Microneedling

If you’re unhappy with your appearance because of wrinkles, fine lines, or acne scars, microneedling may be the solution you need to boost your self-confidence. At Heart Healthy Family Practice, aesthetic specialist Karen Architect, DNP, FNP-BC, and the medical team offer minimally invasive microneedling treatments to revitalize your skin’s tone and texture to look smoother and more youthful. Call the San Antonio, Texas, office to schedule a microneedling consultation or book an appointment online today. 

What is microneedling?

Microneedling is a minimally invasive aesthetic treatment that can improve the appearance and health of your skin.

During microneedling, the Heart Healthy Family Practice providers use thin needles to create micro-injuries in your skin. These injuries trigger your natural healing processes, so your body produces new collagen and elastin — two essential proteins in healthy skin. 

The increased production of these proteins help your skin appear smoother and more youthful.

What conditions can microneedling treat?

The microneedling services at Heart Healthy Family Practice can address a range of skin issues that become more common as you age, including:

• Wrinkles
• Fine lines
• Uneven skin tone
• Loose and saggy skin
• Skin discoloration
• Enlarged pores
• Mild scars from acne or injuries

Before you undergo microneedling, the medical team assesses the overall health of your skin to ensure it’s free of infection, rashes, and other skin issues. If you have chronic skin conditions like psoriasis or eczema.

The team also ensures that the results of microneedling meet your expectations. Treatment may not be effective for severely wrinkled skin or deep-set creases.

What can I expect during a microneedling treatment?

During your in-office microneedling treatment at Heart Healthy Family Practice, your provider applies a numbing cream over your skin to minimize discomfort.

They use a handheld device with a series of needles to create micro-injuries in your skin. As the device rolls over the surface of your skin, your provider can adjust the depth of the needle punctures based on the skin issues you’re treating.

After completing microneedling, you may have some mild redness, bleeding, and bruising in the treatment area. These issues should resolve on their own within a few days. Before you leave the office, the team can recommend skin care products you can use to keep your skin moisturized and healthy.

You can return right away to your usual activities. It takes time for new collagen and elastin to develop in the treatment area. You may start to notice the benefits of microneedling within a few days or weeks. Although your initial treatment can achieve good results, the team may recommend additional microneedling treatments to achieve your aesthetic goals.

Call Heart Healthy Family Practice to schedule a microneedling consultation or book an appointment online today.