Dr. Benar

What can be treated with microneedling?

• Treatment of acne and acne scars
  • Removing spots on the skin
• Reducing fine wrinkles on the skin
  • Treatment of cracks on the skin surface
• Wrinkles and sagging in the neck
  • Reducing or eliminating large pores
  • Creation of micro hair follicles

How is Microneedling applied?

1. First, the skin is cleaned.

2. Then, a local anaesthetic cream is applied to the area to be treated 15 minutes before to minimize pain during the procedure.

3. The appropriate micro-needle depth is determined according to the area. Hundreds of microchannels are opened in the upper skin with the appropriate micro-needles between 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm. The skin perceives every opened microscopic channel as a wound and begins to repair itself. To do this, it enhances collagen and elastin synthesis and accelerates blood circulation.

4. Substances such as hyaluronic acid, enzyme or vitamins can be used under the skin to increase the regeneration effect of the skin during or after this procedure. In addition, PRP and microneedling give very positive results together.

How long does the effect of microneedling last? How often should it be done?

One session of microneedling is completed in about 30 minutes. Sessions should be applied every 4 to 6 weeks.

The interval of the sessions varies according to the depth of the application. How many sessions of the procedure should be done and when it will show its effect depends on the purpose of the procedure. One session is not enough.

Microneedling is an effective way to increase collagen production and 3 sessions are generally sufficient but the number of sessions can be up to 6 in the treatment of scars.

Repeating the microneedling procedure 6 months or once a year will prolong the effectiveness of the treatment.

which region can be treated with microneedling?

Although it is mainly used for the facial area, it is suitable for many different parts of the body. These regions are; The neck area and the hands. Microneedling is also very successful in treating cracks in the arms and legs in the abdominal area.

In which months can microneedling performed?

Theoretically, it can be done every season or month. The important thing is to protect skin from the sun.

Although microneedling is more suitable for the months when the sun loses its effect. The patient should wear sunscreen 2 times in a day and direct sunlight exposure should be avoided.

What are the differences between Microneedling and Dermaroller?

The aim is the same in Microneedling and Dermaroller applications. This aim is to stimulate the production of collagen with microneedles, to enable the skin to repair itself, thereby renewing the skin.

However, there are some differences between them. First of all, microneedling is a more innovative application that gives much more positive results than dermarols.

Differences:

1. Microneedling procedure can be customized;

Dermaroller needles can descend only to a certain depth of the skin, the depth at which the needles reach cannot be changed and is constant. With the application of Dermaroller, the apparatus used to reach different depths should be changed.

In Microneedling, the depth at which microneedles will descend under the skin can be adjusted instantly according to the skin characteristics and needs of the patient. Needling at different depths can be adjusted immediately for each region and problem.

2. Microneedling can be customized by region;

Microneedling can be performed to the hard-to-reach areas such as the nose, eye area, upper lip area and can treat these areas. It is possible to reach different depths with the same tip in these regions.

3. Microneedling Application Leaves Less Damage To The Skin. Heal More Quickly

Since the needles used in microneedling enter the skin at a more vertical angle, it causes less abrasive damage to the skin than derma roller. Therefore, the healing time in microneedling is shorter and the frequency of side effects is lower.

Is Microneedling Dangerous?

Microneedling is an effective and reliable skin rejuvenation method. I can say this as a dermatologist based on my observations and various scientific researches.

We recommend that any cosmetological or aesthetic intervention be performed in centres under the supervision of a dermatologist or aesthetic surgeon. Places with the status of a beauty centre can pose various risks for your health.

Various side effects that can be seen after Microneedling include:

• Swelling of the skin

• Flushing of the skin

• Dryness in the skin

Bruising on the skin

In untrustworthy establishments or lack of personal hygiene, you may encounter more serious problems such as infection or change in skin pigment.

Microneedling should not be performed to people who have one or more of the following conditions:

Active acne lesions

• Keloids

• Eczema

• Rosacea (Rose disease)

• Solar Keratosis

• Herpes

• psoriasis

• Some types of moles

People with any serious health problems other than these skin diseases should share the situation with the doctor.

Before the Microneedling Treatment:

Inform your doctor about the medications you use before the microneedling.

Painkillers and blood thinners should be discontinued 2 weeks before administration.

Inform your doctor about the food and food supplements taken before the microneedling. Green tea, garlic, fish oil, vitamin C, vitamin E, gingko, ginseng and echinacea should be discontinued 2 weeks before the microneedling as they may cause bleeding and bruising at the microneedling site due to their anticoagulant effects.

Alcohol intake should be stopped 1 day before the microneedling.

In the period of active herpes infection around the lip area, microneedling is not performed. Those with frequent recurrent herpes infections should inform the physician who will perform the microneedling and begin treatment of prophylactic herpes before the microneedling.

What happens after the procedure?

You may experience redness on your skin after the procedure. The degree of these redness varies depending on the depth of the procedure and peeling effect can be seen for several days.

On the second day, redness will be more define and little swelling can become more noticeable.

On the third day, the redness turned completely pink or disappeared from the middle. The swellings have almost disappeared.

What are the points to be considered after the procedure?

1. Clean

Wash your skin with cleansing foam for 48 hours after the procedure. You can use warm water. In this process, it is important to keep the skin clean because your skin prone to infection and always keep your hands clean.

2. Consult

After having microneedling, you will be given a list of what you need to pay attention to.

3.Moisture

After the procedure, your skin will dry and hyaluronic acid is a good solution to maintain your skin's moisture balance.

4. Make up

Do not apply makeup in the 12-hour period after the procedure. If there is a special situation that requires you to make up, talk to the person who does this.

You can continue using your routine skincare products 3 days after the procedure. Avoid using alcohol-based toners for 2 weeks after the procedure. Avoid direct sunlight for 2 weeks after the procedure.

Avoid activities that can lead to sweating for 48 hours after the procedure. For example; Hot shower or bath, sport, sauna.

When can we wash our face after Microneedling?

It should not be in contact with water for 24 hours after microneedling treatment. You should only use moisturizing water-based creams.