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Microneedling

Why choose Microneedling

Benefits of Microneedling :

  • Better results – greater number of insertions.
  • Speed can be adjusted making treatment time much faster – thousands of holes in seconds.
  • Adjustable needle depth and speed with one sterile needle head.
  • Less pain and faster recovery time than dermal rollers.
  • Easy to treat under the eyes, side of the nose and across the top lip.
  • Minimal side effects.
  • Treats many skin issues.
Micro-needling treatment

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that treats skin concerns by stimulating collagen production. This is also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) The microneedling pen creates micro-punctures using vertical insertions to create thousands of tiny holes in the skin causing the release of serum growth factors which stimulate the breakdown of old fibrous collagen and stimulate new collagen and elastin development.

Microneedling results are comparable to ablative treatments such as Fraxel, IPL and Laser Resurfacing but at a fraction of the cost.

The procedure is used mainly  on the face  to help to improve skin tone,  reduce acne scars, stretch marks or wrinkles. But can also be used on other areas of the body to treat scarring and stretch marks.

Multiple treatments are recommended as part of a long term maintenance plan.

Are there any risks or side effects?

Like all procedures, microneedling carries some risks. A common side effect is minor skin irritation immediately following the procedure and possible redness for a few days afterwards.

Rarely – Some patients may have severe side effects that may require medical attention, such as:

  • Bleeding
  • Bruising
  • Infection
  • Peeling

You may not be suitable for microneedling if you:

  • Have certain skin conditions such as psoriasis or eczema
  • Have open wounds or active acne
  • have had radiation therapy recently
  • have a history of skin scars
  • Being treated with Isotretinoin

Procedure for Microneedling

Before you treatment you will require the application of topical anesthetic, this will numb the skin ready for the microneedling procedure, which takes approximately 30 minutes.

The procedure involves making small pin pricks with tiny sterile needles whilt moving the microneedling pen evenly across your skin.

A serum maybe added during and after the treatment.

What to expect after microneedling

Most parients require minimal recovery time, if any at all.

You may have skin irritation and redness for the first few days after the procedure. This is a normal response after this treatment.

You can return to work straight away but it is recommended that you let you skin heal before applying make-up.

Your skin will be more sensitive to the sun, so applying sunscreen is recommended and refarain from sun exposure for at least a week.

After the procedure, you skin works fairly quickly to rejuvenate new tissue. You may see results within a few weeks.

What is the best way to care for my skin after the procedure?

As you skin is sensitive post procedure, it is best to avoid the following:

  • Sun exposure
  • Skin care products with alpha-hydroxy acids and retinol
  • Makeup
  • Sweating

You can help you skin after microneedling by:

  • staying hydrated
  • Using and antioxident serum
  • using a cooling mask
  • using collagen stimulating peptides

PRICES:

Prices start from £150 for full face, this treatment can be combined with many other treatments to enhance results therefor a consultation is always recommended to establish a treatment plan and discuss pricing options.

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