This amazing treatment will help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, help tighten the skin, improving elasticity and help reduce hyperpigmentation, large pores and can improve the appearance of scarring and acne scars. It is particularly useful for treating stretch marks and all kinds of scarring including acne and operation scars. It will help tighten and firm the skin, leaving it feeling plumped and fresh.
Tiny perforations are made with a medical device in the area to be treated, which stimulates the skin to regenerate and repair itself naturally. This natural healing process encourages collagen and elastin production. When new collagen is formed, new skin is generated and blood supply is improved, which improves skin texture and tone.
We use a microneedling pen, which is vertically powered, rather than rollers. This is a vastly superior treatment as the needle depth can be altered to suit the different thicknesses of skin and the head itself. It is much better suited to reaching areas of the face that are harder to get to.
Although this treatment will help with acne scaring, it cannot be performed if the skin has an active acne outbreak. Please discuss this with us as we have options to help clear up and treat the acne outbreak prior to microneedling.
Please note that the outcome for this treatment is not guaranteed. The outcome may vary between patients, and you may require more than a single treatment to achieve your desired outcome.
FAQs
- Does it hurt? - There will be a slight tingling sensation as the pen passes over the skin. Numbing cream is used to make the treatment more comfortable.
- How many treatments will I need? - This will be discussed on an individual basis. Some patients will feel the effects after just one treatment. If there is more persistent scarring this will require more treatments. This will be discussed with you at length during your first consultation.
- How long do the effects last? - The treatment inspires the production of collagen which can continue for up to 12 months post treatment.
- Will I need to do anything specific before treatment? - Please just ensure you have not got an active outbreak of spots or acne immediately prior to treatment. If this is an ongoing issue, please contact us for a consultation as we may be able to help clear any acne or spots breakouts.
- Will I need to do anything specific after treatment? - You will need to avoid harsh facial cleansers, make up, alcohol and exercise for a few days. Please bear this in mind when booking you treatment.
- How long will it take for my skin to recover post treatment? - Your skin may be red for the first day or two and may even potentially peel slightly on day 3, but generally this treatment has minimal down time where your skin looks like it is actively healing from a treatment.
- Can I have this treatment if I am pregnant or breastfeeding? - No, this treatment is not recommended whilst you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Can I have this treatment if I have had a covid vaccine? - It is recommended that you do not have any treatments for 2 weeks before and 3 weeks having a covid vaccine.