Microneedling therapy uses a special device – called a dermaroller – comprised of tiny needles ranging from 0.5 to 2.5 millimeters in diameter. As your provider moves the dermaroller across your skin, it makes small pinpricks on the surface. In response to these micro-injuries, your body tries to heal itself which causes collagen and elastin production to increase in the area.

Collagen and elastin are important proteins in the connective tissue of your body. These proteins create your skin’s firm and plump appearance. As you age, your body produces less collagen and elastin. When combined with external factors like sun damage and stress, these changes because your skin to look older.

When the microneedling process causes small and controlled amounts of trauma to your skin, the new collagen and elastin that repairs them cause your skin to look tighter, plumper, and more youthful.