The Microneedling NZ Blog

Microneedling has shown efficacy in restoring lost hair in those who are beginning to bald. Evidence shows that it works well in treating androgenic alopecia (male pattern baldness), and there is also evidence that it can work on those suffering from alopecia areata (a condition where a person's hair falls out in small patches due to the immune system attacking the hair follicles). Whilst the mechanism for this is not...

Microneedling has long been proven as a safe method of skin rejuvenation if done correctly. It is important to follow the instructions carefully, allow your skin time to heal in between treatments, and also not combine microneedling with any other intense treatments such as acid peels. In fact, you should wait at least 8 weeks after an intensive topical treatment (e.g. acid peel, laser etc) and microneedling. Furthermore, microneedling should be avoided...

Pigmentation, in this case, refers to the colour of a person's skin. Hyperpigmentation is where the skin appears darker than normal (too much melanin), and hypopigmentation is where the skin appears lighter than normal (lacking in melanin). Both skin conditions can be treated by microneedling. Microneedling for Hyperpigmentation Because microneedling causes skin cell regeneration, there is reason to believe that it can help with hyperpigmentation. This is mostly backed up by personal...

It is possible to treat a variety of different scar types through microneedling. Most commonly, microneedling is used to treat acne scars, but, it also works well for other atrophic scars and hypertrophic scars. What Are Scars? A scar is an area of fibrous tissue which forms after an injury and replaces what was previously healthy tissue. Scars can range in appearance from pitted to raised, and everything in between. Can Microneedling...