Microdermabrasion vs Microneedling – With so many attractive skin treatments on the market, it cannot be effortless to decide which one is best suits you.
First, you have to consider your skin type, the cost implications involved, and the desired result. Following that, you’ll want to explore as to whether-or-not there are any lasting side effects or potential dangers that come with a specific skin treatment.
Before you know it, you’ve been doing weeks of research and still find yourself spoiled for choice and somewhat confused.
Hopefully, we will be able to help narrow the search down a little bit today. To get a better understanding, we sought advice from Dr. Monva, an esthetician at Harmony Clinic, to learn more about Microdermabrasion vs Microneedling and how to choose which one is best for you.
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Different skin issues call for different skin treatments
Of course, the treatment you should choose is mostly going to depend on the skin issue you are dealing with, and indeed, your skin condition. The two most popular treatments on the market today are Microdermabrasion and Microneedling. This is because they are fast, efficient, cost-effective, and more-or-less painless. You can use both treatments to treat a variety of skin issues such as fine lines, blemishes, pockmarks, and more. However, each treatment has its own ‘specialty area,’ which we will get to in a moment.
What is Microdermabrasion?
For those of you who battle with rough, irritated, or dry skin every day, Microdermabrasion could be the right option for you. Crystals are applied to the skin, which is then vacuumed away immediately, gently exfoliating and removing skin cells from the outer layers of the skin. This is done using a small handheld vacuum tool, working the crystals into the skin and stimulating collagen production.
Microdermabrasion has shown to increase blood flow, thus stimulating collagen growth and resulting in firmer skin with a boost in elasticity. This procedure improves minor textural irregularities in the skin, as well as reversing signs of sun damage.
Another great benefit of Microdermabrasion is that it can strengthen lymphatic draining and supply the deeper layers of skin with key nutrients. Some patients like to combine this treatment with epi-infusions—topical solutions applied to the skin under vacuum pressure.
Microdermabrasion is a painless procedure. The sensation can only be described as a light suction as the vacuum is being rolled over the skin. Other than that, you should be very comfortable throughout.
Once you have had Microdermabrasion treatment, you will find that your skin is more receptive to skincare products as they can penetrate more evenly. If you are looking for a healthier and softer complexion, then this treatment would be great for you.
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a non-invasive skin treatment procedure that has been picking up a lot of pace over recent years. Thanks to famous celebrities such as Kim Kardashian and Demi Moore for introducing us to it.
The treatment involves puncturing the skin hundreds of times with tiny needles that reform the skin. You can get this treatment done either clinic or in the comfort of your home by yourself with microneedling pens available online. This is used to reduce the prominence of wrinkles and scars and allows for a much clearer and younger-looking complexion.
The minor trauma to the skin induces your body to produce collagen. This process is a highly effective way of improving the overall quality and texture of the skin. This is a form of collagen induction therapy (CIT), which subsequently reaches the dermal layer of the skin. Thus, it is an effective treatment for a wide variety of skin conditions.
Another great benefit of microneedling is the fact that there are few side effects with minimal downtime in between treatments (3 treatments produce noticeable results, whereas 6 can deliver a dramatic improvement to one’s appearance).
Microneedling isn’t an excruciating treatment. However, it depends on the person undergoing the treatment and the depth of the needle. Many people express a little discomfort. However, it is not unbearable and remains relatively non-invasive. Some people argue that they don’t feel anything at all.
How can I decide which of the two treatments is best for me?
Microdermabrasion is the ideal treatment for those looking to improve their complexion with a safe, quick, and comfortable procedure. Generally speaking, there tends to be no downtime after Microdermabrasion treatment. So, if you are looking for something fast, affordable, and non-invasive, then Microdermabrasion is an excellent choice.
- Reduces surface skin blemishes
- Restores dull skin tones
- Clears fine lines and wrinkles
- Unclogs pores
- Clears sun damage
Microneedling, on the other hand, is more suitable for those who would like to venture a little deeper to reverse the signs of aging. You can also use microneedling for burns, acne, and sun damage, in addition to looking younger. There tends to be a little bit of redness of the skin after the treatment, which can persist for a few hours; however, for the most part, microneedling can clear up rather quickly. If you are dealing with rather prominent markings on your face and wish to make a visible difference to your complexion, then microneedling could be the best option for you.
- Shrink pores
- Repairs scars from acne
- Reduces fine lines
- Reduces deep wrinkles
How much do they cost?
- Microdermabrasion is the cheaper of the two coming in at around $88 for a single treatment. It is a full course of three being approx—$ 241.
- Microneedling is somewhat dearer at $164 for a single treatment, and a full course of three being approx. $382.
Conclusion
As you can see, both treatments are (more or less) painless, they’re relatively fast and effective, and they aren’t all that expensive either. Again, when deciding on which to choose, it’s not about which of the two is better—as they are both used to treat something different. It’s about identifying precisely what kind of results you would like to experience. In either case, both treatments have been tried and tested and come highly recommended by legions of satisfied patients.
