aging skin.
Benefits and Risks of Microneedling
This treatment encourages your body to produce collagen and elastin, which gives your skin a plump, radiant, and youthful appearance. The procedure removes old, dead, and dull surface layers of the skin, and improves the tone and texture of your skin. It can also reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, enlarged pores, fine lines, acne scars, melasma, and other mild complexion problems.
Complications are extremely rare, but could include skin infections, cold sores, allergic reactions, undesirable color changes, and scarring.
What to Expect During Your Consultation
At your initial consultation, one of our experienced skin care specialists will discuss your skin goals, your current skin care regimen, your habits and lifestyle, your health, and your current skin concerns. We can use Vectra 3D imaging to assess your skin concerns and determine the level of sun damage, broken capillaries, and other concerns. We will use the imaging results as a baseline to design your treatment plan and compare it to your results. After completing a series of microneedling treatments and sticking to a personalized home skin care regimen, we can evaluate the improvements in the quality of your skin and determine if you need further treatment.
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Preparing for Microneedling
You should avoid prolonged sun exposure and the use of tanning bed to the treatment areas for at least 24 hours before your appointment. Microneedling is not recommended for anyone who has used Accutane® within the last 12 months. When you arrive at your scheduled appointment, your skin should be free of an active herpes infection, open wounds, or skin infections. We will ask you to arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment time so that we can apply numbing medication to your face to make the treatment more comfortable.
Microneedling Procedure
How is Microneedling Performed?
Once your skin is numb, your skin care specialist will use a device to create microperforations into the top layers of your skin. You may feel warmth or a scratching sensation. Some people experience mild pinpoint bleeding. Each treatment session can take 30 minutes to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the treatment area. After your treatment, your skin care specialist will apply medical grade skin care products.
Results and Recovery from Microneedling
After the procedure, your skin may be red, tender, or inflamed. You may experience minor pinpoint bleeding. Your skin will begin to peel after 48 hours. Discomfort and itching are normal. Do not pick or aggressively exfoliate the peeling skin. Your skin care specialist will work with you to determine when you can resume your normal skin care routine. You should also stay out of the sun and avoid the use of hot tubs, swimming pools, and tanning beds while your skin heals.
Schedule a Consultation
Our skin care specialists at Maloney Plastic Surgery & Skin Care want to help you achieve your skin and beauty goals. We can perform a skin care evaluation using Vectra 3D imaging to identify areas of concern and design a personalized cosmetic and aesthetic skin care treatment plan that will help you reach your goals. Call us today or contact us online to schedule a skin care consultation and find out if you are a good candidate for microneedling in Tucson, AZ.