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Is 12 or 36 needles better for microneedling face?

Pour le microneedling du visage, est-il préférable d'utiliser 12 ou 36 aiguilles ?

par Liang Jiawen dans Actualités

Lorsqu'il s'agit de micro-aiguille sur le visage, aucune cartouche n'est universellement « meilleure » – cela dépend entièrement de votre problème de peau spécifique et de votre tolérance à la douleur.

La principale différence réside dans la densité des aiguilles, ce qui change complètement la façon dont elles interagissent avec votre peau. Voici

une comparaison pour vous aider à choisir la bonne :

Cartouche 12 aiguilles : Idéale pour la réparation ciblée et les cicatrices profondes

La cartouche à 12 aiguilles en a moins et plus espacées. Comme la résistance de surface est moindre, les aiguilles peuvent pénétrer la peau proprement, facilement et profondément.

  • Fonctionnement : Imaginez que vous marchez sur la neige avec des bottes normales plutôt qu'avec des raquettes ; la surface plus nette et moins dense pénètre plus profondément.

  • Idéal pour : Cicatrices d'acné profondes, cicatrices chirurgicales, rides profondes et vergetures.

  • Agressivité : C'est plus agressif, cela augmente le risque de saignements ponctuels et nécessite généralement une tolérance à la douleur plus élevée (la crème anesthésiante est fortement recommandée).

Cartouche 36 aiguilles : Idéale pour le rajeunissement global et les pores dilatés

La cartouche à 36 aiguilles présente une densité beaucoup plus élevée d'aiguilles serrées. Cette densité crée un effet "lit de clous", ce qui augmente la résistance de la peau et empêche les aiguilles de pénétrer aussi profondément.

  • Fonctionnement : Elle couvre une surface plus large et plus uniformément, ce qui la rend moins invasive que la 12 aiguilles.

  • Idéal pour : Ridules, pores dilatés, hyperpigmentation, texture de peau irrégulière et rajeunissement général anti-âge "sur tout le visage".

  • Agressivité : C'est nettement plus doux, moins douloureux, cause moins de rougeurs et entraîne généralement peu ou pas de saignements. (Remarque : en raison de son efficacité sur de grandes surfaces, elle est également fortement recommandée pour les traitements corporels comme les vergetures).

Comparaison en un coup d'œil

 

Caractéristique Cartouche 12 aiguilles Cartouche 36 aiguilles
Objectif principal Dommages structurels profonds (cicatrices/rides) Texture de surface, tonicité et pores
Pénétration Profonde et très efficace Faible à modérée
Niveau de confort Plus douloureux / agressif Plus confortable / doux
Saignements/temps d'arrêt Risque plus élevé de saignements ponctuels Minime ou inexistant ; récupération plus rapide

 

Laquelle choisir ?

  • Choisissez la 12 aiguilles si : Votre objectif principal est de lisser les cicatrices d'acné texturées et profondes ou les rides profondes, et que vous ne craignez pas un traitement légèrement plus inconfortable avec un peu de temps d'arrêt.

  • Choisissez la 36 aiguilles si : Vous souhaitez un teint éclatant, des pores plus petits et moins de ridules avec une expérience beaucoup plus douce et moins douloureuse. C'est aussi l'option parfaite si vous débutez dans le microneedling.

Pour des directives d'application détaillées et la compatibilité des appareils, vous pouvez consulter le Guide de comparaison des cartouches Dr. Pen.

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