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Microneedlinghas always been a mainstay beauty treatment, and for good reason.
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Keep scrolling to read everything you gotta know about microneedling, including side effects.
Meet the Experts
What Is Microneedling?
You’ll also find that radiofrequency microneedlingis common.
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Explains Dr. Katz:“But when radiofrequency is added, microneedling can pack a bigger punch.
Radiofrequency waves travel down the needles to heat the dermis, which can improve collagen production.
“Microneedling is a collagen-stimulating treatment great for general skin rejuvenation.
Harsh products could aggravate the skin, so milder is the key.
“I would also advise against using any aggressive acids within the week of the procedure.”
Next, you’ll likely be slathered in numbing cream so that the pain won’t feel as intense.
Does Microneedling Hurt?
It doesn’thurtper se, but it doesn’t feel good.
In terms of pain, I experienced a tolerable treatment that lasted all of 20 minutes.
My forehead, hairline, and jawline areas were more sensitive than other areas.
Immediately after my face mask, my cheeks and the top of my forehead were slightly red.
This is a normal side effect of the minimal bleeding that happens during the treatment.
I was shook because the only time I experiencerednessis after a crazy workout.
But this went away in an hour.
Another disclaimer to note: I have extremelysensitive skin, so this may not happen to you.
But by day two, my skin felt raw and itchy.
It wasn’t unbearable, but it was definitely uncomfortable.
To combat this, I slathered on Cortizone Anti-Itch Cream in the morning and before I went to bed.
I also noticed tiny imprint marks (on my forehead especially) from the needles.
By day four, my itchiness had almost completely gone away.
The tiny post-procedural marks also faded more and more each day.
These are normal side effects and should clear up in a few days.
“At-home devices have minimal benefits compared to in-office microneedling.
That being said, at-home microneedling has more risks than in-office.
I say leave the microneedling to a dermatologist who can double-check you get the best results.”
Microneedling vs. Vivace
Vivace is a form of radiofrequency microneedling.
I was so impressed by the radiance of my skin.
That cheekbone glow is not from highlighter, people.
I also was surprised by how soft my skin felt and how the appearance of my pores shrank significantly.
Contrary to how scary this sounds, I experienced no pain whatsoever.
“The great thing about this treatment is there’s no significant downtime,“says Dr. Shah.
I’m letting my skin soak up every second of this effect from my topical products.
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