Microneedling and laser skin resurfacing are two great options for improving the
aesthetic appearance on your skin. But finding out which one is better requires knowing what
the purpose of each of them are used for, as well weighing the pros and cons. In this
video we are going to do just that, so you can find out which one you should go with.
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Now: There’s a big difference between laser resurfacing treatments and microneedling,
and it all comes down to how these treatments are going to work. For lasers, remember,
they use light as energy, to specifically target an area on the skin your trying to treat. Broken
red veins or dark spots for example. The reason why its targeted, is so that we don't damage any
of the surrounding tissue. So think of this as your selective treatment. And you got two main
types for the most part. Your ablative or non-ablative lasers. An ablative laser will
remove the outer layer of skin, by heating up the dermis layer, and stimulating the production of
collagen as the skin starts to heal back up. A non-ablative laser does not damage the skin but
can still stimulate collagen growth. But obviously isn't as effective on deeper-rooted skin issues
Microneedling on the other hand, is the mechanical method of creating thousands of tiny channels,
known as injury all over a treatment area which will then force the skin to heal. But don't be
too worried, because the holes are microscopic and just enough to trigger your skin’s trauma
response. Unlike lasers, The results wont be selective to a specific problem. But
the advantage is, you can see improvement in many issues caused by a slowdown of collagen
production. This will then lead to more collagen regeneration and skin turnover once the healing is
complete. So that's why I think its important that you know the function of each of these.
As for the pros and cons. Lets start with lasers. The first is that you'll have faster results with
lasers because of how drastic the changes are to the skin when they heal. So if your looking
to treat spots, skin texture, enlarged pores. Lasers may be a good choice for you. The second
pro is that the results last longer. After the skin heals itself, expect the effects to last
several years. The cons however are that they are generally more expensive to get done. Currently
Microneedling costs around 2 to 700 per session. But Lasers on the other hand, can cost 2000
for an ablative laser and around 1500 for a non ablative laser procedure. The second con of
lasers is that there is more downtime to recover. Ablative laser treatments have much larger wounds
and will require a few days to recover vs with microneedling, which can be quick. If i were to
add another con to lasers it would have to be that discoloration can occur. I know you might be going
in and getting laser treatment for discoloration, but know that lasers do have the risk of causing
discoloration as well, darker skin types are more prone to it than lighter ones. Now lets
take a look at the pros for microneedlng. The first pro is actually for your skincare routine.
The micro-channels left from microneedling, can actually help your skincare products go in deeper,
making them more effective. The second pro is that, since it doesn't use heat energy,
darker skin types don't have to worry about discoloration after the procedure vs with
lasers. But the cons are that you wont see any changes for some time. It may take weeks and
multiple sessions before you do. The second con, which i think is a huge one to pay attention,
especially if you're trying them out at home, which btw I don't recommend for reason I've
talked about in this video, which you should watch after this one. Its not for those with
bacterial skin infections. So if you have acne, eczema, or psoriasis, you don't want to introduce
the bacteria into those tiny microchannels you just created. It causes infections.
What if you wanted to use the power of both these treatments. The good news is that you
can. But I would not recommend doing them on the same day. Maybe alternate them monthly
to avoid the risk of over stimulating the face. Personally for me, and this is just my opinion,
because I have darker skin, I would try out Microneedling that is combined with PRP or
(platelet rich plasma), which is known to help with getting your results as well as
improve healing time. This is because PRP is full of platelets and growth factors because
they are using your own blood to make it happen. Ideally 4-6 treatments 4 weeks apart is sufficient
enough to maintain collagen production your trying to get. As well as treat acne scars,
when your products have failed you, wrinkles and fine lines, hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
Just be sure that when you do try these treatments out, you follow the right recovery plan after,
which the office will give you that will differ depending on which procedure you get.
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And share with me your thoughts. Have you tried microneedling or lasers before,
what was your experience like? And until then guys, ill see you on the next one.