Microneedling with Chemical Peels: A Complete Guide

Microneedling with Chemical Peels: A Complete Guide

The latest skincare methods are always changing and improving, promising to help you look and feel better even as you age. Microneedling and chemical peels are two such dynamic combinations that are becoming increasingly popular. This powerful pair combines two successful procedures that can help with a wide range of skin problems, from acne scars and signs of aging to hyperpigmentation and general skin rejuvenation.

Understanding Microneedling

Collagen induction treatment, which is another name for microneedling, uses a machine with tiny needles to make controlled holes, or channels, in the skin’s surface. While it might seem counterintuitive, these microchannels increase the body’s natural healing process, which also increases the production of collagen and elastin. As the skin gets stronger, it also begins to look smoother and younger.

There are several known advantages to microneedling, which are detailed below:

Collagen Production: Microneedling causes the production of collagen, a key protein that keeps skin flexible and strong.

Reduced Wrinkles and Fine Lines: The higher collagen level makes wrinkles and fine lines less noticeable, which makes the skin look better.

Scar Reduction: Microneedling can make scars look better by encouraging the growth of healthy skin tissue. This includes scars from acne or surgery.

Better Product Absorption: The microchannels that are made during microneedling make it easier for external skin care products to be absorbed, which makes them work better.

Understanding Chemical Peels

Chemical peels work by applying a chemical solution to the skin in a way that doesn’t damage it. This process gets rid of the damaged skin on the outside, showing newer, healthier skin below. Chemical peels can be superficial, medium, or deep, depending on what the skin needs.

It is thought the chemical peels offer the following benefits:

Better Texture: Chemical peels can make the texture of your skin better by getting rid of dead skin cells and speeding up the growth of new skin cells.

Even Skin Tone: Peels can help even out skin tone by lowering hyperpigmentation, sun damage, and uneven skin tone.

Treatment for Acne: Chemical peels can help clear out pores, lower inflammation, and stop acne from coming back.

Stimulation of Collagen Production: Like microneedling, chemical peels increase collagen production, which makes the skin firmer and more resilient.

What Happens When Microneedling and Chemical Peels Are Combined?

Using both microneedling and chemical peels together gets the most out of their combined benefits. In essence, the microchannels that microneedling makes in the skin help the chemical peel work better, removing dead skin cells more deeply and evenly. Using these two methods together improves the overall outcome and takes care of more issues than when only using one method.

Final Thoughts

When combined with chemical peels, microneedling is a powerful treatment that can help with a wide range of skin problems. This combined method works well for many skin problems, including lines, scars, uneven skin tone, and increasing collagen production. The result is skin that looks healthy, younger, and glows. Contact Beauty & Body By Mia to learn more!

Rejuvenate Your Skin with RF Microneedling

Rejuvenate Your Skin with RF Microneedling

RF microneedling, or radiofrequency microneedling, is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at teaching your skin to heal itself. Fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, and other skin imperfections are caused in part due to low levels of collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less of it than in our youth. It’s possible to restore lost collagen with fillers and other treatments on the market, but radiofrequency microneedling stimulates your body to produce it!

What Is the Procedure?

When you undergo microneedling, your trained skincare expert will use tiny, fine needles to prick your skin and create small wounds in the top layer of your skin. Radiofrequency microneedling adds in radiofrequency waves. They’re generated by an LED light and produce thermal energy.

Essentially, the combination of tiny needles and radiofrequency waves prompt your body to respond as if it’s healing a wound. It ramps up the production of collagen, which can fill in fine lines and wrinkles, along with healing stubborn skin problems like old acne scars and large pores. Rather than add in something or cover up an issue, microneedling prompts your body to take care of it itself. It’s more like a helping hand (or many ultra-small helping hands) than anything.

Rejuvenate Your Skin with RF Microneedling-before and after

What to Expect

Because the procedure creates many small wounds in the skin, expect a bit of discomfort. Usually, things are back to normal within 24 hours but prepare for a short amount of downtime just after your procedure. For the best procedure possible, there are a few things to avoid before microneedling.

  • Retin A
  • Retinol
  • Vitamin A Treatments
  • Other topical medications
  • Blood thinners (one week prior to treatment)

Following your treatment, it’s highly recommended that you do not use any active skincare for at least 24 hours and avoid direct sunlight, swimming, or activity that could cause sweating.

If you continue to experience discomfort after 24 hours or it feels more intense, reach out to your doctor or skincare expert with any questions. In general, people recover from radiofrequency microneedling quickly and without issue.

Rejuvenate Your Skin with RF Microneedling-before and after

Is Radiofrequency Microneedling Right for You?

This type of microneedling procedure is safe and effective for nearly everyone. If you’re struggling with scarring, discoloration, or fine lines and wrinkles, set up your consultation with Beauty and Body by Mia to discuss a microneedling session. Help your skin to care for itself again.