The idea of poking holes in the skin might sound a bit crazy, but it really works. Micro-needing helps to regenerate the skin by causing the body to use its own active healing agents to repair and regenerate. Poking tiny holes in the skin or making minor wounds, causes the body to produce collagen and elastin in the skin. This action of repairing the micro holes gets your skin to produce new cells that will help reduce wrinkles and give you a more youthful look. More and more dermatologists are recommending micro-needling for scars, fine lines, or discoloration. It can also help to tighten sagging skin.

The biggest effect on skin regeneration comes from the boost in collagen production. Collagen, a protein found in the skin and other parts of the body, makes up to a third of your body’s protein content. Collagen decreases in our bodies over time, this means that the skin loses elasticity and firmness and wrinkles form more easily and the skin heals at a slower rate.

Micro-needling reduces the effects of aging by increasing elastin and collagen in the area where it is used. This is all done without the side effects of other methods like laser treatments or micro-abrasion.

There are many benefits to micro-needling. First, it is minimally invasive, it is safe for almost everyone in good health. When someone gets micro-needling, there is only minor redness and irritation that last for just a few days. Micro-needling is very convenient. Usually, it only takes about two hours for the procedure. Many people can continue on with their day after the treatment. Micro-needling is usually less expensive than other kinds of treatments, it helps to have an option that is less expensive. Micro-needling is effective in treating minor scars from wounds, aging, or even acne. It works much better than at-home rollers.

There are a number of benefits to micro-needling. The best results lead to:

1. Reducing lines and wrinkles – The action of the needling breaks down old skin tissues and helps the skin regenerate new tissue with collagen-rich tissue. The new skin tissue helps you to look younger.

2. Treating damaged skin and scars – Because it has the ability to encourage new collagen and elastin production, it can be an effective way to treat discolored skin, acne scars, and damage from sunburn.

3. Shrinking pores – It has been shown to shrink pores, making the skin clear and younger-looking.

4. Micro-needling has the ability to increase the effectiveness of skincare products. By creating small holes in the skin, the products have easier access to get into the skin and are absorbed more quickly and thoroughly.

With micro-needling, you will start to see results almost immediately. The best benefits come a little later. The reason that this takes some time for results to truly show is that it takes time for the body to do its own work of healing and repairing the skin. Allowing the skin to do its own healing.

Most people will require three to six treatments to accomplish the results that they are looking for. For people who are a bit younger, it may only take one or two treatments. It really depends on how your own body heals, your age and how well you have treated your skin over time.

Once you have gotten to the look you want, a little maintenance keeps everything looking young and healthy. A single treatment, once every three to six months will do amazing things.

Call or book your appointment with the skin professionals at Synergy Anti-Aging. They can help regenerate your skin with micro-needling treatments. We serve clients from Victoria BC, Oak Bay BC, Esquimalt BC, View Royal BC, Saanich BC, Cordova Bay BC, and Langford BC, and look forward to meeting you!