EFFICACY OF MICRONEEDLING IN SKIN AGING OF SKIN: INTEGRATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHIC REVIEW

Abstract

Aging is a senescence process that affects the skin, resulting in loss of elasticity, firmness, and radiance. Microneedling is an effective treatment for combating skin aging, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin through controlled microperforations. This process triggers tissue regeneration, promoting improvements in the texture, firmness, and uniformity of facial skin. The present study aims to analyze the effectiveness of microneedling in stimulating collagen during the skin aging process. This study is qualitative in nature, developed through an integrative literature review. A careful search was carried out with a time frame of 5 years, selecting studies that addressed the effects of microneedling on facial rejuvenation. The research was conducted in the National Library of Medicine (PubMed) and Virtual Health Library (BVS) databases, considering publications in Portuguese and English. Based on data analysis and inclusion criteria, 6 articles were analyzed, in which the studies state that the use of microneedling associated with “drug delivery” promotes improvements in skin texture, reduction of wrinkles and blemishes, in addition to contributing significantly to skin rejuvenation. The use of microneedling has positive effects, is a safe and effective treatment in the intervention of skin aging, promoting skin regeneration through the stimulation of collagen and elastin, with progressive and satisfactory results. When performed properly and with correct indications, microneedling represents a valuable tool within therapeutic approaches in the dermatofunctional area.