Microneedling is a beauty treatment that uses very tiny needles to make small “micro-holes” in the skin. It may sound a little scary, but it’s actually very gentle and safe when done by a professional. These tiny holes tell your body to start fixing the area by making new collagen — the protein that keeps skin firm, smooth, and full.
When microneedling is done on the lips, it can help them look plumper and more hydrated over time, especially when hyaluronic acid is used too.
Step 1: Creating Tiny Channels
The small needles make tiny openings on the surface of your lips. These little openings don’t cause real damage — they just “wake up” your skin. Once this happens, your body starts healing the area by producing more collagen and elastin, which are the building blocks of firm, healthy skin.
These micro-holes also let helpful products, like hyaluronic acid, soak in better. Normally, your lips don’t absorb creams very deeply, but microneedling helps them do it more effectively.
Step 2: Adding Hyaluronic Acid for Hydration
Hyaluronic acid (or HA) is a substance that your body already makes naturally. It works like a sponge, pulling in water and keeping your skin and lips hydrated. When HA is applied after microneedling, it goes deeper into the lips and helps them stay moist and smooth.
Over time, the mix of new collagen and extra moisture from HA makes your lips look a little fuller, softer, and more defined.
Why People Try Lip Microneedling
As we get older, our lips can lose some of their shape and volume. Collagen levels drop, and our lips can start to look thinner or less bright. Microneedling helps fix this in a natural way by:
- Boosting collagen, which supports the shape of your lips
- Adding hydration, which makes lips look plumper and shinier
- Reducing fine lines, especially around the edges of the lips
- Making lip color and lipstick go on more evenly
What to Expect
- Usage: A small tool with fine needles moves gently across your lips. It might feel a little prickly but shouldn’t be painful.
- After treatment: Your lips may be slightly red or swollen for a day, but this goes away quickly.
- Over time: You’ll notice your lips becoming smoother, healthier-looking, and slightly fuller. The change is natural and gradual.
- It’s recommended to use it 3-5 times a week and closely monitor the health of your lips to ensure everything goes smoothly
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Olivia CMO & Co-Founder @ Blushie