Your Ultimate Guide to Microneedling
Microneedling has become a popular anti-aging treatment worldwide, thanks to its remarkable effectiveness in addressing various concerns, including acne, stretch marks, wrinkles, scars, hyperpigmentation, dark circles, enlarged pores, hair loss, and more.
Some even claim that microneedling is better than Botox!
Some even claim that microneedling is better than Botox!
So, let’s try to define what exactly microneedling is - what does treatment look like and what results can you expect?
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a revolutionary skin renewal treatment that involves tiny needles pricking, puncturing the skin, and stimulating natural collagen production and improve skin texture and tone. By creating these micro punctures, our body rushes to heal the wounds, producing collagen - the essential protein responsible for elastic and plump skin, as well as healthy hair and nails.
Microneedling is cosmetic procedure that everyone can use, no matter your gender, age, or area of the body. It is a completely safe skin-renewal treatment that will revive your skin.
So it doesn't matter whether you’re a man struggling with hair loss - you can get microneedling. If you're woman in her 40s with stretchmarks on your thighs, or you’d like a more plumped décolleté - it can be achieved with this amazing skin treatment. If you're a teenage girl with acne - you are also a perfect candidate for microneedling!
How Does Microneedling Work?
As mentioned above, microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that involves making superficial punctures at the surface level of the skin with sterilized microneedles. These needles are attached to a dermaroller, dermapen, or dermastamp.
Depending on skin type and issue being faced, the needle length ranges from 0.25mm to 3mm.
By creating these “micro-injuries,” we are triggering the natural healing response which leading to the production of collagen and elastin to result in skin restoration. During this treatment, specialized micronutrients and serums are gradually applied into the skin to complete the process and enhance the rejuvenation even further.
PhiAcademy has developed and created various microneedling serums that are tailored to meet the needs of all skin types and skin needs.
Using PhiApp, our microneedling technicians can tailor each serum to a specific person's needs and skin type. By entering the requirements, the skin type, and the issue a client is facing, the PhiApp will return the ideal serum cocktail that should be applied for maximum impact. Our PhiBright range is the epitome of customized microneedling care.
A personalized cocktail of serums for each client's skin for every treatment (Isn’t this amazing?)!!
By creating these “micro-injuries,” we are triggering the natural healing response which leading to the production of collagen and elastin to result in skin restoration. During this treatment, specialized micronutrients and serums are gradually applied into the skin to complete the process and enhance the rejuvenation even further.
PhiAcademy has developed and created various microneedling serums that are tailored to meet the needs of all skin types and skin needs.
Using PhiApp, our microneedling technicians can tailor each serum to a specific person's needs and skin type. By entering the requirements, the skin type, and the issue a client is facing, the PhiApp will return the ideal serum cocktail that should be applied for maximum impact. Our PhiBright range is the epitome of customized microneedling care.
A personalized cocktail of serums for each client's skin for every treatment (Isn’t this amazing?)!!
Microneedling Is Not Painful
Despite the needles, microneedling clients experience only mild discomfort during the procedure. The micro-injuries are shallow and target the superficial, and the wounds are not visible.
30-40 minutes before the treatment, the technician will apply anesthetic cream to the area of skin the microneedling will be performed on, in order to minimize any discomfort. After the treatment, aside from possible redness, there should not be any other side effects, and client's can return to their normal daily routines without any issues.
Microneedling Offers Fairly Immediate Results
Even though you might experience mild redness and swelling, you’ll be able to see some microneedling results even after the first treatment. The intensity of the results seen increases after a few treatments.
Here’s what a microneedling fan says:
“I'm 32 and have suffered horrible cystic acne since I was ~17. It's been under control for a few years now, but I do have some bad scarring. I've done 3 microneedling sessions and I am so mad that I didn't do it sooner!”
Source: Reddit discussion
How Long Do Microneedling Results Last?
Microneedling treatments don’t offer permanent results, as our bodies will naturally decrease the production of collagen over time. Depending on age and skin type, our bodies lose collagen at different rates.
As a result, microneedling can comfortably become a monthly routine treatment, with results being seen as quickly as after one procedure. Depending on issue that the clients are facing, determines number of treatments to see desirable results.
The National Institutes of Health have performed research and the results say that to fade rolling and boxcar scars by 70%, it takes 4-6 treatments.
The National Institutes of Health have performed research and the results say that to fade rolling and boxcar scars by 70%, it takes 4-6 treatments.
Cosmetic Microneedling vs Home Rollers
When it comes to microneedling, there are advantages to both at-home and salon treatments.
At-home treatment offers convenience and flexibility, allowing you to do it in the comfort of your own home and according to your own schedule. On the other hand, salon treatment often provides professional care and supervision from experts, which can result in better and faster results. Both methods have their positives - at-home treatment is more affordable and convenient, while salon treatment offers added security and expertise.
Ultimately, the choice between these two options will depend on personal preferences, budget, and treatment goals
PhiAcademy supports both methods of microneedling and offers the same serums. The big difference is professional microneedling uses tools that go deeper into skin than the home rollers. Home microneedling can be support to your weekly routine to keep your skin fresh, but with more advanced or complex skin issues should ideally be left to professionals for better results.
At-home treatment offers convenience and flexibility, allowing you to do it in the comfort of your own home and according to your own schedule. On the other hand, salon treatment often provides professional care and supervision from experts, which can result in better and faster results. Both methods have their positives - at-home treatment is more affordable and convenient, while salon treatment offers added security and expertise.
Ultimately, the choice between these two options will depend on personal preferences, budget, and treatment goals
PhiAcademy supports both methods of microneedling and offers the same serums. The big difference is professional microneedling uses tools that go deeper into skin than the home rollers. Home microneedling can be support to your weekly routine to keep your skin fresh, but with more advanced or complex skin issues should ideally be left to professionals for better results.
Microneedling After-Care
Microneedling will leave skin in a sensitive state, so it is important to be gentle with it after the treatment. This includes avoiding direct sun exposure or excessive sweating (you might have to skip the gym, yoga, or sunbathing for a day or two). Instead, you should load up on microneedling after-care products that will boost your collagen production, promote lasting skin regeneration, as well as promote a youthful look.
To Sum It Up…
Anywhere on your body, microneedling is a perfect and completely safe skin-renewal treatment that will revive your skin and give you that “back from a long vacation” look.