Tired of dull skin? Try Microneedling

 What is microneedling treatment?

Microneedling is a mildly invasive technique that uses a device with tiny, shallow needles to generate hundreds of small, controlled puncture wounds on the skin's top layer. (Don't worry; the provider will numb your skin!) The body produces new collagen, elastin, and capillaries in response to these micro-wounds, plumping the skin and breaking up scar tissue. Fine lines and wrinkles, UV damage, hyperpigmentation, sagging skin, and scarring are all goals. Skin texture, firmness, and moisture will all improve after a series of treatments.

What should I expect from the treatment?

Microneedling is simple to incorporate into your schedule because it takes up to an hour to complete. To prepare for treatment, your Aesthetics by Silvie practitioner will cleanse and numb your face. After that, your therapist will apply a serum rich in moisturising elements and antioxidants before puncturing your skin with the skin needling device. The good news is that because all Aesthetics by Silvie practitioners is medical experts, they can go deeper than non-medical providers, so you'll notice a difference!

Your skin may turn red and possibly bleed, but you will feel no pain since you are completely numb. Microneedling feels like a strange combination of a vacuum cleaner and a razor. You may notice increased pressure around your jawline and a tickling feeling around your nose.

Your skin will be treated with post-treatment cream and SPF after the operation. You'll be given a gentle cleanser and the Aesthetics by Silvie treatment, which promotes oxygen flow to skin cells while also reducing redness. For the rest of the day, your skin may be slightly red. For the next 24 hours, avoid exercise, hot baths, and saunas because your skin is healing itself.

What can I expect from my recovery?

Your skin may feel a little tight the next morning, but the redness from the day before will have vanished. The micro-wounds will heal in no time at their own pace! Dryness, scaling, redness, and swelling are common side effects that last for up to 48 hours following treatment. Apply SPF after using the gentle cleanser and Recovery Lotion from the post-procedure package. Makeup can be worn 24 hours following the procedure.

Your skin may feel dry and flaky over the next several days, so keep using the gentle cleanser and Recovery Lotion and your SPF. While your skin heals, stay away from retinols and brightening chemicals. Use a gentle exfoliator to exfoliate dead skin if your skin is peeling.

When can I expect to get results?

Most patients mention that their skin appears radiant, smooth, and nourished 1-2 weeks following treatment. If you want to improve scarring or skin sagging even more, you'll probably require numerous treatments; chat to your Aesthetics by Silvie professional about the best plan for you.

What is platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and how does it interact with microneedling?

You've probably heard of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) being used in microneedling procedures. Patients who want to be aggressive with anti-aging treatments or who have acne scarring will benefit from PRP. Adding PRP to your microneedling treatment results in buttery smooth skin, brighter under the eyes, and eased scarring and softening of small lines and wrinkles.

Within a week of your treatment, you should be able to resume your normal skincare routine.

PRP is made using the patient's own blood, drawn in the office, and centrifuged to separate it. PRP is injected beneath the skin's surface to encourage new collagen formation and aid healing after the numbing cream is administered to your face (especially effective for deeper lines and creases). PRP improves collagen formation and speeds up healing time, according to studies.