What Is Micro-needling?
Microneedling (also known as skin needling or collagen induction therapy) is a type of treatment that uses small needles to cause tiny punctures in the skin. These small contact points encourage the body to create a wound healing response and renew the skin cells. As your skin repairs, the production of collagen and elastin is triggered to give an almost immediate plumping effect. It can also help tackle other skin damage such as scarring, dark marks, sun damage and ageing.
Benefits of Microneedling
Microneedling is most commonly used to treat the following skin conditions:
Dull skin: Rejuvenate tired and dull skin and combat the initial signs of ageing.
Wrinkles: Fine lines and wrinkles on the face can be visibly reduced, as microneedling triggers collagen production.
Scarring: Scars from acne and chicken pox can be improved and an uneven texture can be smoothed out with microneedling.
Pigmentation: Can help to fade dark patches such as pigmentation due to sun damage or ageing.
Large pores: While there are many treatments available to address pore size, microneedling stands out as a successful way to improve pore size
This is not suitable if suffering from active acne or congested skin.
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Signature Micro-needling £80
Includes:
Double cleanse, micro-needling, mask, serum/moisturiser/SPF
How to prepare for microneedling
- Avoid anti-coagulants and blood-thinning medications and supplements 4 days prior to treatment. If you are on a prescription medication, please speak with your doctor before discontinuing any medication.
- Must not have any new injectables on or near the treatment area. Please allow an adequate time of at least 2 weeks for any treatment to heal prior to micro needling.
- If you have any active acne in the treatment area please call to reschedule.
- Avoid any retin-A, retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, hydroquinone and benzoyl peroxide 3 days prior to treatment.
- Avoid any sun exposure, tanning beds, self-tanning products 3 days prior to treatment.
- Avoid chemical peels, waxing or plucking two weeks prior to treatment.
Aftercare
After treatment skin will be red. The skin can feel warm, dry, tight, irritated, and swollen.
For 1-3 days.
-The treated area can feel rough and may be flaky for up to a week. Allow skin to flake off naturally, do not pick or exfoliate.
Day 1, Immediately after treatment:
-Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 24 hours
– Do not use any other products on the skin on the day of treatment.
-On the day of treatment, do not wash face at night.
Day 2:
-You can begin to wash face two times a day with gentle cleanser, pat dry.
-Resume to regular skincare routine, avoiding any harsh products on the skin
-Appy sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
-Avoid any exfoliating products, or medications for 1-2 weeks.
FAQ
How does microneedling work?
Microneedling treatment uses small needles to create tiny punctures in the skin, which then triggers a wound healing response that renews the skin cells. As part of this, collagen and elastin are produced and give an almost immediate plumping effect.
How many treatments do I need?
Microneedling is not a quick fix as it involves the growth of new skin. The amount of treatments you require solely depends on the person, but on average a minimum of 6 is usually recommended.
How often can I have a treatment?
It is advised that you have a treatment every 4 to 6 weeks for optimum results.
Is microneedling painful?
A topical numbing cream is applied to the area before carrying out microneedling treatments to ensure that any pain is minimised. Variable treatment intensities allow us to further control the comfort of the treatment,
Can microneedling help acne?
Microneedling can help improve the appearance of a variety of skin conditions, including scars from acne.