Microneedling: Collagen Induction Therapy
Microneedling: Collagen Induction Therapy
Microneedling: Collagen Induction Therapy
Fast facts
About:
Microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that uses small needles to prick the skin.
The purpose of treatment is to generate new collagen and skin tissue for smoother, firmer, more toned skin.
Microneedling is mostly used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores.
Safety:
Microneedling is minimally invasive, requiring no downtime.
It’s considered safe for most people who are in overall good health.
The procedure isn’t safe for people who use certain acne medications or for women who are pregnant.
You’ll experience minor redness and irritation for a few days after the procedure.
Convenience:
Total prep and procedure time is about two hours.
You’ll need to see a board-certified dermatologist, plastic surgeon, or cosmetic surgeon for this procedure. In some states, an aesthetician may also be able to perform the procedure if supervised by a physician.
You may need at least four procedures or more for the best results.
Cost:
Microneedling can cost anywhere from $100 to $700 per session. The overall costs depend on the size of the area being worked on.
It’s not covered by insurance.
Efficacy:
It’s considered effective in treating minor scarring related to acne, wounds, and aging. You’ll likely notice brighter, firmer skin, too.
Ideal results are achieved after multiple sessions.
Microneedling is far more effective than at-home rollers.
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What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that’s used to treat skin concerns via collagen production. Also known as collagen induction therapy, this treatment may help those looking to reduce the appearance of acne scars and stretch marks.
It’s also used in certain anti-aging procedures, such as eyelid surgery and sun spots. Microneedling isn’t effective for hair loss, despite the possible role of collagen in hair growth.
You may be an ideal candidate for this procedure if you’re in good health and have certain skin concerns that haven’t responded to home treatments or other types of dermatologic procedures, such as peels.
This may also be a final step before considering cosmetic surgery for anti-aging and other concerns. Learn more about microneedling and talk to your dermatologist to see if this is the right option for your skin.
How much does microneedling cost?
According to estimates by Dermapen, microneedling costs from $100 to $700 per session. Most face treatments run around $300 each session.
Since microneedling is considered a cosmetic or aesthetic procedure, it’s not covered by insurance. Your doctor may be able to help you afford your treatments better by structuring a payment plan for you. Some offices even offer financing.
You’ll want to consider all the cumulative costs before committing to the procedure so you won’t have any surprise bills.
If you decide to take time off work, you may also need to consider ways to off-set any lost worktime hours. However, most people are able to go back to work or school right away.
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Microneedling works by encouraging your skin to make more collagen. The idea is that pinpricks from the procedure cause slight injury to the skin and that the skin responds by making new collagen-rich tissue.
This new skin tissue is, in turn, more even in tone and texture. It’s normal for the skin to lose collagen via age or injury. By encouraging the skin to make new tissue, there may be more collagen to help make the skin firmer, too.
Procedure for microneedling
During the procedure, your doctor makes small pricks under the skin with a pen-like tool. The pinpricks are so small that you likely won’t notice them after the procedure. Your doctor will move the tool evenly across your skin so that the new skin that rejuvenates will be even, too.
Before getting started, your doctor will use a topical anesthetic to reduce the chances of pain. This is done about an hour before your treatment. Emory University says the actual microneedling process takes approximately 30 minutes.
Your doctor may then apply a serum or calming treatment. In total, you can expect to be at the office for a couple of hours at least.