Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that naturally stimulates the body to replace dead skin cells by producing new collagen and elastin. At Elevate with Ogeechee Health, in Statesboro, Georgia, Chelsea Mikell, MD, FACOG, James Small III, MD,  and the team provide microneedling treatment to help adults revitalize their skin. To learn more about how microneedling can make your skin look and feel new again, call the office or request an appointment online today.

What is microneedling?

Microneedling is a procedure for your skin that induces the production of collagen, a structural protein. You lose collagen with age, which is a major cause of wrinkles and other signs of skin vitality decline.

Interestingly, microneedling works by causing small injuries in your skin. Tiny needles penetrate the epidermis during the therapy, and your skin heals them with collagen all on its own. The Elevate with Ogeechee Health team offers you a topical numbing agent first, so you aren’t uncomfortable during the process.

Elevate with Ogeechee Health offers microneedling with radiofrequency, which further enhances the healing process in your skin. Radiofrequency penetrates deeper than needles and promotes healing in layers beneath the surface. 

Another add-on for microneedling is platelet-rich plasma (PRP). PRP is full of growth factors and comes from a sample of your blood. It accelerates the healing process initiated by microneedling. 

What does microneedling treat?

Microneedling treats a variety of skin concerns that often gather on the surface with age. Aging skin tends to be weaker and more prone to damage than younger skin, and you can see the evidence. With microneedling at Elevate with Ogeechee Health, you can minimize or eliminate:

• Photodamage
• Wrinkles and fine lines
• Scars from injuries
• Acne scars
• Roughness
• Dryness
• Large pores

After your skin heals from microneedling, you notice more smoothness and a more even tone. It also gets tighter and firmer, and you can target the face, neck, or body. 

How many microneedling treatments do I need?

You might see mild improvements after a single microneedling session at Elevate with Ogeechee Health, but to get the most out of the treatment, you'll need multiple sessions. Your provider evaluates your skin during your consultation to determine how many sessions are appropriate. 

Most individuals require 3-4 microneedling sessions to achieve the drastic improvements they want. These sessions are spaced 4-6 weeks apart for healing. Optimal results appear around three months after the final treatment session. 

What does my skin need after microneedling?

Your skin needs a little aftercare when you finish a microneedling treatment. Your provider applies a soothing ointment right away, and you should avoid applying makeup to the treated skin for at least a few hours. 

You don’t have to refrain from your normal activities, but you can expect some swelling and redness for the first 12-24 hours. 

Microneedling can give you more youthful skin with fewer wrinkles and surface irregularities. If you’re interested in experiencing the many benefits of microneedling, call Elevate with Ogeechee Health for a consultation or book your visit online today.