Fine lines, uneven texture, the wish for smoother looking skin. Microneedling may be a worthwhile option. What matters is what you would like to change and how your skin is doing right now.
That is why I start with your skin, your skincare and your daily life. If your skin is mainly dry or irritated, it may need something other than a treatment with needles.
What microneedling does in the skin.
Fine needles create small, controlled injuries. The skin responds with repair processes that also produce collagen. This protein gives the skin support. As a result, fine lines may become less noticeable and skin texture may look more even. The extent of any change varies from person to person. The American Academy of Dermatology explains this process in its guide to microneedling.
At FACIALIST MEDICALSPA in Zug, we offer microneedling with SkinPen. The device uses fine needles without additional radiofrequency energy. Your skin condition, your goals and a careful assessment guide the decision.
What you can realistically expect.
Building collagen takes time. Early changes may become visible after a few weeks, with results developing over several months. Sometimes a series of treatments makes sense. Wanting smoother skin alone does not tell us how many sessions you need. A fresher appearance immediately afterwards is not yet evidence of newly formed collagen. AAD, updated July 2023.
We do not simply treat over inflamed spots, cold sores or very irritated skin. Medication, difficulties with wound healing and a tendency to develop raised scars also belong in the initial conversation. Scarring or skin changes with an unclear cause are good reasons to seek a medical assessment. FDA, suitability and risks.
When another treatment may suit you better.
If your main wish is a thorough cleanse and hydration, Hydrafacial may be a suitable option. It combines cleansing, exfoliation, extraction and hydrating skincare. Its approach is different from microneedling. Hydrafacial, the treatment.
A Tailormade Facial allows us to adapt the treatment to the current condition of your skin. If your skin is sensitive, we first discuss what it tolerates well and which steps to leave out.
If you are looking for a treatment without needles, we can also discuss Forma. Forma uses controlled heat delivered through radiofrequency. Together, we assess whether this approach suits your wish for firmer skin. InMode, Forma technology.
A skin analysis helps us put these options into perspective. If I do not expect a treatment to offer you a meaningful benefit, I will tell you, and we will look for a suitable alternative.
Give your skin time to recover.
Redness, tightness and sensitivity can occur after microneedling and may last for several days. I would therefore avoid scheduling your first microneedling treatment the day before an important event.
Infection and changes in pigmentation are also possible risks. Appropriate training, careful treatment and suitable aftercare matter. FDA, benefits and risks.
At first, follow the aftercare plan agreed for your treatment. Retinol, exfoliants and vitamin C should not simply be continued as usual. Even a familiar serum is not automatically suitable for freshly treated skin. We discuss specifically when to resume cleansing, skincare, sunscreen products and makeup. Avoid direct sun during recovery. SkinPen, treatment and individual aftercare.
Bring your skincare to the conversation.
If you are considering microneedling, bring your current products or photos of them. I will listen to what concerns you about your skin and take the time to look at it carefully. Together, we can work out which treatment and skincare fit your goals.