Weighing Pros and Cons of Microdermabrasion and Microneedling

At some point in our lives, we've searched high and low for the one-stop shop solution to all our skin problems.  We've probably spent a small fortune on it, or a major one, and some of them probably yielded considerable results, though not lasting.  Once the novelty fades from the fad of magic creams and treatments, our search begins again.  There are, however, some treatments that have gained the respect of regular people and celebrities alike.  Microdermabrasion and microneedling are two of these treatments that seem to have earned respect in the health and beauty world.

Microdermabrasion is the process of using tiny crystals to scrape of dead skin cells in the epidermis.  This process paves the way for healthy cells to regenerate because of the increased in the production of collagen.  However, over time, microdermabrasion can accelerate the skin's normal thinning process and may harm those with sensitive skin.  As a more sustainable alternative, people choose to go for microneedling or derma rolling instead.

Derma rolling or microneedling is the process of using a derma roller with 540 titanium microneedles over the skin's problem areas to create micropores.  The creation of the micropores stimulates the skin's natural collagen production process as a response to what it perceives as an attack to the skin.  The micropores however close within hours of application and simply allow the skin to absorb topical creams better.  The end goal of microneedling is similar to microdermabrasion but without the hazard of skin thinning.  Both procedures are safe to use at home and can yield significant results within two weeks.