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At Home Microneedling vs. Med Spa RF Microneedling
By now most people who care about maintaining youthful skin have heard of Microneedling. It is an extremely effective treatment for reducing fine lines, minimizing dark spots (hyperpigmentation), reducing pores, smoothing acne scars, and tightening loose facial skin.
Originally, microneedling was typically only performed in a med spa by a trained professional. But, soon thereafter, at-home or “over the counter” microneedling treatments started to be sold online. And, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people have been trying to replicate professional med spa treatments at home, including microneedling.
However, there are some huge differences between the microneedling tools you can buy on the Internet, and the medical-grade microneedling performed at a licensed medical spa. In this article, the skincare experts at SpaMedica GR discuss the differences between at-home microneedling and clinical strength RF microneedling.
At Home Microneedling is Not as Effective as RF Microneedling
Microneedling works by creating tiny puncture “wounds” in the skin that stimulate the body’s repair mechanisms. As the body repairs the perceived injury from the needle penetration, new collagen and elastin is produced that smooths and tightens the skin.
But the microneedling tools sold online for home use are much shorter, and therefore much less effective, than clinical-grade med spa microneedling devices. Typically, at-home microneedling devices contain needles that are 0.25 to 1mm. This means that they only penetrate the top, superficial layer of the skin (epidermis) – so the skin repairs are superficial as well.
Medical grade microneedling devices, however, penetrate much more deeply. At Spa Medica Grand Rapids we offer Morpheus8 RF microneedling that has the ability to penetrate deeper into the skin than any other microneedling device, going as deep as 4mm!
These longer needles penetrate deep into the dermis (lower layers of skin) stimulating skin regeneration on a deeper structural level for superior, longer lasting results.
At Home Microneedling Hurts A Lot More than RF Microneedling!
Because over-the-counter microneedling devices are not clinical grade, their needles are typically thicker and more jagged – often causing tear and pulling of the skin that is painful. And, at-home microneedling usually must be done without any anesthetic, making the process even more painful!
However, the clinical grade microneedles used by professionals, including Morpheus8 at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids, are incredibly fine and smooth. This means deeper insertion without pulling, tearing and tissue injury – so there is less pain. Additionally, we offer medical grade anesthetic (numbing) to every patient – so microneedling does not hurt at all when performed at SpaMedica in Grand Rapids!
RF Med Spa Microneedling Includes RadioFrequency
The biggest advantage of medical microneedling is the incorporation of radiofrequency energy during the treatment. SpaMedica offers Morpheus8, a state-of-the-art medical device that combines microneedling with radiofrequency to achieve advanced repair and remodeling of the skin on a deeper cellular level.
Morpheus8 is a “Subdermal Adipose Remodeling Device” (SARD) which delivers heat energy deep into the dermis through the microneedles during penetration. This thermal energy not only instantly contracts and tightens skin, it accelerates collagen and elastin production, and it can also melt and mold the fat for facial and body contouring.
Obviously, at-home microneedling equipment does not include radiofrequency energy!
At Home Microneedling is Not Always Safe
In addition to being more comfortable and more effective, med spa microneedling is much safer than trying to microneedle your face at home. Everyone’s skin type and dermal condition is unique. So, while microneedling treatments are great for most adults and the majority of skin types, there are exceptions.
People with certain underlying medical conditions, including bleeding or scarring disorders, or who take certain medications (such as blood thinners) are not good candidates for microneedling. Additionally, microneedling at home can cause certain skin conditions to flare up – making skin problems, including eczema, rosacea and acne, worse.
So, a consultation with a licensed medical professional is very important before trying microneedling – to ensure that microneedling is safe and right for you.
In sum, a licensed aesthetician has the medical training to achieve optimum results for you based on your unique skin and medical history – while also avoiding infection, preventing damage to your skin, and ensuring there is no worsening of underlying conditions.
Best Med Spa Microneedling – Grand Rapids, MI
Med Spa Radiofrequency Microneedling provides a safer, less painful and much more effective treatment than in-home microneedling.
SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI will develop an individualized microneedling treatment plan just for you – based on your unique skin type and condition – utilizing the latest technologies in radiofrequency skin rejuvenation. Schedule an appointment and get clearer, tighter, smoother, younger looking skin with Morpheus8 RF Microneedling today!
Grand Rapids RF Microneedling: (616) 888-3890
SpaMedica GR – Grand Rapids Med Spa
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Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.
SpaMedica GR
Grand Rapids Med Spa
APPOINTMENT REQUEST
Achieving your cosmetic goals and giving you the best possible results is our passion at SpaMedica GR in Grand Rapids, MI. We offer a variety of aesthetic treatment options to help you to achieve your cosmetic goals. At SpaMedica GR it’s All About You! We are here to help you make your skin look healthy and beautiful. Call us today to book an appointment for Laser Hair Removal, Injectables, Microdermabrasion with Dermalinfusion, Skin Resurfacing & Tightening, Photofacials, Microneedling, Fat Loss, or any other treatment we offer in our Grand Rapids Med Spa. We are here to help with your aesthetic concerns and will be happy to work with you to give you a natural, youthful look with skin that you will feel great about.