Collagen Induction Therapy is a method which often involves going to a specialist. However, skin micro-needling is a form of collagen induction therapy which can be carried out in your own home by yourself, in your own time; this smoothes out wrinkles, improves scarring and reduces stretchmarks.
A common factor in the formation of scars, wrinkles, stretch marks and uneven skin is a lack of collagen. Micro-needling stimulates collagen production in the skin, which helps prevent or reverse their formation, this can only be achieved if skin needling is carried out frequently to keep the skin healing until it has healed to an acceptable level.
Micro needling (skin needling) is a procedure carried out with a skin roller that is covered with several tiny needles. These needles puncture the topmost layer of skin and carefully separate the pores of the skin. This method has 2 significant bonuses; it effectively activates collagen generation at the same time as allowing creams and lotions to be absorbed more effectively through the topmost layer (epidermis) of skin. Skin microneedling creates a very tiny trauma which only lasts for about an hour and doesn't cause any broken skin or bleeding to occur in the treated area in the way that laser therapy or microdermabrasion do.
The microscopic punctures (which are often just the opening of the pores of your skin) caused by the skin needling or microneedling, stimulate collagen production in the second layer of skin and it creates a good environment for collagen and elastin formation. These key ingredients help the skin to cosmetically heal.
There are several alternatives to skin needling, and a lot of these require visits to a specialist. These include laser therapy and Micro-Dermabrasion. Using a Micro needling roller at home is generally much cheaper.
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