Getting acne on an important day of your life can be a frustrating experience but the scars left behind by these acnes are an even bigger problem. These scars can either develop from picking at your skin or from cystic acne. These scars can last for months or even years.
Many people try using home remedies or over-the-counter products but fail to get the desired results. For such people microneedling can prove to be a gift. The procedure also known as dermarolling or skin needling is performed by a dermatologist or skin care specialist. Before getting the treatment you need to be aware of the procedure and how it works.
How it works?
The procedure makes use of fine needles that penetrate your skin. Needling the dermal layer of the skin stimulates it to produce more collagen. This collagen will help in healing small wounds caused by the needles and will smoothen out your skin. This in turn helps in filling fine lines, scars and wrinkles. Microneedling also proves beneficial in treating burn scars, stretch marks, surgical scars and sagging skin.
Advantages of Microneedling
- Quicker Treatment: Unlike other invasive skin therapies, dermarolling is considered to be less time consuming. People choosing this procedure can get back to work a day after the treatment. There might be temporary redness or inflammation which subsides within few hours.
- A safer option: Unlike other skin corrective treatments like laser therapy, microneedling is considered safer for darker skin tones. It is also considered safe for people with sensitive skin.
Cautions to be Taken
- Avoid direct exposure to sun during the first few days after the procedure.
- Consult your dermatologist before using exfoliants or alcohol based skin products.
- If you are currently experiencing an acne breakout it is better to refrain from the procedure
- If you have undergone any skin radiation therapy, you are not recommended to undergo microneedling.