A Comprehensive Review of Microneedling and Facial Skincare Strategies in Anti-Aging Dermatology
Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 Ph.D Candidate, Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Tehran. Tehran, Iran
2 Professor, Department of Basic Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Tehran. Tehran, Iran
3 Professor, Department of pharmacology, Faculty of Medical Science, Babol, Iran
Abstract
These days, there are different techniques for skin rejuvenation. One of them is microneedling, which can improve skin health with minimal side effects and good results. Microneedling is an effective skincare method for facial rejuvenation. It is a good source of growth factors, cytokines, and other biologically active substances that can enhance rejuvenation and wound healing processes. During the microneedling method, all these substances are obtained from the patient's blood without any pain and have the advantage of reducing the immune response, making the procedure safer and better tolerated, with minimal side effects and lower cost. Therefore, it is a useful approach for skin anti-aging. It is currently being used extensively for facial rejuvenation. In this process, using a combination of microneedling, mesotherapy techniques, and facial skincare for treating acne scars, melasma, and facial scars is more powerful. So, in this article, the microneedling method and its remarkable effects on skin anti-aging and reducing skin problems will be studied.
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