Microneedling Facial

Your patient journey starts with a chat by phone – or email – to discuss your treatment objectives and the results you are looking to achieve.

We then arrange an in-depth consultation with one of our team, to assess your skin and decide the optimal treatment choices for you.

Virtual consultations are also possible, with the reassurance that we always then assess you in person before undertaking any treatment, to get a clear understanding of your unique skin and facial structure.

When creating your treatment plan, the goal is long-term, sustainable improvements for your skin and overall wellbeing, with continuous care throughout your time with us. The initial consultation helps us ascertain the best options for you, whether that's simply popping in for occasional medifacials or entrusting us with longer term facial rejuvenation.

You'll be able to ask any questions and, we'll make sure you are fully informed and comfortable with all the options. In short, you're in safe hands and we'll guide you through, led by how you're hoping to feel after treatment.

The range of aesthetic treatments can be overwhelming so we're here to advise you on the best path for you and there is never any pressure to book treatment.

Microneedling treatments continue to grow in popularity due to their effectiveness at skin healing and because they are minimally invasive, whilst producing continued improvements which last for months. They are also clinically proven to be safe and are used within the NHS.

Microneedling is suitable for a wide range of skin concerns and is particularly good for:

• Acne scars: helping to reduce the appearance of both active acne scars (pitted scars) and hyperpigmentation from previous breakouts.

• Fine lines & wrinkles: by stimulating collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of lines, making skin look firmer and smoother.

• Uneven skin texture: by smoothing rough areas or unevenness, which may have been caused by acne, sun damage or ageing.

• Hyperpigmentation: fading dark spots by speeding up skin cell turnover, improving texture and enhancing the absorption of brightening skincare.

• Stretch marks: reducing their appearance by promoting skin regeneration and collagen production where stretchmarks have developed.

• Enlarged pores: by tightening skin & reducing pore size.

• Overall skin rejuvenation: enhancing skin tone, texture, and radiance.

Microneedling is suitable for most people with healthy skin, but not recommended for those with active skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis or severe acne.

It is used more frequently on the face, neck and décolletage but is also suitable for other areas of the body.

Depending on the patient, skin condition being treated and device, treatments normally involve a degree of post-treatment redness and peeling so it is best to bear that in mind when planning when to have them.

Microneedling works by using tiny needles to create controlled, microscopic injuries in the skin, triggering the body's natural healing response and stimulating collagen and elastin production, which helps improve skin texture and appearance.

Microneedling treatments are administered to your skin by a pen-shaped, handheld instrument with multiple ultra-fine needles at its tip. These create thousands of tiny punctures in the skin which, in turn, trigger your body's natural healing response, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin - essential proteins for skin firmness and elasticity.

The process creates temporary channels which also allow bio-active serums and skincare products to penetrate deeper into the skin while accelerating cellular turnover. New blood vessels form in the treated area, improving circulation and nutrient delivery to skin cells.

Microneedling is also particularly effective in the continued results it produces —collagen continues to remodel for months after treatment, providing ongoing improvements to skin quality, texture, and appearance long after your session.

Clinic treatments are usually carried out with an eletronic pen-shaped device (manual dermarollers are more common at home). Needle lengths vary by device, as do the products used in treatment, depending on your skin and practitioner's recommendation.

Before treatment, we recommend you:

• avoid alcohol for 24 hours

• avoid aspirin, ibuprofen & Omega-3 supplements for 2 days

• avoid active ingredients for 2-3 days prior to treatment

After treatment, we advise you to:

• not apply makeup for 24 hours

• avoid extreme temperatures (eg sauna, steam room, hot climates) for 1 week

• avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks

• avoid active ingredients such as retinol for one week

You would typically a feel light pressure on your skin or a mild buzzing sensation, with minimal discomfort. After microneedling, you may experience some redness, tightness, peeling or the feeling of mild sunburn. We will apply topical anaesthetic to your skin so, you will barely feel a thing, maybe some light pressure with minimal discomfort. After microneedling, you may experience some redness, tightness, peeling or the feeling of mild sunburn. Everybody responds differently and we will adjust the treatment as we go along.

Redness from microneedling may last for up to 1 week and most patients will have mild-severe peeling for several days, dependent on the depth of the treatment. Peeling of the skin typically starts from day 1, 2 or 3 and may last up to 2 weeks.

This is completely normal and varies by patient You can expect some redness following treatment, typically 24-48 hours but it can last longer for some. On day 2 you might experience some dry flaking but this is completely normal and some additional moisturiser will help.

Results from microneedling last around 9-12 months (this depends on various factors including your skin and if you are having treatment for a specific issue).

We normally recommend a course of 3 treatments at six week intervals, followed by maintenance sessions every 9 to 12 months to continue results.