The Benefits of Skin Needling
Collagen Induction Therapy is often a procedure that involves a trip to the doctors (or a specialist). However, microneedling of the skin is a type of collagen induction therapy which can be carried out in your own home by yourself, in your own time; this can smooth out wrinkles, reduces scarring and reduces the appearence of stretchmarks.
A common factor in the development of scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and uneven skin is a lack of collagen. Micro-needling encourages collagen production in the skin, which helps to reduce and possible eliminate them.
Skin needling (microneedling) is a procedure carried out with a skin roller that is covered with lots of tiny needles. These needles perforate the outside layer of skin and gently part the pores of the skin. This method has two big benefits; it effectively stimulates collagen production at the same time as providing a clear channel for creams applied to the skin to be absorbed more effectively through the upper layer (epidermis) of skin. Micro needling (skin needling) creates a very minor trauma which lasts for about one hour and does not result in bruising or swelling or bleeding in the treated area in the way that laser therapy or microdermabrasion do.
The microscopic punctures (which are often just the opening of the pores of your skin) caused by the skin microneedling, encourage collagen production in the dermis layer and it creates an appropriate environment for collagen and elastin formation. These key ingredients help the skin to cosmetically heal.
There are several alternatives to Micro-Needling, and a lot of these require visits to a specialist. These include laser therapy and Micro-Dermabrasion. Using a skin needling roller at home is generally much cheaper.