What To Expect During a Microneedling Procedure: A Step-By-Step Guide

Microneedling is a popular, minimally invasive, dermatological procedure that addresses many skin conditions. Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), helps to increase collagen and elastin production.  It’s helpful to know what to expect during a microneedling procedure. Your dermatologist can tell you more. The aesthetic team at Parks Dermatology Center provide a wide range of dermatology services, including microneedling. They have several convenient office locations that provide this service in Ormond Beach, FL (Lakebridge Plaza), Port Orange, FL and Palm Coast, FL.

What You Need To Know About Medical Microneedling

You might choose microneedling because you want to:

• Fight the early signs of aging, including fine lines, wrinkles, and facial sagging
• Create a more even skin tone and texture
• Minimize the signs of acne scarring
• Reduce the size of your pores
• Fade or eliminate stretch marks

The first step in the microneedling procedure is to thoroughly cleanse your skin. A nurse or aesthetician will perform this step. Then, they may apply a numbing gel or cream to the treatment area.

Microneedling involves the use of a handpiece containing very fine, short, sterile needles to create tiny punctures in your skin.  This promotes a natural, collagen-stimulating healing process that helps to improve the skin’s quality.  

Microneedling can be performed as a stand-alone procedure or combined with other treatments, including skin boosters, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and radiofrequency energy.  Parks Dermatology offers both options.  

After a microneedling procedure, you will experience some itchiness, redness, and swelling. Recovery takes one to three days, so you should avoid working or sun exposure during this period.  Also, remember to apply only dermatologist-recommended skincare products and SPF for the next few weeks after your procedure.

Want To Know More About Microneedling

To discover more about micro-needling and what to expect during a procedure, call the dermatologists at Parks Dermatology Center in Ormond Beach, FL (Lakebridge Plaza), Port Orange, FL and Palm Coast, FL. You can reach them at (386) 677-9044. Call today.