A new study has been done and recently published (Feb 2021) in the AESTHETIC SURGERY JOURNAL, showing that four sessions of medical microneedling can increase dermal and epidermal density, dermal muscle, and facial skin elasticity. The study used high-resolution ultrasound, optical coherence tomography, transepidermal water loss, and micro-biopsies in order to assess the efficacy of the treatments. At three months, after four microneedling sessions, they were able to show 102% increased density of the dermis, 19% increase in epidermal density, and 28% increase in facial elasticity. THIS IS HUGE NEWS! On top of the great results that we see clinically, it is great to see that the science shows it as well.
Everyone needs to have diversions from their schedules, especially a busy professional such as Dr. Sykes. Having been raised in a home filled with lots of artistic and musical talent, it's no wonder that she still immerses herself in these favorite pastimes.
Her artistic talent was part of what drew her into the specialty of plastic surgery. She is an accomplished artist and displays some of her paintings and needlecraft in the office.
As a musician, she plays several instruments and sings in a band alongside her husband.
Robin A. Sykes, M.D.
