What is Medical Microneedling?
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.
This is a unique electronic mechanism which allows your practitioner to control treatment intensity to best suit your needs. A solution is also applied to the skin, containing hyaluronic acid, minerals, vitamins and peptides, which stimulates cell proliferation and so reduces the skin’s contours and improves elasticity. The microneedling pen treatment is targeted and ideal for clients who have localised areas of concern.
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.
Microneedling is a great treatment for you if you have darker skin because it doesn’t involve peels or lasers, which can cause pigmentation issues.
Treatments can be performed on the body as well as the face.
Your microneedling consultation: what to expect?
Your microneedling consultation will be with Johanna. She will assess your condition and determine the most appropriate form of treatment. During your consultation they will be able to answer any questions you may have about your skin condition and give you personalised advice. If they decide your skin condition can be treated, they will be able to carry out the procedure in-clinic.
Microneedling is mostly used on the face and may treat various scars, wrinkles, and large pores, but also could be used on the neck, décolleté, and scalp.
Increased production of natural fibres within the skin means the treatment works very well at treating scars such as post acne scarring , stretch marks as well as fine lines and wrinkles, and smoother, firmer, more toned skin.
A series of treatments is usually recommended 4-6 weeks apart, although 1-2 sessions works well as a general skin refreshment. It is suitable for all skin types. This treatment is led by our team of highly qualified dermatology specialist nurses and physician’s assistant with many years of cumulative experience in providing treatment to skin patients.
With many years of cumulative experience in providing treatment to skin patients, Microneedling is a popular way to treat a variety of skin issues. It is most often used on the face and can help reduce the appearance of wrinkles, large pores, scars, and other areas of concern. The treatment works well because it encourages fibres beneath the surface of the skin to produce more natural material which makes skin smoother, firmer, and more toned.
Generally speaking, multiple treatments spaced out 4-6 weeks apart are recommended for best results – though one or two sessions may work as an overall refresher. Both women and men with any skin type can benefit from. Johanna is fully trained and experienced in the DPM8 microneedling pen.
What will I expect after the procedure?
After the procedure, the skin will be red and flushed, similar in appearance to moderate sunburn. There will also be some skin tightness and mild sensitivity. This will diminish greatly after a few hours and usually within the next 48 hours your skin will be completely healed. After 5 days there is barely any evidence that the procedure has taken place.
When will I see results?
Visible signs of rejuvenation are seen after just 6-8 weeks following procedure and continue for up to a year. A course of 3 to 5 sessions at 6-8 week intervals is usually recommended to achieve optimum results; however most will notice skin improvement after just 1 session
Is there any downtime?
No, microneedling is minimally invasive and there is no downtime following treatment. You may experience minor redness and irritation for a few days after the procedure.
What can Microneedling treat?
Microneedling is commonly used to treat:
- acne scars
- age spots
- fine lines and wrinkles
- large pores
- scars
- reduced skin elasticity
- uneven skin tone
After Care Information
- DO NOT EXPOSE TO UV
After having undergone a microneedling treatment, customers should stay out of the sun and avoid going to solarium. - AVOID INTENSIVE EXERCISE
As you sweat the pores of your skin will reopen, and the bacteria on your skin may enter the skin punctures. This can lead to a either a reaction or infection. - AVOID EXCESSIVELY HOT SHOWERS
(including bathing, spas or saunas) - AVOID THE USE OF MAKEUP
It is vital that you let the skin breathe for 24 hours after the treatment. The skin channels are open, and applying a makeup can penetrate the pores causing further irritation. Customers should wait 24 to 48 hours before using makeup, leaving enough time for the skin to recover. - AVOID ACTIVE TOPICAL SKIN CARE
Applying high dosage of active topical skin care ingredients (including but not limited to): retinoid, hydroquinone, AHA, BHA, benzoyl peroxide, alcohol, chemical based sunscreen - AVOID SPRAY TAN
(Spray or self-tanning) - AVOID THE USE OF MAKEUP
It is vital that you let the skin breathe for 24 hours after the treatment. The skin channels are open, and applying a makeup can penetrate the pores causing further irritation. Customers should wait 24 to 48 hours before using makeup, leaving enough time for the skin to recover. - AVOID ACTIVE TOPICAL SKIN CARE
Applying high dosage of active topical skin care ingredients (including but not limited to): retinoid, hydroquinone, AHA, BHA, benzoyl peroxide, alcohol, chemical based sunscreen - AVOID FURTHER CLINICAL TREATMENTS
(including, but not limited to): microdermabrasion, laser, IPL, chemical peels, muscle - DRINK WATER
It is important to stay hydrated before and after your procedure to help your skin heal and rejuvenate faster. - AVOID SWIMMING
Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean - AVOID TATTOOING
(including cosmetic tattooing)
Homecare Information
- Prescribe post-session topicals and skin care regimen after the session to help soothe, calm and protect the skin.
- For the first 1-3 days, the skin will may feel dry and tight. Frequent use of post-session topical will help alleviate this.
- After 2-3 days patients can return to regular skin care products or as soon as it is comfortable to do so.
- Vitamin A products are optimal and suggested. (low dose)
- Avoid alcohol-based toners for 10-14 days.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 10 days if possible. When exposed to the sun, always use sun screen SPF30 or above. Do not apply chemical sunscreen the same day as treatment. Only Use approved physical defence sunscreen.
- The use of an Antioxidant serum will promote healing and assist in soothing the skin and further irritation.
- As microneedling serves to stimulate the production of collagen, the skin needs higher amounts of collagen than normal to recover optimally. Collagen Stimulating Peptides assist in that process, further aiding in the stimulation of collagen production.
- It is important to stay hydrated before and after the procedure to help the skin heal and rejuvenate faster.
- Gently exfoliate the skin after 3-5 days to remove the flaky dead skin that commonly forms after treatments.
- DO NOT apply spray tanning or fake tanning creams for 2-3 weeks after the treatment.
- Oral supplements can help benefit the skin and improve the result of treatment.
- Omega 3, Zinc, Vitamin c and glucosamine.