Let’s face it, we all have a lot on our plates. You’re probably the queen (or king) of multitasking. New projects, plans and ideas that regularly appear. Perhaps you’re jumping on a conference call at the gym, dropping the kids off at school while rehearsing an important presentation for work, or picking up groceries while booking three appointments at the same time…sound familiar?
With all that we have on our plate these days, our skin takes a beating and starts to show signs of stress, pollution and too many sleep deprived nights, to name a few. There is no shortage of factors that contribute to the weary appearance of our skin. However, our multi-tasking lives are not going anywhere- we can only embrace and try to do the best with self care that we possibly can.
I respect multitasking and love it even more when I can offer patients something innovative that can address multiple concerns all at the same time. We’ve been very impressed with the results from microneedling. Patients are extremely happy and we’re expecting this to be our favourite new treatment of 2020! Read on to see if it’s right for you.
How does Microneedling Work?
Microneedling creates a series of tiny pricks along the skin to trigger the body’s natural healing process. As the skin is punctured, collagen production ramps up to rejuvenate skin from deep within the surface. Within 4 weeks patients can begin to see results with clearer, brighter and firmer skin.
Why Would I Choose Microneedling?
As we age, our bodies naturally produce less collagen and elastin; this can cause laxity, scarring, dullness, and other unfavourable skin symptoms. By creating new channels to collagen, microneedling is a way to trick the skin into cell turnover and skin rejuvenation. As production increases, results continue to appear in the months following treatment. Microneedling is a great option if you’re looking to completely rejuvenate the appearance of your skin without downtime or surgery. It’s quick and effective, with long lasting results.
What Makes Microneedling the Great Multitasker/ What can I Expect from This Treatment?
Microneedling is intended to address and improve your skin’s appearance, texture, and tone. The cell turnover and new growth resulting from this treatment often results in a renewed glow and brightened appearance while addressing a myriad of skincare concerns relating to aging, skin damage, scarring, and more. You can expect skin to have a renewed glow, tighter appearance and firmer feeling skin.
Benefits of Microneedling Can Include:
- Renewed brightness and radiance.
- Smoother, more refined skin texture.
- Less defined wrinkles or fine lines.
- No downtime or injections – easy to schedule
- An improvement in the appearance of scars: collagen production is especially effective in filling depressed acne scarring on the face.
What Does Microneedling Feel Like?
Microneedling may cause some slight discomfort but generally isn’t regarded as being painful or hard to bear. We use a numbing cream that virtually eliminates any discomfort during the procedure. The punctures created are so tiny that they feel like miniscule pinpricks against the skin. Most patients notice some mild redness following treatment which generally subsides within 24 hours.
However you choose to feel good this year and whether you chose to go with a treatment or not, a good night’s sleep, exercise and a healthy diet are still the number one way to look bright, healthy and glowing. The rest we can do to add a little sparkle to your appearance is just icing on the cake!
If you have any questions or are looking for more information, please contact
Diana Berdichevisky: diana@thergmgroup.net or 416 203 7900 ext. 6103
Dr. Somogyi is a leading Toronto plastic surgeon and graduate of the University of Toronto Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training program. He is currently on staff at North York General and runs a busy private practice out of his Wynford Plastic Surgery clinic in North York. Dr. Somogyi is passionate about combining his reconstructive and aesthetic skills to achieve beautiful, natural results while his non-surgical practice allows patients to take advantage of the aesthetic medicine offerings at his clinic.
