Microneedling has been used as a powerful tool to address many skin blemishes and imperfections, including acne, wrinkles and sun spots. It is a clinically supported and highly effective method of addressing insecurities that keep you from being your most confident self.
While stretch marks appear on many people, it is understandable that yours may make you uncomfortable or affect the way you see yourself. If you would like to reduce the appearance of your stretch marks with microneedling, Berman Skin Institute can help you reclaim smoother, newer-looking skin.
What Is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment designed to reduce signs of aging and improve the appearance and feel of your skin. It is also known as collagen induction therapy, as it stimulates your skin’s natural collagen production process to promote cell turnover and reveal the fresher, younger-looking skin beneath the uppermost layers of the dermis.
Our microneedling procedure uses the powerful Eclipse MicroPen in combination with a numbing cream to ensure minimal discomfort. During treatment, the pen will be applied to your skin, and the small needles attached to it will create microscopic tears in the top layers of your skin. This is the process that encourages collagen growth, as your skin works overtime to repair the tears, thereby creating “new” skin with fewer imperfections.
Does Microneedling Help Stretch Marks?
Yes — using microneedling for stretch marks is quite common and highly effective. New collagen synthesis can also improve the texture of your skin and restore its elasticity, which is the same reason microneedling works on fine lines and wrinkles. As new cells develop, they will naturally fill in areas with thinner skin, resulting in a smoother look and feel that can reduce the depth of even large stretch marks.
Another benefit of microneedling stretch marks is that it can increase the effectiveness of other products you use. Those small tears in the skin help creams and serums penetrate more deeply into the dermis, allowing the active ingredients to provide their maximum effects.
How to Prepare for Microneedling
Prior to your first microneedling session, you’ll meet with one of Berman Skin Institute’s experienced providers for a consultation. We will ask you questions about your related history, skin type and care regimen, as well as determine which areas you want to receive treatment. Microneedling can be effective almost anywhere on the body.
The procedure itself can take as little as 15-30 minutes per session, though you may need a few sessions to achieve the results you want. It should cause little to no discomfort, and aside from some redness and minor irritation, the side effects should be minimal, as well. Your provider may recommend certain products to use after your microneedling session, but you should also make sure you discuss any skincare products you use at home before applying them to the treated area.
Schedule Your Appointment Today
Microneedling and stretch marks are a match made in heaven, and Berman Skin Institute has decades of experience in bringing them together. Schedule your consultation with an experienced provider today and watch your skin tone improve as your confidence soars.
