All our treatment options are gentler than surgical methods, resulting in little to no time spent recovering. For microneedling, patients may have a few days of red, tender, or sensitive skin after treatment. But this rapidly fades and rarely interferes with daily routines. Still, some patients prefer to take a day off from work to let any visible side effects fade. Additionally, some mild itching or flaking is normal a few days after the treatment as the body begins the healing process and regenerates the treated tissues.
For fillers, there is virtually no recovery period to speak of. While some patients may have minor swelling or bruising for about a day, this will not interfere with your day. Still, for both treatments, we recommend avoiding anything that can irritate the treatment sites for a couple of days. This generally includes excess sun exposure or abrasive or harsher creams or ointments.
Microneedling produces consistent, impressive results once patients complete their treatment regimen. For most patients, this can involve about 2-5 treatment sessions spaced a couple of weeks apart. Though the results appear more gradually, they are exceptionally long-lasting. Once the scar tissue has been reduced, it should remain that way for years to come.
Dermal fillers provide instant results, with patients able to see improvements the moment their treatment is complete. However, their duration is more limited, and the effects last about six months to over a year, depending on the type of filler used. Additionally, factors such as how active a patient is can impact the longevity of their results. Both treatment options produce results that allow patients to enjoy every glimpse they catch of themselves in the mirror.
