Golden Needle Application
The skin is our body's largest organ, forming an interface between us and the outside world. With aging, there are losses of fat tissue, muscle tissue, and bone tissue under the skin, and many changes also occur in our skin. Over time, our skin becomes thinner, loses its tightness, dries out due to decreased moisture, and as a result, sagging and wrinkles occur.
These changes in the skin that occur with age can start at earlier ages due to factors such as genetic predisposition, intense sun exposure, harsh living conditions, and smoking. Additionally, in many individuals, age spots and uneven skin tone accompany these changes that occur over the years.
If regular skincare and supportive treatments are applied from the twenties onwards, this process in our skin can be slowed down, thereby enabling us to age gracefully.
In recent years, many new treatment methods have entered our lives with the advancement of medical technology. One of these treatments used to achieve a healthier and younger-looking skin is Fractional Microneedle Radiofrequency Treatment, also known as the Golden Needle.
With this application, the skin is targeted directly under the surface without affecting the skin surface itself, and the skin is heated with subcutaneous radiofrequency energy to achieve a tighter, brighter, and livelier appearance.
What is Golden Needle Treatment?
Golden needle, or fractional microneedle radiofrequency treatment, is an application used to eliminate skin sagging, fine wrinkles caused by aging or environmental factors, and to make the skin look more vibrant, radiant, and youthful. It is also a very effective treatment method for tightening pores and treating scars that occur after adolescent acne.
In the application of the golden needle, 25 very fine needles enter the skin without affecting the skin surface, providing heat. Both the heat provided and the controlled microtraumas created by the needles in the skin increase collagen synthesis. Thus, fine wrinkles and scars are healed, and the skin's self-renewal is supported. The reason for using golden needles in the procedure is to prevent the dispersion of energy, thus preventing damage to the skin surface and reducing energy loss.
When is Golden Needle Application Preferred?
The golden needle stimulates the natural collagen synthesis of our skin, renewing the skin and eliminating imperfections. The most common uses are:
Treatment of scars and pits on the skin after acne,
Reducing the appearance of stretch marks caused by weight gain or loss or pregnancy,
Treatment of sagging skin on the face, chin, and neck areas,
Reducing fine wrinkles,
Tightening pores,
Reducing the appearance of scars and burns.
How is Golden Needle Application Done?
Golden needle application has become one of the most preferred skin rejuvenation techniques in recent years due to its short application time, lack of pain or discomfort, the ability to immediately return to daily life after the procedure, and being a non-surgical method for skin rejuvenation.
Before the procedure, the patient must be evaluated by the physician who will perform the application. Whether the patient is suitable for the procedure, the intervals between sessions, and the number of sessions are determined by the physician.
Golden needle application can be safely applied on both the face and different parts of the body. Sessions are performed at intervals of approximately 1 month, and the need for sessions varies according to the individual's needs. While the device used in the procedure does not affect the skin surface, it sends energy at a high frequency to the lower layers. Damage is controlled in the lower layers of the skin while natural collagen is stimulated in the body's healing processes.
When the procedure is to be performed, the area of the skin where the procedure will be performed is cleaned, and then it is anesthetized with local anesthetic creams to minimize pain. After waiting for about half an hour for the cream to take effect, first the local anesthetic cream on the patient's face is removed, then the face is sterilized, and then the procedure begins. The procedure takes about 30-40 minutes. Redness on the skin after the application is normal but disappears on its own within a few hours. The patient can return to daily life immediately after the application. The skin should be protected from sunlight after the procedure. High-protection sunscreens are used for this purpose. The repair and renewal process that begins in the skin with the golden needle application continues to increase day by day. Generally, the main effects are felt more distinctly after 3 or 4 months, and sessions should be repeated until the desired result is achieved.
It is very important not to skip sessions for the desired result to be obtained from the application and for the success of the treatment.
What are the Reasons for Choosing Golden Needle Treatment?
Golden needle with radiofrequency application has become one of the most preferred skin rejuvenation techniques in recent years due to its ease of application by the physician and comfort for the patient. Looking at the situations where this application is advantageous:
Effects are noticeable from the first session, and these effects continue to increase over time.
Long-lasting redness, crusting, or peeling does not occur on the skin.
Permanent, not temporary, effects are achieved.
The patient can immediately return to daily life, and no noticeable change is observed from the outside.
It can be used on all skin types and skin tones.
