Skin Needling: Your Ultimate Guide to Rejuvenating Your Complexion
Introduction to Skin Needling
Skin needling, a revolutionary skincare technique, has garnered much attention for its ability to rejuvenate the skin by harnessing the body’s own healing mechanisms. But what exactly is skin needling, and why is it becoming a popular choice for those seeking a flawless complexion? This blog post explores the ins and outs of this innovative procedure. Additionally, skin needling is a minimally invasive treatment that accelerates collagen production, enhancing the skin’s firmness and elasticity, reducing scars and pores, and promoting a smoother and more even skin tone.
What is Skin Needling?
Skin needling, also known as microneedling, is a minimally invasive treatment that involves using fine needles to create tiny punctures in the top layer of the skin. This minimally invasive skin needling treatment is designed to improve the skin’s texture, elasticity, and overall appearance. By inducing a controlled injury to the skin, skin needling stimulates the body’s natural wound-healing processes, resulting in cellular turnover and increased collagen and elastin production.
The procedure involves minimal discomfort, with some patients opting for numbing creams to enhance their comfort during treatment.
Who is a Good Candidate for Skin Needling?
Skin needling is a versatile treatment that can benefit various skin types and concerns. However, it is essential to determine if you are a good candidate for this treatment. You may consider this treatment if you have concerns with:
- Pores which are enlarged
- Wrinkles or fine lines
- Acne Scars or burns
- Loose Skin
- Stretch marks
- Poor skin tone or uneven colour
Here are some factors to consider:
The Benefits of Skin Needling for Acne Scarring
The advantages of incorporating skin needling into your skincare routine are vast:
- Improves Skin Texture and Tone: Regular treatments can lead to smoother, firmer, more toned, and improved skin texture.
- Reduces the Appearance of Scars and Hyperpigmentation: Effective in diminishing rosacea or acne scars, skin needling can also even out skin tone and reduce the visibility of dark spots.
- Reduces Fine Lines and Wrinkles: Increased collagen production from skin needling helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enhancing skin smoothness and firmness.
- Achieves Glowing Skin: Clients can expect rejuvenated and vibrant skin shortly after the procedure, leading to a glowing complexion.
- Reduces Enlarged Pores: Skin needling helps improve skin texture and reduce the visibility of enlarged pores, resulting in a more refined appearance.
- Enhances the Effectiveness of Topical Products: By creating microchannels in the skin, skin needling improves the absorption and efficacy of skincare products.
- Minimally Invasive Treatment: Skin needling is a minimally invasive treatment that effectively harnesses the body’s natural healing processes to enhance the complexion.
- Minimally Invasive with Minimal Downtime: Unlike some alternative skin treatments, skin needling offers a quicker recovery and fewer risks of side effects.
How Skin Needling Works: Collagen Induction Therapy
Skin needling treatments are typically performed with a tool called a dermaroller or a microneedling device. These instruments are equipped with tiny, sterile needles that puncture the skin as the tool is rolled over the treatment area. The depth and size of the needles can be adjusted according to the treatment requirement and the area of the skin being targeted. As the skin heals from these microscopic punctures, it boosts your skin’s resilience and appearance.
Skin Needling Aftercare Tips for Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Proper aftercare is crucial to maximise the results of a SQT skin needling session:
- Keep Hydrated: Apply a light moisturiser to help soothe the skin and lock in hydration.
- Sun Protection: Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen to protect the new skin layers from harmful UV rays.
- Avoid Harsh Products: Steer clear of using strong acids or retinoids immediately after the treatment to prevent irritation.
- Stay Cool: Avoid strenuous exercises and hot showers for the first 24 hours to minimise swelling and redness.
SQT Bio Microneedling: A New Age Innovation for Skin Rejuvenation
SQT bio-microneedling is a next-generation approach that combines traditional needling methods with cutting-edge biological treatments. It replaces the use of needles with natural spongilla spicules, extracted from a freshwater sponge, enhancing the natural healing process and providing superior results compared to traditional microneedling alone.
The use of spicules eliminates the risk of infection and creates 3-5 million micro-channels in the skin to accelerate your results (whereas traditional skin needling only achieves 30-200,000 micro-channels). This revolutionary treatment now accelerates your skin cell turnover, seeing your results in only 7 days rather than waiting the traditional 28-day skin cell cycle.
SQT Bio-microneedling’s new approach allows it to be the first treatment to effectively combat active acne, on top of a variety of other skin concerns; acne scarring, pigmentation, rosacea, anti-ageing, melasma and more.
FAQs on SQT Bio-Microneedling (Skin Needling)
- Is it painful?
- Some discomfort can vary depending on individual pain tolerance, however, the treatment is rather quick and discomfort resolves in a quick timeframe!
- How often should I undergo Bio-microneedling?
- For optimal results, it’s typically recommended three times, every 7 days. But it can vary depending on the person’s skin.
- Can Bio Microneedling be done at home?
- Home kits are available for traditional needling but not bio-microneedling. Professional treatment is highly recommended for safety and effectiveness.
Conclusion
Skin needling treatments are a potent tool in the arsenal of skincare treatments, encouraging natural rejuvenation and offering a solution to various skin concerns. Whether aiming to reduce signs of aging, correct blemishes, or simply enhance the overall health and appearance of your skin, Bio Microneedling could be your new go-to method.
Talk with Body Catalyst
Have more questions about Bio Microneedling (skin needling) or ready to book your consultation? Contact us online or directly via the phone by calling 1800 THESHIFT. Join us on this journey to having healthier, more beautiful skin today!
