Skin

MICRONEEDLING

Microneedling works by using microscopic needles to puncture the dermis, triggering your skin’s self-healing process. This stimulates the production of new collagen and elastin, rejuvenating your skin from within. It’s highly effective for treating issues such as enlarged pores, fine lines and pigmentation, while also boosting the absorption of topical products for enhanced results.

With Microneedling, you’ll start to notice improvements in your skin’s texture and tone after just one session. To achieve the best results, 4-5 sessions spaced one month apart are recommended, with effects lasting up to 6 months. This 60-minute treatment leaves your skin looking fresher, smoother, and more youthful.

Before your appointment

Avoid certain skincare products

Microneedling treatment creates tiny punctures in the skin, so you may need to stop the use of certain skincare products such as; retinoids, acid-based skincare, and topical exfoliants from three days to a week before the microneedling session. This is to avoid skin irritation, inflammation, overdrying skin, and to reduce sensitivity.

Avoid sun exposure & hair removal treatments

Avoid any direct sun exposure to the skin for at least 24 hours prior – or where sun exposure is unavoidable wear a highly effective sunscreen. Prolonged sun exposure may cause skin irritation during treatment. If you are treating your body area, avoid shaving, waxing, or laser hair removal treatment on the areas of concern in the week leading up to your microneedling treatment.

Guidance on blood-thinning medications

The use of microneedles causes injuries that trigger the body's healing response to inflammation. Taking anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen and Advil can impact this natural process by keeping the body in an anti-inflammatory state. For microneedling and skin rejuvenation, inflammation is a necessary and important response that ultimately leads to rejuvenated skin. It's recommended to refrain from taking these medications for at least three days prior to your treatment. However, please seek professional guidance from a healthcare professional before stopping medication.  

Microneedling contraindications

It’s important to avoid microneedling if you have active acne, skin infection, or breakout. This also includes hives, cold sores, psoriasis, or eczema. Otherwise, you risk spreading infections or causing further inflammatory responses to the area of treatment.