Microneedling is a simple skin treatment that uses tiny needles to create small punctures in the skin. This triggers the body to make more collagen, the protein that keeps skin firm and smooth. People get it to reduce scars, wrinkles, fine lines, and uneven texture.
Right after a session, your skin might look red or feel warm, like a mild sunburn. This fades in a day or two. Many notice a glow and smoother feel within the first week. For some, this early change shows up in five to ten days.
Deeper improvements take longer. Collagen builds slowly as the skin heals in stages. First, inflammation starts repair. Then new tissue forms with collagen and elastin. Finally, remodeling makes the skin stronger over weeks.
You often see clearer changes after one to two weeks, like better texture. But for best results, plan three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Each one builds on the last.
The peak happens three to six months after your final treatment. This is when collagen production maxes out, up to 400 percent more in some studies. Scars fade more, skin tightens, and tone evens out. With radiofrequency added, some see initial tightening even sooner, at six to eight weeks.
Results can last six to twelve months, or up to one to two years with good care. Factors like age, skin type, sun exposure, and habits affect this. Younger skin responds faster. Maintenance sessions every six to twelve months help keep it going.
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