How Long Do Microneedling Results Last?

When Do You See Improvements From Microneedling?

Microneedling offers promising results almost immediately.

From changes in skin tone to reduced visibility of enlarged pores and acne scars, most people will notice changes within the first week of their initial round of treatment.

Other effects, such as strengthened skin barrier and reliance, will be visible after more microneedling treatments. It will also depend on your body’s collagen and elastin production cycles.

Typically, it will take 4-6 weeks to see visible changes in your skin, but it may take longer for some depending on the severity of their skin concerns.

How Long Do Microneedling Results Last?

You can expect microneedling results to last between 3 and 5 months. This timeframe will vary according to the severity of your skin concerns, age, skin maintenance, the quality of collagen produced, and how long it lasts in your body.

Younger people produce collagen more quickly than people with mature skin. They’re also able to retain it in their bodies for longer.

However, lifestyle habits like using tobacco or prolonged and unprotected exposure to sunlight will cause your body to break down collagen more quickly. This can also impact the benefits of microneedling.

How Many Treatments Will You Need to Meet Your Skincare Goals?

Generally, you will require three consecutive microneedling treatments spaced about four weeks apart to take your skin to the next level. However, this will likely change based on your skin requirements.

But, remember, microneedling is not a permanent treatment. So, you will need to keep getting maintenance treatments — at least twice a year — to maintain the collagen production in your skin and enjoy long-term results.

What Can You Do To Maintain The Results of Microneedling?          

Aftercare is crucial for maintaining and extending the results of microneedling.

It is also important to avoid activities that cause excessive sweating, using harsh skin care products, and going out in the sun for a few days post-treatment.

Using products formulated with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and collagen is also a good idea. It will help maintain good skin health while boosting collagen production, giving you healthy, glowing skin. Just check any products you plan to use with your skincare professional to avoid possible side effects.

Get Firmer, Smoother, Fresher, Younger-Looking Skin at L&L

At Lords & Ladies Salon and Medical Spa, we adopt a result-oriented approach to clinical services like microneedling. As a result, our services work well with home care products —available on our website — to provide enhanced results. These products also help decrease side effects to boost post-treatment results for our clients.

Contact Us Today

The answer to the question “how long do microneedling results last?” depends on multiple factors. If you’re still on the fence about this treatment, you can book a complimentary session with us to see whether this treatment is the right choice. You can visit us at any of our seven Lords & Ladies Salon locations or call us at (844) 725-6655 to know more.

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