Microneedling vs. Microdermabrasion

Innovations in cosmetic medicine have given us more options than ever before for providing outstanding results without surgery or lengthy downtimes. However, as you’re researching skin treatments, your head may be spinning, wondering which is suitable for you. The best choice will depend on your skin issues and your desired results.

Microneedling and microdermabrasion are two excellent exfoliation treatments that have been trending over the past few years. Both help eliminate skin issues like blemishes, fine lines, and acne scarring.

They are less invasive and cheaper than cosmetic surgery, making them highly sought-after. But which is better for you? Here’s some information you may find helpful before making your choice.

Microneedling

By employing a specialized handheld device studded with tiny needles, board-certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon Dr. Lisa Donofrio can produce a series of micro-wounds on your skin’s surface. These tiny injuries trigger collagen production to improve skin’s structure and provide a firmer, even tone.

Microneedling can treat anything from fine lines to wrinkles to stretch marks. It is a more cost-effective solution than other skin rejuvenation therapies like laser resurfacing. The tiny punctures allow topical treatments, like vitamin A or other skin care products, to penetrate the skin more deeply.

Microneedling Benefits

The results from microneedling offer several advantagess, including:

• Reduces wrinkles and fine lines
• Boosts collagen production
• A more even skin tone
• Smooths over skin texture
• Reduces broken capillaries and spider veins
• Lifts, tones, and firms sagging skin
• Reduces sun spots and scarring

Microdermabrasion

This gently abrasive exfoliation treatment removes the skin’s topmost layer by spraying aluminum oxide crystals onto the skin’s surface while suctioning out dead skin cells.

By removing the skin’s damaged top layer, Dr. Donofrio can reveal a fresh new layer of skin that’s supple and smooth. Also, microdermabrasion jump-starts your body’s production of new elastin and collagen to promote youthful, soft skin. The procedure takes less than an hour.

Microdermabrasion has little to no downtime. You may experience some swelling and redness, akin to a mild sunburn, for a couple of days. For the most part, you won’t need to change your routine, but you may need to apply sunscreen and moisturizer more frequently.

Microdermabrasion Benefits

Dr. Donofrio recommends microdermabrasion to treat these skin concerns:

• Acne scars
• Age spots
• Dull complexion
• Uneven skin tone or texture
• Melasma

Which Treatment Should You Choose?

When deciding whether to get microneedling or microdermabrasion, you should be aware of three critical differences between these treatments.

1. Microneedling uses fine needles to stimulate collagen and elastin to create firmness from within. In contrast, microdermabrasion applies crystal and vacuum technology for skin exfoliation and to clean out blocked pores.
2. Microneedling is best for resolving stretch marks, fine lines, wrinkles, and acne scarring. Microdermabrasion is excellent at treating dull skin, blemishes, blackheads, and clogged pores.
3. Microneedling involves tiny needles, so bleeding may occur. Microdermabrasion is non-invasive, with mild redness its main after-effect.

Ultimately, you should also take your cosmetic preferences into account. Both treatments are excellent alternatives to lasers and other invasive techniques. Their minimal discomfort and downtime compared to cosmetic surgery also contribute to these procedures’ ongoing popularity.

Are you still unsure which cosmetic treatment is right for you? Contact Aria DermSpa at 203-421-6674 to learn more about microdermabrasion and microneedling in Madison, CT, and New Haven County.