If you suffer from any of the issues below, skin needling might be a great solution
You are not suited for skin needling if you are experiencing: active acne, rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, severe solar keratosis, skin cancer, raised moles, warts and any open wounds or sore. It is important to tell your skin therapist if you do have any of these skin conditions before you start treatment.
The treatment itself can take anywhere from 1 hour to 1 ½ hours, generally we recommend a series of 4-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for optimum skin results. This is all discussed during your first consultation in salon and your skin therapist will personally advise of what suits you individually, as well prescribe a home care solution for you and pre-schedule your appointments to carry out full course of needling if and when required.
One of the great benefits of skin needling is that you can see results almost immediately! This is because the skin’s collagen production starts accelerating as soon as the micro-wounds are created in the skin. With best results starting to show 4-6 weeks after your treatment and will continue to improve as you follow your treatment course.
Microneedling offers amazing benefits to getting and keeping your skin beautiful, but like any good skin procedure there are important aftercare instructions that you will need to follow to get the most out of your skin treatment.
As micro needling creates micro wounds in the skin, patients cannot return to their normal skincare routines right away. In fact, immediately after your treatment, you will look as though you have a mild to moderate sunburn, and your skin may feel warm and tighter than usual. Keep in mind, these effects are normal and they typically subside within a few hours after treatment, but can take up to 24-48 hours for complete resolution.
Don’t worry: your skin professional will discuss post-procedure skincare following the treatment to help soothe, calm, and protect the skin. Continue to treat the skin gently for three days after microneedling, and you may resume your normal skincare regime after day 3 post procedure.
Skin needling penetrates the top layer of skin with micro-needles that create pin-point injuries in the deeper layers. This then triggers the body’s natural wound healing response, stimulating new collagen and elastin formation.
Skin needling is used to treat the face, neck and décolletage.
Prior to your first treatment, your clinician will consult with you to assess your suitability for skin needling and discuss any concerns or questions you may.
The treatment involves our clinician making small punctures to the outermost layers of your skin with pin-point needles. An anaesthetic agent will be applied to minimise discomfort throughout the treatment.
Anyone who:
If you are unsure, contact your clinic.
Redness, swelling, sensitivity, tenderness and stinging, which is usually resolved.
2 weeks post skin needling we recommend an enzyme peel + led light therapy. Skin needling can be done every 6-8 weeks after initial skin needling treatment.
It’s important to note that your therapist will recommend for you to be using either a serum, concentrate or 7-day ampoule pack to hydrate and heal the skin.