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The benefits of microneedling are more than just skin deep. This collagen boosting, wrinkle reducing needle facial treatment is a favorite among dermatologists and skin enthusiasts alike.

The multi-purpose skin saver has been around since the mid-90s, but lately, it’s all anyone is talking about. If you follow any beauty bloggers or social media (sk)influencers, you’ve probably seen some posts about the (mostly) painless procedure.

Today, we’re here to needle you with questions and answers about what microneedling is and what microneedling does for your skin.

How Does Microneedling Work? 

So what is microneedling anyway? The procedure, also known as collagen induction therapy, is the process of using a small mechanical device or handheld dermaroller filled with very fine needles to create micro punctures in the skin.

Still wondering how microneedling works to keep you looking younger? The tiny “injuries” created from the needles are nothing more than pinpricks on the skin’s surface. Yet they suggest your skin produce more collagen and elastin to heal the “wound”. Thus, more youthful bouncy skin.

Microneedling side effects are practically non-existent, the process can be used all over the body, results start appearing overnight and things just keep getting better overtime.

So what’s the catch? Is microneedling safe? Does microneedling work? And, most importantly, does it hurt?!

Rapid fire: yes, yes, and no! Microneedling is totally safe, it works wonders, and is virtually painless (despite the blood you may see in YouTube videos). If you can handle lightly pressing your nails into the backs of your hands, you can definitely handle microneedling.

The price of these face needling treatments depends on your esthetician. At $100-700 per appointment, the range is wide with most people paying in the $250-300 region.

Benefits of Microneedling 

Microneedling treatments can target a number of areas from forehead “elevens” and smile lines to balding or scarred areas of the body.

It’s easier to talk about what microneedling doesn’t do than to answer what is microneedling good for. Microneedling benefits include:

• Scar fading
• Hair regrowth
• Diminished acne marks
• Less lines and wrinkles
• Cellulite reduction
• Tightened skin

Is microneedling effective? You bet it is. The results speak for themselves. In a microneedling before and after study performed in 2008, participants showed an impressive 400% jump in collagen and elastin after just four sessions completed every other month for six months.

Side Effects and Risks of Microneedling 

The side effects of microneedling are few and far between. However, you know what they say about too much of a good thing.

Skin treatment with needles requires time to heal between sessions. Engage in the practice too frequently and you risk busted capillaries and a fake plasticy texture. Best to keep treatments to about once a month and give your skin a complete recovery between needle treatments for your face.

If you have a serious skin condition like eczema, severe acne, or rosacea, best to tread lightly and only engage in microneedling facials after you’ve consulted with a trained professional. Women who are pregnant or who are breastfeeding are also discouraged from microneedling as your body’s healing processes are usually slower during this special time.

Frequently Asked Questions About Microneedling

Before you let a trained professional take something small and sharp to your face, you probably want to be certain about the process. During your consultation, leave no needle unturned. The more questions you ask, the more comfortable you’ll be going into it.

Here are some microneedling FAQs we hear a lot:

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If a needle procedure for your face sounds slightly intimidating, you’re not alone. Once you understand what microneedling does, how painless it can be, and the unbelievable benefits of microneedling, all that’s left is to experience it for your self. Ready to see firsthand what microneedling can help with? Find a vetted, microneedling professional from our extensive network right here!

Your face is a work of art – and your brows are the frame. Just like any prized piece requires dusting from time to time, your eyebrows needs routine maintenance as well. Whether you’re looking to clean them up a bit or reshape your face caterpillars entirely, brow threading (sometimes known as brow flossing) has a lot to offer.

So put the tweezers down and check out this centuries-old hair removal option. We’ll walk you through the eyebrow threading process and answer the question on everyone’s mind: does threading hurt? (Short answer, not really!)

What Is Eyebrow Threading?

For hundreds of years, the women and men (yes, eyebrow threading is for men, too!) of the Middle East and Southeast Asia have used eyebrow threading to groom their brows and achieve the perfect arch. In the early 2000s western countries began threading their brows into submission, giving folks a less painful alternative for eyebrow shaping.

The technique removes multiple hairs at once, one line at a time, all using a single piece of cotton thread. It can also be used on other areas of the face, including the chin, sideburns, and upper lip.

How Does Threading Work? 

Now that you know what threading is, let’s string together the process of threading eyebrows and how threading works.

Like the name suggests, it all begins with a simple brow thread. It gets twisted over on itself with one end held in the technician’s mouth or in a “double butterfly” looped and attached to two fingers on each hand.

The skin gets gently pulled until taut and the twisting loops act like tiny lassos, which wrangle and remove the entire follicle at the root. That means it’s super effective at grabbing even fine, stubborn hairs like peach fuzz.

Curious how long threading lasts? Since brows threading lifts the root from your pores, your post-treatment results can last 2-5 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows. Not bad for an appointment that should take no longer than about 15 or 20 minutes (depending on how much consultation time you want).

The final eyebrow threading shapes speak for themselves, with ultra precise picturesque brows that can transform your face.

Benefits of Eyebrow Threading 

The eyebrow threading benefits are numerous, but let’s start with an obvious question: is eyebrow threading safe. Short answer: the safest.

Because the skin is spared from chemicals, possible cuts, and potential burns, even those with a sensitive disposition come away with nothing more than minor redness and slight irritation that usually dissipates over the course of just an hour or two.

Since multiple hairs, even those that are virtually tweezer-proof, get removed at the same time, the result is quick and perfectly precise. It’s the easiest way to try a new brow shape or give your arch a little lift.

And no matter how often you thread the eyebrows, the maintenance between appointments is pretty much nil.

Threading vs Plucking vs Waxing

Eyebrow threading vs waxing ultimately comes down to personal preference. However, there are some clear advantages to threading up and browing down.

For one thing, you never risk a brow burn from wax that’s too hot for your sensitive skin. Good technicians are usually mindful of wax temps, so while not a huge risk, some people prefer cotton thread to a wax strip.

If you have a low pain tolerance you’re probably still stuck on whether it hurts to get your eyebrows threaded. So, once more for the seats in the back, does eyebrow threading hurt? It really does depend on who you ask, however, the consensus is it’s far less painful than eyebrow waxing.

It’s also precise like tweezing, minus the repetition since it can mow down multiple hairs at once.

Eyebrow threading costs are reasonable, too. Many brow threading professionals charge between $10 – $65 per session. Prices can vary depending on how much consultation time you need and whether it’s your first time threading. There’s usually a price difference depending on how overgrown you are versus whether you’re coming in for a simple upkeep appointment.

Book Your Eyebrow Thread Appointment Today

Still have questions about how often to get your eyebrows threaded or how long threading lasts, what threading does to your eyebrows, or how eyebrow threading works? You can use Gina’s Platform to book your threading consultation. Once you’re satisfied, you can easily secure your eyebrow threading appointment.

If it’s your first time, treat it like you would any other hair care appointment. Come with pictures of brow shapes you like. Have an idea of the thickness you want, too. Be sure to say yes to aloe aftercare and tell your technician if you have super sensitive skin or a low pain tolerance. You’ll want to baby your pores for the next 24 hours to be safe. Think: minimal makeup, skip steam and direct sunlight, and no touching!

Eyebrows and threading go together like Brook Shields and brow envy. Ready to make your face even more frame-worthy?

You can find eyebrow professional styling, tinting, and threading technicians near you by clicking the Skin Care tab on ginasplatform.com or on the Gina’s Platform mobile app.

xoxo,

Gina