As men and women look for ways to look younger without invasive and extensive plastic surgery, microneedling treatments in the Chevy Chase, MD, area are becoming popular options. Also known as collagen induction therapy, the procedure offers many benefits for the patients of Chevy Chase, MD, dermatologists, Dr. Samantha Toerge, Dr. Alicia Braun, and Dr. Moses Albert of Chevy Chase Dermatology Center.

1. Immediate Results

Imagine improving the texture and tone of your skin in less than one hour! Collagen induction therapy starts to work right away, and your skin looks and feels better within 48 hours. The treatment works by producing pinpoint injuries on the surface of your skin. In response, your body produces new collagen fibers and increases blood flow in the treatment area. The new collagen helps to lift and restructure your skin.

2. Boosts Collagen Levels

Have you ever wondered why collagen is so important for young, healthy skin? Collagen is a protein that gives your skin its strength and structure. Our bodies are constantly regenerating and losing collagen. In younger skin, this process does not affect the skin’s appearance. Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies produce less collagen than what is lost. Boosting collagen levels with microneedling treatments from a Chevy Chase, MD, dermatologist brings collagen levels back into balance.

3. Repairs Sun Damage

Sun exposure breaks down the collagen in your skin, and this is why younger people can develop an aged appearance. The skin may have a leathery, wrinkled appearance, or there may be dark spots and patches on the skin. Collagen induction therapy not only increases collagen levels but also stimulates cell turnover to reveal younger, healthier cells.

4. Helps with Hyperpigmentation

Hyperpigmentation is a sign that part of your skin has too much pigmentation. The micro-needles that are used for the treatment break down the extra pigment in the epidermis. For some people, hyperpigmentation originates in the deeper layers of the skin, and this may require a series of treatments.

5. Controls Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin problems that Dr. Toerge, Dr. Braun, and Dr. Albert help their patients manage. The collagen and elastin that are produced with micro-needling treatments help acne lesions heal faster and with a reduced risk of scarring. The treatment also helps with existing acne scars.

Would you like to learn more about microneedling in the Chevy Chase, MD, area? Call Chevy Chase Dermatology Center today at (301) 951-7905. We will schedule an appointment with Dr. Toerge, Dr. Braun, or Dr. Albert at our Chevy Chase, MD, office.