How it works
Microneedling can sound a little scary, after all, it has the word needle in it. But, this treatment is relatively pain free and quick. Here’s how it works.
The team at Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte use Rejuvapen to perform microneedling treatments. This pen utilizes precisely spaced micro needles in a small cartridge. These needles are rolled over the skin, creating micro perforations into the skin’s top layers. This triggers your skin to start repairing itself by producing collagen and elastin, which are what gives skin it’s firmness and elasticity. It is also something people start to lose as they age.
As microneedling encourages your skin to heal, it becomes firmer. This causes fine lines to disappear, brown spots to fade away, pores to become smaller, and your skin’s condition to improve.
Caring for your skin going forward
Though microneedling helps clear up hyperpigmentation, it is important that you do your part to protect your skin going forward. This means protecting yourself from sun exposure, especially the areas where you’ve had hyperpigmentation issues. This means wearing a hat, sunglasses, and applying sunscreen every day. You should also be wary of using home remedies to treat hyperpigmentation. One common home treatment, using lemon juice, can actually make it worse.
If you have questions about how to care for your skin after microneedling and prevent brown spots going forward, talk to your dermatologist. They can recommend a skin care regiment, help you find the right sun protection products, and ensure the underlying cause of your hyperpigmentation is addressed.
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We will work with you to find the underlying cause of your hyperpigmentation, such as sun exposure or an allergic reaction, and treat it. We will work with you to see if microneedling can help reduce the spot’s appearance and help you keep your skin looking its best going forward.
Contact Dermatology Specialists of Charlotte, Charlotte’s top Ballantyne and Blakeney Dermatologist, for your dermatology care.