If your skin feels or looks loose or less elastic than it did in your younger years, ask a cosmetic specialist about microneedling. As women and men age, they can lose collagen, elastin, and other valuable proteins in their skin. A loss of protein can make your skin appear loose or wrinkly. Microneedling can give your skin new life. Learn why your skin looks and feels less elastic and how microneedling can improve your skin below.

Why Do You Need Collagen and Elastin?

Your skin contains many types of special nutrients called proteins. Proteins, such as collagen and elastin, perform different functions in your skin throughout your lifetime. However, the proteins in your skin naturally decline as you age. The loss of protein can change the structure, shape, and stability of your skin.

Collagen and elastin play vital roles in keeping your skin healthy. Collagen strengthens your skin, while elastin helps your skin retain its natural shape. When you lose collagen, elastin, or both, your skin becomes loose and stretchy. Your skin looks more mature than it should.

Microneedling is one treatment you can use to improve the elasticity and firmness of your skin.

How Can Microneedling Rejuvenate Your Skin?

Microneedling uses tiny needles to rejuvenate the collagen and elastin production in your skin. Cosmetic specialists or doctors use needles to prick and stimulate the layer of your skin that contains the proteins. A specialist will generally coat your skin with numbing cream. The cream prevents you from feeling discomfort in your skin during treatment.

It generally doesn't take long to feel or see a difference in your skin after treatment. However, you may need anywhere from four to six microneedling treatments to see or notice the best results. Most adults notice positive changes in their skin's shape and appearance right away.

Your results may vary, depending on your:

• age
• overall expectations
• skin's condition

Older men and women may require additional treatments to achieve the results they desire. Older skin may also suffer from dehydration, which can also affect the proteins in the skin.

Your expectations may also affect your results. If you want to look younger or maintain your current appearance, you may need additional treatments to achieve your goals. A doctor can discuss your expectations with you during your consultation.

If you suffer from a loss of collagen or elastin in your skin, consult the service of a cosmetic treatment professional such as Skincare by Rochel.