Botox and microneedling are both popular and effective cosmetic procedures. Although both are capable of producing impressive results and are sometimes regarded as similar in their ability to combat the effects of aging on the complexion, they are very different procedures, each having its own distinctive advantages.
"Is microneedling as effective as botox?" This is a common question we are asked by our customers. The real answer is that while they both work, they are different treatments. Botox offers more of an immediate, dramatic result, whereas microneedling will improve the appearance of your skin over a course of mo.
Long-Lasting Results: While Botox results typically last for three to four months, microneedling results are more enduring. The increased collagen production continues to improve the skin's texture and appearance for months after the treatment.
Microneedling can help improve the appearance and texture of your skin. It can minimize stretch marks, scars, wrinkles and other skin concerns. It doesn't carry the risk of skin discoloration, unlike some facial rejuvenation procedures that use heat, light or lasers.
The average cost of microneedling in the US is about $640 per session, according to over 300 patient experiences on RealSelf. This can vary between $300 to $700, however, depending on: Your location: Prices may be higher in major cities or upscale clinics.
In general, you can expect the results of SkinPen microneedling to last for four to six weeks. The longevity of these results can be attributed to the length of your natural cellular turnover cycle, as well as how long newly produced collagen can last in the skin.
While microneedling is right for adults of virtually all ages, research and dermatological expertise suggest that an ideal age range should typically be between 25 to 60 years.
Skin damage is a risk that commonly occurs with microneedling devices. The damage may include bleeding, bruising, redness, tightness, itching and peeling, and these typically go away without any treatment after a few days or weeks.
Microneedling RF helps firm and tighten crepey skin and reverses the early signs of skin laxity. This is ideal for the face, skin around the eyes, jowls, skin on neck, chest and arms.
If you want to have a traditional Botox injectable, you need to wait 14 days before a microneedling treatment to ensure the neurotoxin settles in the treatment area. Another option is to have a microneedling treatment first and a Botox injection after two or three days.
DAXXIFY is longer-lasting
Studies have shown that while BOTOX injections last up to four months after one session, DAXXIFY can last 6 – 9 months in the same area. Our “BOTOX” alternative is an attractive option for individuals who may not have the time or resources to get treatments every 3 – 4 months.
Many clients believe the results with Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing are better than with Microneedling. Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing is considered more painful than Microneedling. Fractional Laser Skin Resurfacing is better for more advanced signs of aging.
Professional microneedling is more expensive than its at-home counterpart, yet it also offers greater results in terms of safety, efficacy and longevity. At-home microneedling can still provide excellent results if done correctly; however, it may need to be repeated more often than a professional treatment would.
Your practitioner should advise you to allow at least 2 weeks to pass between your botox and micro needling treatments. The reason is quite simple. Your botox needs up to 14 days to settle and absurd into your muscle tissue.
Certain conditions can make a person a poor candidate. These include pregnancy, recent Accutane use, active acne outbreaks, or specific skin disorders. A history of poor wound healing and skin treatments like radiation and microneedling with PRP injection in the past year also raises red flags for patients.
Collagen Production: Microneedling boosts natural collagen synthesis, crucial for plumping up the skin. Reduced Wrinkle Depth: Post-treatment, previously deep wrinkles appear shallower. Enhanced Skin Texture: The skin gains a smoother, more even texture.
Microneedling results are relatively easy to maintain, and the best way to keep the skin looking its best after treatment is with regular appointments. Most people can sustain their results with an appointment every six months to preserve the effects of collagen production.
In the short term, lines can appear worse for the first few days after a treatment due to transepidermal water loss (TEWL). You can reassure your clients that any wrinkle that develops quickly is not due to loss of structural integrity and it is temporary.
According to Healthline – with estimates from Dermapen – the average cost of microneedling is about $350 per session. Most patients need about three to six microneedling sessions to see their ideal results, which means the total cost of treatment can be anywhere from $1000 to $2000+.
As stand-alone treatments, these are both fantastic in their own ways. Botox will provide good visual results on the skin, as the area will look and feel smoother – although for firmer, plumper, healthy-looking skin, microneedling wins, hands-down.
With repeated RF Microneedling treatments (an average course is 3-5 sessions), new collagen fibres are formed. This means that the appearance of scars may permanently be reduced. Treatments to combat fine lines and wrinkles are long-lasting but may require maintenance treatments spaced approximately 6-12 months apart.
Though the thought of needles may make you cringe, microneedling is not painful. Doctors generally apply a topical anesthetic cream beforehand to help numb the area being treated. It has few side effects other than temporary redness and swelling post-treatment.