microneedling
Collagen-stimulating skin treatment
Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that uses fine needles to create tiny punctures in the skin.
The controlled damage stimulates collagen production and cell renewal, intended to improve skin texture, reduce scarring, and diminish wrinkles.
The procedure ranges from professional treatments with deeper penetration to at-home derma rollers: I've been microneedling monthly for my acne scars.
Via the skin
- transdermalPassing through skin
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- topical anestheticSurface-applied pain blocker
- numbing creamTopical sensation blocker
puncture · microchannels · cartridge · treatment session · aftercare · downtime · redness · pass
Surface lines from folding
- fine linesShallow facial creases
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
- firmnessResistance to deformation
plumpness · photoaging · sun damage · age spots · crow's feet · skin tightening · youthful · rejuvenation
Moisture-retaining tissue sugar
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
- peptidesBonded amino acid sequences
- growth factorsProteins stimulating cell proliferation
niacinamide · topical · hydration · skin barrier · antioxidants · ceramides · moisturizer · SPF
Skin texture from healed blemishes
- atrophicShrunken from disuse
- pockmarksSmall scarred indentations
- surgical scarsHealed tissue from incisions
- stretch marksSkin scars from stretching
texture · indentation · pitting · skin resurfacing · wound healing · tissue repair
Doctor treating skin disorders
- estheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- medical-gradeSuitable for healthcare settings
- clinical studySystematic medical research investigation
- contraindicationsReasons to avoid treatment
skin type · consultation · informed consent · infection risk · hygiene · sterile · patient comfort · side effects
percutaneous
Via the skin
- transdermalPassing through skin
- sterilizationComplete elimination of microbes
- topical anestheticSurface-applied pain blocker
numbing cream · puncture · microchannels · cartridge · treatment session · aftercare · downtime · redness · pass · stamping
wrinkles
Surface lines from folding
- fine linesShallow facial creases
- collagenStructural body protein
- elastinProtein enabling tissue recoil
firmness · plumpness · photoaging · sun damage · age spots · crow's feet · skin tightening · youthful · rejuvenation · elasticity
hyaluronic acid
Moisture-retaining tissue sugar
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- retinolTopical anti-aging compound
- peptidesBonded amino acid sequences
growth factors · niacinamide · topical · hydration · skin barrier · antioxidants · ceramides · moisturizer · SPF · skincare routine
acne scars
Skin texture from healed blemishes
- atrophicShrunken from disuse
- pockmarksSmall scarred indentations
- surgical scarsHealed tissue from incisions
stretch marks · texture · indentation · pitting · skin resurfacing · wound healing · tissue repair
dermatologist
Doctor treating skin disorders
- estheticianSkincare treatment specialist
- medical-gradeSuitable for healthcare settings
- clinical studySystematic medical research investigation
contraindications · skin type · consultation · informed consent · infection risk · hygiene · sterile · patient comfort · side effects · inflammation
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- beauty treatmentsmakeup, lipstick, mascara, eyeshadow, eyeliner
- spa treatmentsfacial, manicure, pedicure, massage, facials
- Anti-Agingretinol, Botox, facelift, collagen, fillers
- cosmetic proceduresBotox, facelift, rhinoplasty, liposuction, breast augmentation
- cosmetic technologylaser hair removal, microdermabrasion, LED therapy, dermaplaning, chemical peels
microneedlingtopical cream
moisturizer · gentle cleanser · hydrating serum · cosmetic surgery · facelift
microneedlingchemical peel
Acid-based skin exfoliation
laser resurfacing · laser treatment · moisturizer · dermabrasion · cryotherapy
needle, needled, needling, micro-, microfiber, needler, needlers, microsurgery, microneedles