Nano vs. Microneedling
12pt. MicroNeedle Tip
MicroNeedling is becoming one of the most popular and effective treatments used today for skin rejuvenation. With its popularity and the ever-changing search for different skin procedures, with less or NO downtime, arose the development of Nano- Needling. This of course brings some confusion, so my goal is to explain the differences so there is a clear understanding.
Similarities Between Nano & MicroNeedling
Both the Nano and MicroNeedling treatments use a pen like device that oscillates a tip up and down to stimulate a skin reaction. They both induce cell turnover, serum infusion and provoke the healing process that results in skin transformation.
The MicroNeedling Difference
To understand the difference let’s start with MicroNeedling. This procedure uses an actual needle cartridge with either 12 or 36 fine needles that can be adjusted to different depths.
This allows the Esthetician to use superficial settings (0.5 mm) for delicate areas around the eyes and deeper depths (2.0-2.5 mm) for acne scars and wrinkles.
The micro-injuries caused by the procedure stimulate the body’s natural healing process, increasing collagen and elastin production to promote skin rejuvenation.
This procedure can also be effective for pigmentation, reducing pore definition and helping to reduce and smooth out acne scaring. These treatments are done monthly.
According to a 2008 study, skin treated with 4 MicroNeeding sessions, spaced 1 month apart, produced up to a 400% increase in collagen and elastin 6 months after completing treatment.
Depending on what your goals are, the treatments can range from a series of 3-6+. For more deeper acne scarring, there is a possibility of adding to your series of treatments.
Nano-Needling
Nano needling on the other hand works a little different. It does use the same type of oscillating motion to treat the skin but the cartridge encompasses 81 silicone tips.
These microscopic hair-like cones separate the cells within the epidermis to allow active products to be pushed into the skin. Nano-needling only affects the epidermis, treating within the upper .25 mm of the skin. The benefits of this serum infusion treatment include pigmentation reduction, increased cell turnover, skin rejuvenation and an immediate glow with NO downtime. This treatment can also be done in a weekly series of 1 a week for 6 weeks.
Both procedures have the ability to transform the look and feel of your skin!
Similarities Between Nano & MicroNeedling
Both the Nano and MicroNeedling treatments use a pen like device that oscillates a tip up and down to stimulate a skin reaction. They both induce cell turnover, serum infusion and provoke the healing process that results in skin transformation.
The MicroNeedling Difference
To understand the difference let’s start with MicroNeedling. This procedure uses an actual needle cartridge with either 12 or 36 fine needles that can be adjusted to different depths.
This allows the Esthetician to use superficial settings (0.5 mm) for delicate areas around the eyes and deeper depths (2.0-2.5 mm) for acne scars and wrinkles.
The micro-injuries caused by the procedure stimulate the body’s natural healing process, increasing collagen and elastin production to promote skin rejuvenation.
This procedure can also be effective for pigmentation, reducing pore definition and helping to reduce and smooth out acne scaring. These treatments are done monthly.
According to a 2008 study, skin treated with 4 MicroNeeding sessions, spaced 1 month apart, produced up to a 400% increase in collagen and elastin 6 months after completing treatment.
Depending on what your goals are, the treatments can range from a series of 3-6+. For more deeper acne scarring, there is a possibility of adding to your series of treatments.
Nano-Needling
Nano needling on the other hand works a little different. It does use the same type of oscillating motion to treat the skin but the cartridge encompasses 81 silicone tips.
These microscopic hair-like cones separate the cells within the epidermis to allow active products to be pushed into the skin. Nano-needling only affects the epidermis, treating within the upper .25 mm of the skin. The benefits of this serum infusion treatment include pigmentation reduction, increased cell turnover, skin rejuvenation and an immediate glow with NO downtime. This treatment can also be done in a weekly series of 1 a week for 6 weeks.
Both procedures have the ability to transform the look and feel of your skin!
Microscopic view of the Nano-needle Tip