The difference between microneedle and water light needle

Microneedle and hyaluronic acid are two common beauty techniques, which have very good improvement effects on problems that are common on women's faces, such as wrinkles, scars, dark circles, etc. The effects and principles of microneedles and hyaluronic acid needles are different. If you want beauty treatments, it is best to understand the difference between the two and choose the one that suits you. So, what is the difference between microneedles and hyaluronic acid needles? Let’s take a look below.

Both microneedles and hyaluronic acid needles work by opening up channels from the epidermis to the mesoderm, allowing nutrients to be fully absorbed. The main difference between microneedles and hyaluronic acid needles is that their effects are different. The main function of microneedles is to eliminate acne marks and improve overall skin quality, while hyaluronic acid injections increase skin moisture by injecting moisturizing ingredients.

Regarding the choice between microneedles and hyaluronic acid needles, girls with acne scars on their skin can choose microneedles to improve them. If you have dry skin and find it difficult to put on makeup, you can use hydrating injections to hydrate your face to increase the moisture level of your skin. Next, let’s take a look at the main differences between microneedles and hyaluronic acid needles.

The difference between microneedle and water light needle: different working principles

Microneedling

The basic version of hydrating injection uses small needles on the roller to pierce the skin to open tiny channels, promote the transdermal absorption of active ingredients, promote the excretion of pigment particles, replace epidermal cells, rebuild dermal tissue, and repair the skin barrier.

The hydration injection uses a negative pressure multi-needle to attract microdroplets to inject active ingredients into the dermis tissue, initiating self-repair through the focal damage effect.

Summary: Whether it is microneedle or hyaluronic acid needle, during the treatment process, one is to deliver nutrients to the mesoderm, and the other is to initiate the body's automatic repair through recoverable minor injuries, and this repair process is the process of tissue renewal.

The difference between microneedle and water light needle: different skin problems

Microneedling

The shallowest basic version of microneedles mainly works on the eyes, which can shrink pores and introduce skin care ingredients; 0.5mm microneedles have the effect of lightening spots and removing wrinkles; 1.0mm microneedles are used to remove acne marks; and 1.5mm microneedles are needed to eliminate stretch marks, slimming lines, and scar lines. If you need to repair scars and promote hair growth, the microneedle you need to use should be 2.0mm. In addition, the basic version of microneedle combined with radio frequency can enhance facial lines. The effects of microneedles can be said to be quite rich, but the effect after unilateral treatment is not strong.

The skin problems targeted by the water-light needle include dry skin, large pores, fine wrinkles, sagging skin, etc. It is very suitable as a special care for dehydrated skin.

The difference between microneedle and water light needle: different treatment tools

Microneedling

The diameter of the basic version of the microneedle is 0.22 mm, and the length of the needle tip has three specifications: 0.3mm, 0.5mm, 1.0mm, 1.5mm, and 2mm. The effects of microneedles at different depths are different.

Water light needle

There are two specifications of hyaluronic acid needles, 5 needles or 9 needles. The needle length is 3mm, 5-needle: needle thickness 31G, 9-needle: needle thickness 32G, the injection depth of the hyaluronic acid needle is generally controlled at 0-3mm.

The difference between microneedle and water light needle: different treatment ingredients

Microneedling

In addition to the basic version of microneedle therapy, drugs such as growth factors, glycyrrhizin, MT metallothionein, and tranexamic acid (also known as tranexamic acid) are available. The main function of microneedles is to repair sensitive skin, remove acne marks, improve skin texture, and also remove spots and whiten the skin. Microneedling is most commonly used to remove acne marks and superficial scars.

Water light needle

Small molecule hyaluronic acid and some functional ingredients are used in the hyaluronic acid injection. Its main function is to increase facial moisture and improve facial dry lines.