Microneedling in Albuquerque, NM
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Microneedling
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that uses thin needles to create minor injuries in the top layer of your skin. It helps stimulate your skin’s healing process, producing more collagen and elastin. These proteins keep your skin firm and smooth.
FAQ
The Answers You Need
In addition to reducing acne breakouts, age spots, fine lines, and wrinkles, microneedling has both immediate and long-term benefits such as decongesting pores, and improving skin texture and radiance, etc.
What Are the Benefits of Microneedling?
There is usually minimal downtime after microneedling, but the skin may be red and slightly swollen for a few hours to 1-2 days. Patients can have this procedure done at any time during the day and can return to their regular daily routines within 2-5 days post-treatment. Patients need to wear sunscreen when doing outdoors.
Is There Any Down Time?
Microneedling temporary side effects may include redness, swelling, and skin irritation.
What are the potential side effects of Microneedling?
The results of microneedling can improve the appearance of scars permanently. Other skin conditions like wrinkles will improve and last for several months, but repeat sessions are recommended to continue combating the aging process.
How long do the effects of Microneedling last?
Microneedling is a treatment that is safe for any skin type and most people can have the procedure done with little risk of side effects. For patients looking to improve acne scars, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles then microneedling may be for you. We do however require consultation with one of our qualified staff to help establish your skincare goals.
