**Microneedling** is a fantastic treatment option that stimulates your body’s natural healing abilities. It boosts collagen and elastin production to address skin concerns, improve tone and texture, and smooth away fine lines and wrinkles. Here’s how you can get the most from your [microneedling treatment](https://www.persimmon.life/learn/microneedling-and-prp-therapy). 

## Understanding Collagen
Microneedling enhances collagen production to encourage healthy skin. Your body naturally produces collagen, but the rate of production slows with age. By the time you’re 30, collagen production has slowed significantly. This can lead to noticeably dull skin, fine lines, wrinkles, or skin laxity. Enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, and acne are also more common with lower collagen production.

Microneedling boosts collagen production to improve your overall skin health. Microneedling uses tiny micro-injuries in the skin trigger the body’s healing response as cells rush to repair the damage. This encourages cell growth and collagen production on the face and neck.

## Extending Your Microneedling Results
Aftercare is just as important as the treatment itself. In the week after your microneedling appointment, there are several things you can do to improve and extend your microneedling results:
- Apply sunscreen! Your skin will be very sensitive to the sun, so wear sunscreen, put on a hat, and avoid direct sun exposure for several days.
- Hydrate your skin several times per day. Your skin may feel dry, so apply moisturizer as needed in the week after treatment.
- Wash your hands thoroughly before touching your face. You may not be able to see them, but the micro-injuries on your skin can increase your risk of infection, so make sure your hands are clean.
- Be gentle with your skin. For the first few days, avoid strenuous activity, skip the sauna, and give your body time to heal.

## Other Ways to Extend Your Results
Did you know that several lifestyle factors can impact your microneedling results? Any healthy habits that boost collagen health will help you get the most out of microneedling. Diet plays an important role in collagen production. Eating a balanced diet with lean proteins and several servings of fruits and vegetables can promote collagen and elastin production. Avoiding processed foods and sugars can also enhance collagen production and give your skin a boost.

Another great way to improve your skin health is to avoid smoking or consuming nicotine in any form. Nicotine dramatically decreases your collagen health as well as your skin health. That’s one reason people who smoke often look older than their age. This one lifestyle change can have a massive impact on your skin health, improving collagen production and a range of skin concerns. 

## Learn More About Microneedling
For more tips on extending your microneedling results, ask our team of skilled nurses. We offer customized aesthetic care to help you get the most from your treatment. It all starts with an initial consultation. We’ll discuss your skincare goals and recommend the best services to match your needs. This may include microneedling, a vampire facial, or a chemical peel to enhance your results. [Book an appointment](https://www.persimmon.life/) today and find out how you can reach your skincare goals.