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What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a simple, minimally invasive skin treatment that uses tiny needles to create small punctures on the surface of your skin. It’s usually done on the face, but it can also be used on the neck, chest, or anywhere you want to make your skin look fresh.

The treatment is performed in a professional setting using a special device. Many people choose microneedling as part of a bigger beauty plan.

Benefits of Microneedling

It makes your skin feel smoother and look more even
It fades stretch marks, scars, and fine lines with time
Helps with rough patches, large pores, and uneven spots
It doesn’t use heat or light, so your skin stays calm and less irritated
It works well for every skin tone
Less chance of discoloration than with some other skin treatments
It makes your skin feel smoother and look more even
It fades stretch marks, scars, and fine lines with time
Helps with rough patches, large pores, and uneven spots
It doesn’t use heat or light, so your skin stays calm and less irritated
It works well for every skin tone
Less chance of discoloration than with some other skin treatments

How Does Microneedling Work?

Microneedling treatment uses tiny, sterile needles to make small punctures in the top layer of your skin. These micro-injuries trigger your body’s natural healing process. As your skin repairs itself, it starts making more collagen and elastin – two proteins that keep skin smooth and firm.

This new collagen helps with fine lines, rough texture, scars, and makes your skin more even. It also breaks down old, damaged tissue and helps fresh, healthy skin to grow in its place. With time, your skin becomes stronger.

Who Is a Candidate for Microneedling?

Medspa microneedling is an excellent choice if your skin is generally healthy and you’re looking to get rid of fine lines, large pores, acne scars, or stretch marks, or even out your skin tone. It can also be helpful for specific medical issues, such as hair thinning from alopecia or excessive sweating.

But it’s not for everyone. If you’re dealing with active breakouts, cold sores, keloid scarring, or if you’re on blood thinners, it’s best to check in with a provider first. The same goes if you have skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, or frequent rashes.

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What to Expect During Your Microneedling Procedure

First of all, your provider will clean your skin and apply a numbing cream - usually lidocaine. It takes about 30 to 45 minutes to start working, so you’ll have some time to relax before getting started.

Once your skin is numb, the microneedling procedure begins. Depending on the device, your provider will either use a small roller or a pen-like tool with tiny needles. The roller is carefully moved across your skin, while the pen creates quick, light punctures using a pulsing motion. They help trigger your skin’s self-repair process by boosting collagen production.

Needle depth depends on what exactly you’re treating. If you’ve got deeper acne scars or rough patches, they might use slightly longer needles. For things like fine lines or large pores, shallower needles are used.

During the procedure, you might feel a bit of scratching or warmth - nothing excruciating, but some areas (like the forehead or cheekbones) can be more sensitive. If the treatment goes deeper, there might be a slight bleeding, but that’s totally normal.

The microneedling procedure at our med spa can last anywhere from 15 minutes to a couple of hours, depending on the area being treated. When you’re done, your skin might look pink and feel a bit weird, but that usually goes away in a day or two.

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Microneedling Recovery and Aftercare

Results don’t show up right away. Most people need a few sessions spaced out every 3 to 8 weeks to really see a difference. If you’re treating deeper scars or texture issues, it can take 3 to 6 months before you notice the full results.

Once your skin starts to improve, you may only need a touch-up once a year to keep it looking good. After each session, use simple skincare, nothing too harsh, and don’t forget sunscreen (SPF30+). That helps your skin heal properly.

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Microneedling vs Other Skin Rejuvenation Treatments

Microneedling for the face is one way to make your skin look fresh, but it’s not the only option available. Treatments such as chemical peels, hydrafacials, and others are also used to smooth skin, treat scars, and soften lines. Each one works a little differently.

Microneedling vs Chemical Peel

Facial Microneedling uses tiny needles to trigger collagen production, while chemical peels use acids to shed the top layer of skin. Microneedling treatment is better for things like acne scars, fine lines, and deeper texture issues. Peels are great for brightening dull skin, fading spots, or smoothing rough patches. Microneedling usually results in less visible peeling and shorter downtime. Chemical peels can cause more flaking and redness while you recover. Both take a few sessions to see real results, but microneedling is usually a safer bet for all skin tones.

Microneedling vs RF Microneedling

Microneedling and RF microneedling both use tiny needles to trigger your skin’s healing process, but RF adds heat from radiofrequency energy to go deeper. Regular microneedling is excellent for smoothing texture, fading scars, and reducing fine lines. RF microneedling does all of that too, but the heat helps tighten loose skin and target deeper wrinkles. Recovery time is about the same, though RF might leave you red a bit longer. It also costs more, but the results are more noticeable and last longer.
Microneedling vs Microdermabrasion
Microneedling uses tiny needles to create minor injuries beneath your skin, which help boost collagen and improve texture. Meanwhile, microdermabrasion works on the top layer – like a deep exfoliation using a gritty tool. If you’re dealing with things like acne scars, fine lines, or rough skin, cosmetic microneedling usually works better. Microdermabrasion is gentler. Healing time is shorter with microdermabrasion, but microneedling usually provides better results.
Microneedling vs Hydrafacial
Hydrafacial doesn’t use needles – it cleans out pores, exfoliates dead skin, and provides hydration using suction and serums. Microneedling therapy is better for deeper skin concerns and longer-lasting results, but it needs some recovery time. Hydrafacial is gentle, has minimal downtime, and gives you an instant glow. If you’re looking for bigger changes, microneedling is your choice. If you just want your skin to look fresh fast, Hydrafacial is better.

What are the Microneedling Side Effects

  • Redness and swelling. Your face may feel warm or look a bit sunburned for a day or two.
  • Dryness or flaking. Some peeling is normal as your skin recovers.
  • Bruising. It can appear in more delicate areas, such as under the eyes.
  • Minor bleeding. Usually, it only happens with deeper treatments.
  • Scarring. Rare, but possible if you don’t follow aftercare or pick at your skin.
  • Infection. A minimal risk if the skin isn’t kept clean after the procedure.

Experience the Benefits of Microneedling in Oak Brook at Facecard MedSpa

At Facecard MedSpa in Oak Brook, microneedling therapy is simple, straightforward, and efficient. Our team, led by Jakeyla Reed, DNP, our Medical Director and Owner, knows how to treat acne scars, fine lines, and rough texture while keeping your results smooth and natural.

You may want to get even better results. We also offer therapies like laser treatments, VI Peel, and Kybella.

Let’s get your skin looking its best. Book your microneedling services today.

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FAQs About Microneedling

What Does Microneedling Do?

Professional microneedling improves skin texture by stimulating collagen production. It can make fine lines, scars, large pores, and uneven skin tone look better.
Microneedling is safe when done by a trained professional. Side effects are usually mild, such as redness or dryness, and go away within a few days even without any extra care.
About every 4 to 6 weeks. For best results, a series of 3 to 6 sessions is usually recommended.
You may feel some light pressure, but it’s not painful. A numbing cream is used before the skin microneedling treatment to keep you comfortable.
Medical microneedling results can last several months, but it depends on your skin and how you care for it. Maintenance sessions, once or twice a year, help keep the results.
Wait about 24 to 48 hours before wearing makeup; the more the better. This gives your skin time to recover.
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