Beauty is pain, and microneedling definitely fits that description to a T.
My primary goal for my microneedling sessions was to improve the texture of my skin. And since I have quite a bit of acne scarring and redness, finding a skin treatment that would slowly work to improve skin tone, texture, and health was my top priority.
I’ve been doing microneedling for almost a year now. With monthly sessions for half a year last year, as I was targeting my adult acne scars (the joys…). While I don’t get microneedling as frequently now, I love scheduling in maintenance sessions once every 3 months or so. Therefore, ensuring I had my microneedling session booked this month was a must.
Microneedling involves tiny, controlled punctures in the skin using a microneedling ‘pen’. These micro-needles trigger your skin’s healing process and boost collagen and elastin production. Over time, acne scars, texture, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation improve.
As my skin is still a while way from where I want it to be (getting rid of acne scars is a long game), the results I get with just one session these days are incredible.
Between the tears (yes, really) of a quick 20-minute session at my skin clinic (which feels more like 5 years), I know that the post-microneedling glow is worth it. The key is consistency, patience, and following up with an ultra-hydrating and simple post-treatment skincare routine. My personal favourite is swapping my actives for a copper-peptide serum, and following up with a heavy moisturiser to lock in the hydration.
Always consult your dermatologist or skin therapist to see if microneedling is suitable for your skin type.