Your Step-by-Step Guide to Microneedling

No matter how careful you are about sun exposure or how frequently you apply moisturizer, eventually your skin is going to show signs of wear and tear. The good news: microneedling uses special techniques to “undo” damage and help skin repair itself, for a complexion that’s smoother, clearer, and more attractive.

At North Texas Med360, Yamuna Gurrapu, MD, and her team help patients look and feel their best with advanced microneedling treatments aimed at helping skin repair itself naturally. If you’ve never had microneedling before, here’s a brief overview of what you can expect.

Setting goals

Prior to your microneedling session, our team discusses your concerns with you, mapping out a treatment plan that’s focused on your needs and goals. Microneedling can be very effective in treating an array of issues, including:

• Lines and wrinkles
• Scars
• Uneven skin tone and texture
• Sun-damaged skin
• Stretch marks
• Enlarged pores
• Lax, sagging skin
• Uneven pigmentation

Best of all, microneedling can treat multiple issues in just one treatment session.

Prepping your skin

At the beginning of your microneedling treatment, we gently cleanse your skin, then apply a topical gel, cream, or lotion to your skin. This product anesthetizes or numbs your skin to keep you comfortable throughout your session. Once your skin is numb, we carefully remove the product before moving on with your treatment.

The treatment

Our team uses the Eclipse MicroPen EVO™, a state-of-the-art microneedling device equipped with a series of tiny needles. These needles penetrate your skin’s superficial layers, creating tiny micro-injuries inside your skin’s structure.

These injuries spur natural healing responses, including collagen and elastin development for smoother, firmer, more resilient skin. At the same time, the tiny needles help break down damaged tissue, like scar tissue, helping your body repair and restore healthy, glowing skin.

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)

Microneedling can work well on its own, but its effects can also be enhanced by combining the treatment with platelet-rich plasma derived from a sample of your own blood. PRP contains special proteins called growth factors that help spur natural healing.

The micropen device creates tiny channels or tunnels into the deeper layers of skin tissue. When PRP is applied after microneedling, those channels help growth factors reach those deeper layers for optimal healing and tissue repair.

After your treatment

After microneedling, your skin will appear slightly red and it may be a bit swollen, similar to the effects of a mild sunburn. These effects are temporary and resolve soon after your session. Immediately after your session, we apply a special gel to soothe your skin and promote healing.

We also provide you with complete care instructions for your skin. In general, it’s important to use gentle cleansing agents, to moisturize regularly, and to avoid sun exposure to promote rapid healing.

Make microneedling part of your routine

Microneedling can provide great results after a single 30-minute session, and best of all, sessions can be repeated, helping your skin stay smooth, firm, and healthy. To learn more about microneedling and how it can help your skin look and feel its best, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at North Texas Med360 in Frisco, Texas, today.