How it improves skin tone, scars, and more?
At Resplendent Day Spa in Long Beach, California, our team of professionals provides a wide range of cosmetic treatments to help patients look and feel their best. Many facial treatments help turn back the hands of time and smooth away lines and wrinkles that have developed over the years. Some patients seek a treatment that can improve skin tone, treat hyperpigmentation, soften old acne scars and stretch marks, and address other issues. For these patients, we may recommend a treatment known as microneedling, which can improve the skin’s health and appearance in a single treatment!
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a skin treatment technique that uses tiny needles to create tiny punctures in the skin. These microscopic injuries stimulate the body’s natural healing response, increasing elastin and collagen production. As a result, skin becomes smoother, tighter, firmer, and more rejuvenated.
Microneedling has become increasingly popular due to its effectiveness and minimal recovery time. It can improve various skin concerns such as:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne scars
- Hyperpigmentation and sun damage
- Uneven tone
- Large pores
- Fade stretch marks
How exactly does microneedling work?
During the microneedling procedure, a unique device with tiny needles, CytoPen®, is gently rolled over the skin. The depth of needle penetration can be adjusted to the patient’s specific needs. As the needles create microchannels, the body responds by producing more stores of collagen and elastin to heal the skin. This process also allows for better absorption of topical skincare products, which makes them more effective.
Where can I have microneedling done?
Microneedling can be performed on various areas of the face, including:
- Forehead
- Cheeks
- Nose
- Chin
- Neck
- Under-eye area
What can I expect after treatment?
Of course, everyone heals differently. The most common side effects are typically site redness and inflammation. The treated areas may look sunburnt. You may also experience crusting and flaking as the skin heals. We can advise on how to ease inflammation and how to care for your skin to support healing. Results are generally most noticeable after a series of treatments, and as collagen and elastin are produced gradually.
Are you located in the Long Beach, CA area and considering your options for improving your skin’s texture, tone, and overall health? Microneedling is just one of many cosmetic treatments available at our practice. Other treatments include Morpheus8. This technology combines both microneedling and radiofrequency (RF) energy. By adding radiofrequency to the process, it takes the treatment to another level. This “RF microneedling” provides both exfoliation and collagen remodeling. It tightens, tones, and improves the texture of the skin.Call (562) 685-8050 to request a consultation visit with Yvonne Tuchscher and her team.
