Medical microneedling treatment
Medical microneedling treatment
SkinPen microneedling: improve your skin texture and acne scars
If you are left with small pits after acne, does your skin feel no longer completely smooth or are you bothered by fine Fine lines? With medical microneedling, I stimulate them. natural repair process of the skin, whereby the skin structure can gradually improve.
At Medikadermis, I work with SkinPen. This device uses very fine, sterile needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin. The recovery response stimulates the production and reorganization of collagen. As a result, superficial to moderately deep acne scars, an irregular skin texture and fine lines become less visible.
Not every scar requires the same approach. Therefore, I assess in advance whether it is primarily about for fine pits, deeper scars, active acne or red and brown residual spots. The treatment depth I adjust the intensity to your skin.
Especially when you want to improve skin texture: for example with fine pits after acne, superficial acne scars, rough skin texture or fine lines. In the case of deeper or deeply attached scars, can another treatment or a combination of techniques are more suitable.
The price depends on the size of the treatment area. You can choose from S, M and L. Further down, you will find example photos that help. when choosing the right variant.
For which skin problems is microneedling suitable?
I mainly use microneedling when the skin structure needs to be improved. Think of fine pits after acne, superficial to moderately deepened scars, an irregular skin surface and fine lines.
Skin can be healthy and yet not quite feel smooth. Due to the controlled recovery process can the skin surface after a course of treatment gradually become more refined.
Which scars respond less well?
Deep, narrow ice pick scars or strong Stuck scars do not always respond sufficient on microneedling alone. For such scars, a different technique may be used. or whether a combination of treatments is necessary.
And red or brown spots after acne?
A red or brown spot is not automatically a scar. When the color is particularly changed and the skin is otherwise smooth, I might opt for a different treatment.
Read more about red and brown spots after acne .
How does SkinPen work and how deep does microneedling go?
During the treatment, sterile, very fine needles controlled microchannels in the skin. The skin reacts with its own recovery process, involving, among other things, fibroblasts are activated and collagen is reformed and organized.
The treatment depth depends on the goal, the skin area, the thickness of the skin and the reaction during the treatment. Therefore, I do not work automatically. all over the face with the same setting.
With general skin texture, a A more superficial approach will suffice. With certain scars, it can go deeper be worked when that is responsible.
Deeper does not automatically mean better. It concerns sufficient stimulation without unnecessarily damaging the skin.
I work with SkinPen because of the accurate control over the needle depth and the use of sterile needle cartridges. I am hesitant about the random insertion of cosmetic serums via the microchannels.
How does the treatment proceed and how many sessions do I need?
I cleanse and assess the skin beforehand. Next, I will handle the agreed area with the SkinPen.
During the treatment you can a experience a tingling or chafing sensation. How intensive that is varies per treatment area and needle depth.
How many treatments are needed?
A single treatment can already be cause a change in skin texture. For acne scars, usually multiple sessions necessary.
The repair and collagen remodeling take time. The result can therefore also in the weeks and months develop further after treatment.
The number of sessions and the intervals I determine this based on your skin, the type of scars and the reaction on previous treatments. Complete disappearance of scars I cannot guarantee.
What does the recovery look like and what aftercare is needed?
Immediately after microneedling, the skin can be red and warm.Slight swelling, sensitivity, dryness or a A tight feeling also occurs.
The response depends, among other things, of the depth and intensity of the treatment. A superficial treatment usually gives less visible recovery than a more intensive treatment of scars.
During recovery, it is important to treat the skin gently, irritating products temporarily to avoid and carefully to protect against UV radiation.
You will receive personal aftercare advice. about cleansing, moisturizing, make-up, sports and the resumption of active skin products.
When is microneedling not suitable?
Bee active, severely inflamed acne I don't just treat the inflammations without thinking. First, we focus on calming down. of the acne. Then we can assess better. which scars or structural changes have stayed behind.
Other reasons for not or not yet treatments include:
- Active skin infections or herpes in the treatment area.
- Certain problems with wound healing or clotting.
- Active skin conditions in the treatment area.
- Predisposition to keloid formation.
- Pregnancy or certain medication.
- Recent intensive skin treatments.
- A severely irritated or damaged skin barrier.
During the introductory meeting, we discuss we your health, medication, previous treatments and the current condition of your skin.
Do you still have active acne? Then check out our acne treatments in The Hague .
Microneedling, ResurFX or TCA: what is the difference?
After acne, I regularly see different Simultaneous skin changes: small dimples, deeper scars, redness and pigment spots. Not every change requires for the same treatment.
SkinPen microneedling
I use microneedling mainly to an irregular skin texture to gradually improve. Think of fine dimples, superficial acne scars and skin that after acne no longer feels completely smooth.
ResurFX fractional laser
ResurFX is a non-ablative fractional laser of 1565 nm those controlled heat columns applies into the skin. With that, I can be with suitable atrophic scars work to collagen remodeling and the underlying skin structure.
View the ResurFX treatment for acne scars .
Medical TCA peel
TCA is a chemical treatment which, depending on the application, over a larger area or very locally at selected scars can be used.
View the medical TCA peel .
The distinction between texture and structure is a practical Rule of thumb, no absolute separation. Which technique fits depends of the type of scar, the depth, your skin type and the desired recovery time.
Read also: What types of acne scars are there And how can you treat them?
Which treatment size and price should I choose?
The size of the treatment depends on the surface we are treating, not only of the number dimples or fine lines.
Below you see three examples. The photos are illustrative. The exact demarcation and the we determine the intensity during the introduction.
S — small treatment area
A local area with structural differences
For example, a group of superficial acne scars on the chin, the temple or a small part of one cheek.
M — medium-sized treatment area
A larger part of one cheek
For example, when small pits or an irregular skin texture over a clearly defined part of one cheek be spread.
L — large treatment area
A more extensive area with skin texture differences
For example, almost one entire cheek or a larger continuous treatment area, possibly continuing towards the temple or jawline.
The current price appears when you the desired selects product variant
Are you unsure about the right size? During a free introductory meeting we look at which treatment area and which treatment for suit your skin
Scientific substantiation
Microneedling for atrophic acne scars has been investigated in clinical studies and systematic reviews. The results indicate possible improvement of scars and the skin texture.
The studies differ, among other things. in needle depth, number of sessions, skin type and the way The result is being assessed. As a result, it is not for everyone client to predict the same effect.
Alster TS, Graham PM (2018)
Microneedling: A Review and Practical Guide.
Dermatological Surgery.
Search for this publication on PubMed
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Systematic reviews on microneedling for acne scars
These reviews discuss clinical results,
differences between treatment protocols
and the limitations of the available research.
View relevant reviews on PubMed
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Clinical trials on microneedling
An overview of randomized
and comparative studies,
including studies with various
treatment intensities and
combination therapies.
View clinical trials on PubMed
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What does this mean for your treatment? The goal is a gradual improvement of the skin texture. The number of treatments and the achievable improvement depend of the scar type, the skin condition and recovery. Not all acne scars respond just as well to microneedling.
Which treatment suits your skin?
You do not have to decide for yourself in advance. whether you need microneedling, TCA, or ResurFX. Especially after acne, I regularly see different Simultaneous skin changes: small dimples, deeper scars, redness and pigmentation.
During the initial meeting, I first look to your skin. Then we discuss which treatment I find useful and which ones not.
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