Numb or not when getting microneedling?

Question

I’ve recently read that numbing before Microneedling is counterintuitive because the numbing cream restricts the blood flow that is necessary to achieve optimal results. My NP encourages numbing, and thinks the effects of restricted blood flow on actual results is negligible. I’ve gone to her for years and trust her;but at the same time know that no practitioner is infallible. Should I try to not numb (or numb for a shorter time) before my next appointment?

Falguni Patel, MD, FACOG · Answer

It is always recommended to numb before a microneedling session to ensure comfort during your session. We recommend applying numbing cream an hour prior to the procedure.

Mahmood Siddique, DO · Answer

Hi Bethany!
We also encourage numbing. Microneedling can be slightly painful without any local anesthesia so its really just there to make you more comfortable. As your NP said, the results are negligible. The effects on the skin are due to the needles creating tiny punctures which introduces collagen production, which still happens with the numbing. Hope that helps!

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Numb or not when getting microneedling?

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