Achieving Glowing, Youthful Looking Skin with Microneedling & Chemical Peels
In today’s Women’s Health article, Dr. Michele Green explains that microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen and elastin production in the deeper layers of the skin, making it especially effective for acne scars, enlarged pores, and overall texture improvement. Chemical peels, however, work more superficially by exfoliating the top layer of dead or pigmented cells, offering quicker brightening and smoothing but generally providing less collagen-building benefit than microneedling.
She also emphasizes that choosing between the two depends heavily on skin type and tone, since deeper peels or aggressive treatments can trigger hyperpigmentation in darker skin. Regardless of the option, Dr. Green stresses that results aren’t permanent—maintenance treatments plus consistent sunscreen, retinoids, and vitamin C are key to keeping improvements long-term.
Find out more at Microneedling Vs. Chemical Peels: Which Is Better For Glowing, Youthful Looking Skin?