I went to a dermatologist today who recommended 5 treatments of microneedling using a .25 microneedle. They said to do this every 2 weeks and that once that was over I'd need to do this every month. But I'm reading that some doctors on this forum are saying that sometimes maintenance might only be every 6 months or so. What would be the reason my dr. said I'd need them every month and others say potentially every 6-12 months? Every month at $200 a pop is going to get very costly.
Answer: Micro needling explained in a paragraph- read more... To answer your question many factors determine the efficacy of micro needling, Excluding the skill sets of the Specialist (this is the most important factor as one has to know the depth and passes), other factors that come into play include- what your aim is ? Are you treating pores, fine textural changes, or are you targeting deep fibrotic scars? The depth is important, and also energy. Energy based micro needling devices provide controlled heating, this stimulates more collagen. So now energy levels come in to play. How long do we deliver the energy is called the use duration. The longer the PD the longer the energy delivery, and more heat gets into the dermal layers. If energy is used, is the needle insulated or not? Is energy delivers in the target area ( 3 mm vs 0.5 mm for example), the number of passes also count, both horizontally and vertically (shot count), technique, when the skin is stretched, needles penetrate deeper. Infusion of PRP also counts for heal times and also better remodelling and healing of skin. After care . Equally important. Micro needling can be as simple as 'Im using a 0.5 mm needle, or as complex as above. ' As specialist all the above goes through my mind when I am about to perform energy based microneedling. (Skin colour also plays a part, even though companies say its colour blind too much energy will give brown dots on the surface if the treatment is too superficial.) Bottom line- be guided by a dermatologist or plastics who understands and practices this type of microneeedling, this way you will get the best, and safest possible results. Of last note, always go for a treatment to meet your end goals, namely consider lasers, peel, skin care etc..... see someone who can offer the lot, and tailor a treatment for your concerns. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane . Australia. More info in the web ref. below.
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Answer: Micro needling explained in a paragraph- read more... To answer your question many factors determine the efficacy of micro needling, Excluding the skill sets of the Specialist (this is the most important factor as one has to know the depth and passes), other factors that come into play include- what your aim is ? Are you treating pores, fine textural changes, or are you targeting deep fibrotic scars? The depth is important, and also energy. Energy based micro needling devices provide controlled heating, this stimulates more collagen. So now energy levels come in to play. How long do we deliver the energy is called the use duration. The longer the PD the longer the energy delivery, and more heat gets into the dermal layers. If energy is used, is the needle insulated or not? Is energy delivers in the target area ( 3 mm vs 0.5 mm for example), the number of passes also count, both horizontally and vertically (shot count), technique, when the skin is stretched, needles penetrate deeper. Infusion of PRP also counts for heal times and also better remodelling and healing of skin. After care . Equally important. Micro needling can be as simple as 'Im using a 0.5 mm needle, or as complex as above. ' As specialist all the above goes through my mind when I am about to perform energy based microneedling. (Skin colour also plays a part, even though companies say its colour blind too much energy will give brown dots on the surface if the treatment is too superficial.) Bottom line- be guided by a dermatologist or plastics who understands and practices this type of microneeedling, this way you will get the best, and safest possible results. Of last note, always go for a treatment to meet your end goals, namely consider lasers, peel, skin care etc..... see someone who can offer the lot, and tailor a treatment for your concerns. Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane . Australia. More info in the web ref. below.
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May 24, 2017
Answer: Microneedling, PRP, Acne Scars, Wrinkles A lot depends on what you are treating and the goals. Every 2 weeks seems close together. I like to space mine 4-6 weeks apart. The needles cause a micro-pore and damage to the dermis. This has to be repaired, and part of the repair process is for the body to stimulate new collagen. I like to give this enough time to occur before further treatments.
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May 24, 2017
Answer: Microneedling, PRP, Acne Scars, Wrinkles A lot depends on what you are treating and the goals. Every 2 weeks seems close together. I like to space mine 4-6 weeks apart. The needles cause a micro-pore and damage to the dermis. This has to be repaired, and part of the repair process is for the body to stimulate new collagen. I like to give this enough time to occur before further treatments.
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