How Often Can You Get Microneedling?

Microneedling is a non-invasive treatment that works by creating micro-injuries in the skin, which stimulates your body’s regenerative ability. When you use this treatment, your skin produces wound-healing factors like fibrin, elastin, and collagen, which can help restore skin texture and tone. At MacMed Spa in Milford, MA, we will customize your treatment plan to meet your precise aesthetic goals.

When you are first using this facial treatment, your appointments will be scheduled closely together so that your body can rapidly produce a large amount of collagen. You may need anywhere from two to four initial treatments spaced four to six weeks apart to produce optimal results. The number of treatments you will initially need depends entirely on your skin concerns and the severity of your skin condition. 

After you have achieved your desired results, you may need to have touch-up appointments as often as every six to eight weeks. Your maintenance plan may depend on your skin concerns, skin type, and age. Some patients may be able to maintain their desired results with maintenance appointments two to three times a year, while others may require ongoing treatments. 

During your initial series of treatments, your appointments will be scheduled at least one month apart to give your skin enough time to recover between facials. This treatment stimulates collagen production and prompts the turnover of new skin cells. It can take up to one month for new collagen to mature. Likewise, your cellular turnover rate can also take three to four weeks. 

Your age and level of skin sensitivity may determine the spacing of your initial treatment series. Younger people can typically have treatments scheduled more closely together because their skin heals faster, while older people may need more time between treatments. People who have very sensitive skin can benefit from more time between treatments as well. 

Microneedling is a diverse treatment that can be used to address almost any aesthetic concern. This treatment can also be used by people of all ages, on multiple areas of the body, and by all skin types. Other benefits of this facial treatment include:

Scarring from acne, injuries, and stretch marks can be difficult to treat. The underlying problem with many scars is a lack of collagen in the skin. However, since this treatment increases the level of collagen and elastin in the skin, it can help soften and smooth existing scars. Over time, some types of scars may fade entirely, such as shallow scarring from acne. 

Loose skin on the face and upper neck can make many people feel self-conscious. Skin laxity occurs as a result of the natural aging process when the skin loses volume from diminished collagen production. As your initial series of treatments stimulates collagen growth, the texture of your skin will become more firm. With firmer and more supple skin, the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles will also be erased. 

Hyperpigmentation can be a frustrating issue for many people. Even if you are using skin-brightening active ingredients, these OTC skincare products can only do so much to fade the appearance of sun damage and dark spots. Because this facial turns over new skin cells, issues like hyperpigmentation will eventually fade as new, healthy skin cells surface. 

While there are many types of acne, one of the underlying causes is clogged pores. Pores are typically clogged by a layer of dead skin cells that do not shed properly from the skin. When this treatment turns over new skin cells, you will have fewer clogged pores and fewer breakouts. That said, if you are using this facial to treat acne, you will need to wait until active breakouts have calmed down. 

If you’ve been struggling with thinning hair or receding hair along the hairline, this treatment may be an effective solution. This treatment technique can repair hair follicles to stimulate hair regrowth on the scalp. With enough time, this can reverse hair loss and help you grow stronger, healthier hair. 

This treatment can enhance the effectiveness of the active ingredients in your skincare products. This facial opens small channels in your skin, which can help deliver active ingredients to lower levels of the skin more quickly. Hydrating ingredients, anti-aging ingredients, and antioxidant ingredients all tend to perform better immediately after this facial. 

If you have acne-prone skin, you may find that using acne-fighting skincare products after this facial can help control breakouts more effectively. Since this facial can help regulate your cellular turnover, your acne-fighting skincare routine can tackle issues like bacteria and oil overproduction better. 

One of the best things about this treatment is the natural-looking results. Because this facial technique uses your body’s regenerative abilities, the results will look natural. Furthermore, the results of this treatment will appear gradually as your skin produces collagen over time. The subtlety of these results is one reason why so many patients love this restorative facial.  

Before your appointment, you may need to stop using chemical exfoliants and retinol products for at least 24 hours. On the day of your treatment, you should wash your face and arrive at your appointment without sunscreen or cosmetics on your skin. If you have facial jewelry, you will need to remove your piercings before your appointment. 

After your treatment, you should avoid harsh exfoliants, retinol, and hot water on the skin for two to three days. You should not expose your skin to chlorine or direct sunlight. It’s best to use gentle, fragrance-free products after your appointment. 

If you want to have glowing, healthy, and youthful-looking skin, a treatment like microneedling may be your best option. This non-invasive treatment can produce natural-looking and long-lasting results. Get in touch with MacMed Spa in Milford, MA to schedule your first appointment today.