Are you unhappy with your facial appearance? Do you worry that as you age, your wrinkles and fine lines are starting to show? Is your once supple skin beginning to sag? All of these concerns are common among adults, no matter the age, and it is why microneedling is becoming a go-to solution for many individuals who want to shave off several years from their appearance. But can this uniquely designed solution really help treat sagging skin? Hear from a skilled skincare specialist who can explain why it may just be the ideal treatment option for you.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a form of facial aesthetic treatment that involves reducing the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging skin. With age comes less elasticity, which ultimately means a reduction in collagen. As a result, you may begin to appear older than you really are.
Each person is different, but with microneedling, a skincare specialist can address these issues without requiring an invasive procedure or prolonged recovery. Instead, it works quickly to rejuvenate the skin.
What Are Collagen and Elastin?
Collagen and elastin are two types of proteins that exist in the body. As a youth, you likely had much of these in your system working to keep your appearance supple and “flawless.” However, as you age, elastin and collagen can wane, causing sagging skin.
Elastin works like a spring, helping the skin to bounce back; however, after a while, the skin no longer produces elastin, so everything starts to hang instead.
Collagen helps to support elastin, allowing your skin to be flexible and stretch. Just like elastin, though, you lose collagen over time, resulting in wrinkles and also saggy skin.
How Does Microneedling Work?
When choosing to undergo microneedling, you will work with your doctor to determine the areas that require treatment. These may include your face and/or your neck. Many offices use what is known as RF microneedling, which simply stands for radio frequency.
Small needles are injected into the skin so that radio frequency (RF) can begin to penetrate the upper layer. As the skin begins to heat up, the energy from the RF injures the skin in a way that encourages and promotes collagen production as well as new elastin to form.
The result is a more youthful glow that causes your face to appear smoother, tighter, and more vibrant than before.
You may still have questions about microneedling and its effectiveness in targeting saggy skin, but meeting with a skilled doctor who can further discuss the benefits of this type of treatment will help you feel more confident in your decision to go for that more youthful look.
About the Practice
Dream Aesthetics Medspa is located in Houston and is comprised of three professionals who are dedicated to improving your health and appearance. Offering microneedling as a way to achieve youthful appearances, patients with wrinkles, sagging skin, and fine lines can find hope in addressing the aging process. If you want to make a change to your appearance, visit our website to schedule an appointment or call (281) 846-6454.
