Microneedling has the added benefit of providing an avenue for therapeutic products to get through the skin’s barrier, allowing them to work more efficiently. Because skin that has undergone microneedling allows easier absorption of substances by the body, be sure you only use treatments your practitioner or provider has approved to avoid a potentially toxic response.

This treatment has been used for 25 years, providing data on many benefits:

• There have been few reports of adverse effects. 
• Most skin types tolerate the treatment very well, including darker skin tones.
• The cost is less expensive than similar treatments, such as lasers. 
• This treatment allows for quick healing and a rapid recovery time.

There have been many studies done on the safety and efficacy of microneedling. One study concluded that microneedling made the skin seem more radiant, smooth, bright and improved the overall texture with few side effects and hardly any downtime. 

Another study found that when microneedling was done in a professional setting for at least four weeks, the skin appeared younger and smoother than without the treatment. Scientific evidence has proven that microneedling is a more safe skin resurfacing alternative to other invasive laser treatments that require a lot of downtime. 

Microneedling is not a quick-fix treatment. Your body needs time to complete the healing process and repair itself by growing new tissue. Also, a series of treatments is usually required for full desired results, ranging from two to six treatments given four to six weeks apart.