If you would like to improve the appearance of fine lines, scarring, pigmentation, skin congestion, or you simply want to give your skin a beautiful glow and refreshed, younger look, Microneedling (also known as Skin Needling) is for you.
Microneedling is a minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation that involves the use of a micro-needling device to create a controlled wound healing response.
It works by creating fine micro-punctures in the skin, which spontaneously close within several minutes. The micro-wounds trigger healing processes in the skin, stimulating the growth of connective tissue, fibroblast, collagen, elastin, and capillaries.
The result is a strengthened skin, reduction of scars, and improved skin texture, firmness, and hydration.
Before the treatment can start, we will assess your current state of the skin. If you are visiting us for the first time, please allow an additional hour for our complete Facial Imaging Skin Assessment.
You will be required to give consent for treatment by signing the 'Informed Consent' form. This way, we can make sure that you can receive Microneedling and have no present conditions which are contraindicated with this procedure.
You will be comfortably lying down and after cleansing, your Skin Therapist will apply a specialised serum that will act as a medium for the treatment with a specialised electro hand-held device that is sequentially applied over the skin. This serum also helps to hydrate your skin and enhances treatment results.
During treatment, most of our clients experience minimal discomfort. You may experience a slight prickly sensation which doesn't last long and minimal surface bleeding may be present.
Immediately after, the skin will feel quite tight and your skin will look quite pink (a feeling similar to a sunburn).
Microneedling is generally well-tolerated, but some clients might experience dryness, scaling, or redness, lasting for several days.
The effects of a single treatment might be seen as soon as two weeks following treatment. It is particularly important to apply SPF regularly for several weeks following treatment to protect the formation of new collagen and elastin.
You will likely require multiple Microneedling treatments to achieve your desired results. Ideally, a gap of 4 weeks is recommended between two treatments; although the newly formed collagen and elastin can take 10 - 12 weeks to fully mature, monthly treatments will continue to stimulate collagen and elastin production.
A Facial Imaging Skin Assessment is an essential first step in your skin correction journey. That’s why we offer a complimentary skin consultation with your first skin treatment.