Medical microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure
It involves tiny sterilized needles to make tiny punctures in the skin
This stimulates collagen and elastin production, which keeps your skin firm and smooth, improves skin texture and tone, minimizes pore size, fine wrinkles, and stretch marks
For the treatment of
Enlarged pores | Fine lines and wrinkles | Mild scars from acne or burns
Skin discoloration | Sun damage | Cellulite | Collagen production
Skin rejuvenation | Alopecia areata | Rosacea
Not suitable in cases of
Active acne Vulgaris stage III-IV | Herpes Simplex | Scleroderma | Open lesions | Moles, skin tags that changed in size, shape, or bleed | Eczema | Psoriasis | Skin cancer | Warts | Bacterial, and fungal infections of the treated skin | Solar keratosis | Haemophilia, or patients who are on anticoagulants | Frequent skin rashes (dermatitis) or cold sores | Keloidal tendency (skin forms hard, raised scars) | Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Caution is advised in cases of
Cardiac conditions | Auto-immune disorders | Anaesthetic allergies
Your treatment journey
Initial consultation
Clients are asked to attend their consultation with a clean face, and with no make-up or lotions
Treatment preparation
Before treatment, your skin is first cleansed, and an optional anaesthetic numbing cream is applied before treatment. Following the treatment, hyaluronic acid is applied
After care
Following treatment, clients are asked to
Refrain from touching the treated areas
Avoid exercises that will causes sweating
Avoid wearing make up
Apply regular sun protection
Wash the treated area with running water
Avoid long showers of baths
Avoid chlorinated pools
Avoid spray tan for two to three weeks
Refrain from further cosmetic procedures such as chemical peels for two to three weeks
Recommended number and frequency of treatments
Best results are seen following 4-6 treatments every 4 weeks
Procedure time
About 20 minutes depending on the area to be treated
Risk & complications
Low
Down time
None, however, your skin can look red for a few hours
Treatment prices
Hands or neck £50 | Face £70 | Face + neck £110 | Décolleté £80 | Face + neck + décolleté £130 | Stretch marks £ Depending on area
Treatment booking deposit: £50