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Hydrafacial or Microneedling?

By Mary Basiadima, 12 April 2020

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hydrafacial or microneedling? If you had to choose one…….which one would it be?

They are both fantastic treatments for many skin issues and a must when it comes to your skincare routine.

How do you choose between them?

What’s the differences?

What are the pros and cons of each treatment?

After reading through this blog you will know the answer to those questions and more.

First we’ll take a look at microneedling.

There are many devices performing microneedling. Years ago it was only done in clinics or spa. Today, with handheld and electronic devices, treatments can be done at home too.

The dermaroller is the most common microneedling tool. It looks like something you find in your kitchen. It has a handle attached to a rolling cylinder with hundreds of mini spikes on. You can buy dermarollers with different length spikes, depending on the results you want to achieve.

Many clinics use an electronic microneedling pen instead of a dermaroller. Dermapen is one of the most popular brands. It is a more comfortable treatment with quicker recovery due to the precise vertical insertion of micro needles. It also works better on the whole face reaching areas the dermaroller finds difficult.

Designed to stimulate your bodies collagen production, it causes micro punctures to the skin using its stainless-steel surgical grade needles.

Several treatments are needed for best results, although results can be seen from one treatment. For skin conditions 4 to 6 sessions are required.

Microneedling is classed as a progressive treatment. Results appear once new collagen is formed, taking to up to 6 weeks.

It can be undergone by anyone considered in good health and is seen as a step up from facial peels or similar treatments.

Microneedling is ideal for :

Microneedling is minimally invasive. It pierces the skins surface so could lead to scarring. There is also the risk of infection which is greater if performed at home. Longer dermaroller needles may bend and cause larger wounds which can also lead to scarring and infection.

With microneedling the depth of the needles can be set from a gentle 0.5mm to a more aggressive 2.5mm. The higher the setting the more uncomfortable treatment will be. It also depends on your tolerance for pain.

Numbing cream or a topical anaesthetic can be applied before. This increases time spent in a clinic as it must be applied 30+ minutes before you start.

Other side effects can include