Microneedling is one method of collagen induction therapy. Many people know it as skin needling, derma rolling, or the cosmetic procedure that involves the repeated puncturing of the skin using tiny, sterile needles for skin rejuvenation. The pricking will cause small wounds on the skin that will trigger collagen and elastin production, improving the patient's skin and making it look younger. It is a cosmetic process that can address many skin concerns.

What Microneedling Can Do

Microneedling is a popular treatment to reduce fine lines and wrinkles on one's face. It tightens the skin and also helps repair any signs of sun damage. It can also help reduce the size of pores and improve the appearance of scars. It can also be used to treat other parts of the body and address different skin problems, such as stretch marks and body scars.

All these benefits make it a popular treatment that gives patients real results every time.

The Microneedling Process for Estheticians

If you are interested in learning more about this treatment's procedure, here is a brief introduction of how the procedure is performed:

Step 1: The Cleaning Process

Before starting the procedure, you need to ensure that the patient's skin is ready for the process. Begin by cleaning their skin using specially-formulated alcohol and topical products that will stimulate collagen development.

Step 2: Add a Numbing Agent (Optional)

Some patients may not be able to tolerate the slight pain caused by the needles. These patients might need a numbing agent to make the process more manageable.

Step 3: The Microneedling Process

Using the microneedling pen, start the process.

Step 4: Apply Healing Topicals

Once the procedure is complete, apply topicals to help the patient's skin heal faster.

What Your Clients Should Know

Here are three things you can tell your future clients to help manage their expectations and prepare them for the experience:

Consultation is vital in ensuring that the procedure is suited for their skin and overall health. People with serious health issues, skin cancer, or active acne lesions are not advised to undergo this treatment.
Using A/B hydroxy acids and retinol weeks before their appointment can help prepare their skin better.
They should expect their skin to swell and develop redness after the procedure.
They can schedule another session after four to six weeks.

The Microneedling Device and Some Reminders

There are two types of microneedling device you will encounter for this service, and they both work the same way. One is the traditional type that includes a roller with needles arranged at fixed depths.

The other one is an automated option with adjustable needles. With this automatic tool, you can adjust the needles' depth depending on your patient's needs, thereby providing your patient with a customized experience.

All estheticians should only use devices approved by the Food and Drug Administration. That means using needles less than 0.3 mm (1.5mm in some states, but should be supervised by a licensed healthcare provider) and devices that do not make medical claims.

Different states in the US also have various regulations about who can perform the microneedling service. Check the guidelines in your state before you begin your microneedling course.

Conclusion

Microneedling is a treatment often performed by a professional medical aesthetician or a dermatologist, and they conduct the procedure using a specialized microneedling pen. There are also microneedling instruments, such as a derma roller, that patients can use at home. However, if you are interested in this treatment and want to learn how to do it right and effectively, it is best to study it in a formal esthetic class.

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