Why You Should Add Microneedling to Your Wellness Routine

If you’re disappointed by sun damage, fine lines, skin laxity, and other age-related skin concerns when you look in the mirror — but shudder at the thought of getting any type of invasive treatment — we completely understand!

Plastic surgery can involve considerable downtime, pain, and a period of looking unsightly.

At Sakura Aesthetics, Dr. Brian Ching and Samantha Ching, PA-C, believe in offering patients the most advanced and comfortable noninvasive treatments available, while delivering excellent results. 

One such treatment is microneedling, which offers patients a host of benefits. It may be the answer you’ve been searching for to refresh your skin and revitalize your look.

We also realize that your self-esteem about how you look directly affects your mental well-being. 

What’s involved with microneedling, and what skin issues does the treatment address?

Microneedling is also known as collagen induction therapy. The premise behind microneedling is that your provider — using a small handheld device with slender, sterile needles — administers minute injuries to the outer layer of your skin.

Your body’s natural healing mechanisms are then activated. As this happens, your body produces two proteins critical for resilient, younger-looking skin: collagen and elastin. 

Microneedling’s popularity has soared because of its ability to address diverse skin problems, including:

• Mild skin sagging
• Fine lines
• Deeper wrinkles
• Acne scarring
• Scars from certain types of burns
• Large pores
• Skin discoloration
• Uneven skin tone
• Skin texture problems
• Sun damage, such as hyperpigmentation

What’s more, microneedling’s versatility extends to the neck, decolletage, and hands. Unlike more invasive cosmetic procedures, you don’t look “altered” after treatment. Your natural beauty remains — it’s just enhanced.

It’s no wonder that so many patients are seeking microneedling treatment, since it not only solves these frustrating skin issues, but it’s also a safe, FDA-cleared, and comfortable procedure that takes only about 30 minutes on average (depending on the area you’re getting treated).

Before and after: what to expect from microneedling

Patients are consistently delighted with microneedling’s results — firmer, brighter, smoother skin. Concerns like scars, sun damage, roughness, and uneven tone are minimized, and firmness, elasticity, radiance, and glow are improved. All this — without going “under the knife.”

One of the first questions patients ask us after learning about microneedling’s many advantages is how quickly they can expect to see results and what their treatment schedule should be. 

Many Sakura Aesthetics patients notice refreshed, better-looking skin after just a single treatment, but typically, we recommend a series of three to six treatment sessions, with about a month in between each.

Another enduring benefit that microneedling treatment delivers is that your collagen production is kick-started for an extended period, and your skin even absorbs products like moisturizers better as a result of treatment. 

We’re dedicated to helping you reach your skin’s best and brightest potential, so you can feel confident and attractive — naturally. 

If you want to boost your skin’s health and radiance, contact our Honolulu office at 808-204-2969 to schedule an appointment to learn more about microneedling, or book one online.