Combining microneedling and Botox is often done together to achieve optimal results for each client. It's safe as long as the client waits for two weeks after the Botox treatment so that the injectable has already “settled” in the treatment area before the microneedling procedure.
While it may be tempting to combine Botox and microneedling to get the best of both worlds, it's best not to do it at the same time. The two processes can definitely compliment one another, but Botox needs to be administered to healthy, intact skin, and microneedling creates many, many micro wounds.
It is not recommended to have micro needling until at least 2 weeks after Botox and 4 weeks after a filler like Juvederm. There is not a health risk doing a needle pen treatment earlier but it could have an effect on how the botox and filler work.
In most cases, your permanent makeup artist will advise you to get your microblading BEFORE getting botox. And, when you have had microblading done, it's best to wait for at least 4 weeks before you go ahead with your botox appointment.
When the dermal filler wears off, your skin reverts to its original appearance or drops some of its former elasticity. On the other hand, micro-needling works with a patient's natural growth factors to strengthen & add volume to the skin so that it can keep improving over time.
Benefits Of Combining Filler & Microneedling
First off, microneedling promotes better skin quality and collagen production. Better quality skin will only improve the look of your filler and may especially help in the under eye area prior to filler injections.
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Microneedling can be used under your eyes to promote collagen production, which can lead to firmer, more youthful-looking skin. This procedure is typically used to treat dark circles or translucent skin under your eyes.
In short, yes, microneedling can make you look younger. As we age, our skin tends to become less tight and firm. When you get older, your body starts to break down collagen faster than it can produce it.
The science of tightening eyelids relies on causing controlled trauma to skin so as to stimulate collagen production and thereby improving the quality, thickness and integrity of skin. This can be achieved using Plasma BT or Microneedling.
Why microneedling is so effective
Your natural repair system also stimulates the growth of new, healthy skin cells. As new skin cells continue to develop in the weeks after treatment, they replace weak, old cells that no longer support your skin. As a result, your skin becomes firmer, tighter, and younger-looking.
Microneedling is generally a safe and effective procedure that can improve the appearance of the skin. It may reduce wrinkles, diminish scarring, and tighten or rejuvenate loose or aging skin.
Microneedling for Wrinkles Around Mouth
Dermapen® microneedling is used for the treatment of lip lines and smoker's lines due to its ability to stimulate new collagen formation and tighten the skin. Results are seen immediately and the skin feels and looks tighter.
As a general rule of thumb, microneedling treatment can be safely done about once a month or every 4 to 6 weeks.
Please ensure you have allowed adequate time (at least 2 weeks) for any permanent makeup or injectables to heal prior to Microneedling.
Can you have microdermabrasion after Botox? Yes. However, most doctors recommend waiting at least 24 hours after Botox before having any kind of facial rejuvenation treatment. Excessive pushing or pressing on the skin can interfere with the effectiveness of your Botox treatment.
Botox is a simple and effective way to have a non-surgical brow lift. A Botox brow lift will remove forehead lines, raise sagging eyebrows and reduce the appearance of upper eyelid hooding. A small amount of Botox needs to be injected above the lateral aspect of the eyebrows to lift droopy brows and provide a lift.