drating option that can be used to restore the skin to perfect balance .
4 . Stimulate the treatment area in the days following the procedure as the skin starts to regenerate . Collagen-stimulating peptides are ideal for maximizing the effects of the stimulation already started by the microneedling procedure .
5 . Protect with sunscreen . Daily application of water-resistant , broad-spectrum ( UVA and UVB ) SPF 30 or higher sunscreen is best for optimal skin protection .
Microneedling treatments are performed at approximately three to eightweek intervals to achieve the desired effects on the skin . Of course , this time frame is contingent on the type of device used , needle length , indications , patient tolerance , and clinical endpoints . While many patients observe visible improvement at the end of the first week , the formation of new collagen continues for approximately three to six months after treatment .
The future remains bright for medical microneedling , as there have been exciting advances in the field . Recent clinical trials have shed light on the applications of microneedling beyond cosmetic indications , including actinic keratoses , disorders of pigmentation , hyperhidrosis , and striae . 8 Additionally , the role of
While many patients observe visible improvement at the end of the first week , the formation of new collagen continues for approximately three to six months after treatment .
microneedling in the treatment of hair loss has become a recent field of focus . Microneedling is thought to stimulate stem cells in the dermal papilla , increase blood flow to hair follicles , and recruit growth factors and signaling pathways that induce hair restoration . 9
Understanding the potential for future modalities using microneedling offers an array of options that exceed the initial expectation of skin rejuvenation and scar remodeling .
9 Jeong K , Lee YJ , Kim JE , Park YM , Kim BJ , Kang H . Repeated microneedle stimulation induce the enhanced expression of hair-growth-related genes . Int J Trichol . 2012 ; 4 ( 2 ): 117 – 130 .
8 Singh A , Yadav S . Microneedling : advances and widening horizons . Indian Dermatol Online J . 2016 ; 7 ( 4 ): 244 – 254 .