Microneedling

Perfect for scarring, stretch marks, large pores and sagging skin

Microneeding, also known as medical needling and collagen induction therapy, uses many small and very fine needles to cause micro traumas to the skin, causing the body to use its own repairing processes to produce its own version of collagen injections. Initially after treatment, collagen type 3 is laid down in the first aspect of the repair process which is then replaced over a period of months by the more permanent type 1 collagen. This causes the skin to plump out, reducing the appearance of fine lines, whilst the process also aids the breaking up of both scar tissue and pigmentation.

You may have heard of either the Skinpen or Dermapen, but all microneedling pens work in the same way by holding cartridges containing the tiny needles which oscillate to penetrate the skin over and over again. This was previously carried out by a dermaroller, however, the pens are more comfortable, as well as being more effective due to the fact that the depth and quantity of needles can be adjusted to meet the requirements of the specific issue.

Whilst microneedling is one of the best treatments for fine lines, scarring and pigmentation, due to the fact it works on a deeper layer of skin, it is important to bare in mind that it can take a few months of treatments to notice a difference as the skin needs to go through its natural shedding process to reveal the new, repaired skin underneath.

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Case Study

M came to us having tried laser treatments and skin peels for her acne scarring and pigmentation which unfortunately only worked temporarily. She was really self conscious of it and always tried to cover them up using make up but it never sat properly and you could still see the marks.

After 3 months of treatments, the scarring had improved dramatically and the pigmentation on her face had virtually all disappeared!

Why Come To Us For Treatment?

We are proud of the fact that we work with our patients and not on them and are a highly recommended skin clinic based in Havant, near Portsmouth with 5 star “Excellent” rating on Trust Pilot for our commitment to our patients for making them feel at ease whilst providing high quality, professional, medical treatments.

We’ll listen to your concerns, and advise you on what to expect out of your treatment, we’ll never over promise the outcome of a treatment and will work with you to maximise the impact of your treatment which often means spending time going through your skin care regime and adjusting it to suit your needs. We are also realistic and would never advise you to spend hundreds of pounds on products when there are cheaper alternatives that would suit your needs and if there is another treatment that would be better suited to your needs, we will let you, whether we can offer it to your ourselves or not.

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In a Nutshell

What does it treat?

Microneedling is brilliant for fine Iines and wrinkle, scarring, scratch marks and loose or saggy skin or pigmentation. It is also really good if you are starting to see the signs of ageing but aren't quite ready to step into the world of injectables!

How long does it take?
About 10-30 minutes
Will I get numbed?
Yes, if you choose to however it can affect the results of the treatment
How long will it take to recover?
24-48 hours
When can I go back to work?
Immediately

How long before I see a result?
Ideally you need to be looking at 3 treatments over three months but it does depend on what you are treating and whether you use a skin booster as this can mean you start to see a result a little sooner.
How risky is it?
Mild risk

Frequently Asked Questions

Does microneedling hurt?

Depending on the needle depth, you may not feel it at all, that being said, if you do feel it anywhere, it’ll most likely be on your forehead at there isn’t much of a buffer between your skin and your skull.

If you are concerned about having any discomfort, we can apply a local anaesthetic to your skin to help take the edge off, and you are also very welcome to buy local anaesthetic cream from your local pharmacy and apply it prior to your treatment.

Will I be really red after microneedling?

Some patients may find their skin can get quite red after microneedling, whilst others may have more of a blush, this does not tend to last more than a day or so but is important to keep this in mind when you are booking your appointment prior to any important events.

How long does microneedling take?

The actual microneedling does not take more than a few minutes, but when combined with PRF or dermaplaning, the treatments can take an hours. This is because of the preparation that needs to take place prior to the microneedling being carried out.

What is the downtime?

For some patients, the downtime for microneedling might only be an hour or so, for others it may be 24-48 hours and this will depend on the depth that the treatment was carried out and whether any “stamping” occurred. Where certain treatments need a greater depth of needle usage such as for scarring, the skin may appear redder, may have very small specks or blood and may even have a small amount of bruising occur.

What is the difference between a professional microneedling and a roller I can purchase and use at home?

We feel that the home dermarolling devices you can buy are not only very unhygienic, but pretty useless as most are too superficial to make any difference to the skin

We’ve actually written a blog on the difference between a home derma roller and a professional pen here.

What depth do you go down to, I have heard that deeper is better?

How deep we go for microneedling will really depend on what it is we are treating and your own tolerance to the treatment. For example, if we are treating scarring, there is no point in focusing on the skin on the surface as scarring normal involves the layers of skin below the surface. The depth is also only part of what needs to be considered when carrying out microneedling treatments, the amount of needles penetrating the skin at any one

We’ve written a blog on how the depth and amount of needles can make a difference to the outcome of a treatment.

How many treatments do I need?

How many microneedling treatments you need will entirely depend on the starting position of your skin, the skills and tools of the practitioner and where you are hoping to end up. If you fancy a microneedling treatment just to treat yourself, then a single session is enough (we definitely recommend combining it with derma planing for added glow), if, however, if you have poor skin texture, scarring or hyperpigmentation, you are looking at between 3-6 sessions over several months before you fully see the impact of the treatment.

We’ve written a blog on how long microneedling takes to work and why can’t I see a difference straight away

Are microneedling results immediate?

Due to the fact microneedling works on the lower layers of skin, it’s unlikely you will see a difference straight away. With scarring for example, the thickening of the tissue needs to be broken up over several sessions and taken away from the body, furthermore, because the skin only sheds approximately every 28 days, it can take a good three months before you can start to see the lower, repaired layers of skin hit the surface.

Are the results permanent?

If you are treating scarring then yes, unless more scarring occurs due to acne for example, the results will be permanent. If the microneedling is being used to treat hyperpigmentation however, the results can be permanent but this will depend on the reasons why you have pigmentation and also whether you are protecting your skin from further exposure to the skin- there isn’t much point in having microneedling to break up the pigment if you aren’t using a factor 50 SPF to protect the skin from pigmentation again!

How often can I have microneedling done?

Studies have suggested that microneeding can be carried out every 3-6 weeks, however we feel that it would be more beneficial to carry microneedling treatments out every 4 weeks to allow the skin to shed in between sessions. This does not mean that you HAVE to have microneedling done every 4 weeks. Providing that you are looking after you skin with a good skin care regime, you can get away with having 1 or 2 sessions and then waiting a couple of months to pick up the sessions again.

What are the risks and side effects of microneedling?

Depending on how the treatment is being carried out and whether any “stamping” is required, there is a slight risk of bruising, although this is rare. You will probably experience some pin prick bleeding and you’ll be red for a few hours and possible a day or two after treatment. It is unlikely you’ll get an infection, but the risk is there because of the penetration of needles into the skin, you are also unlikely to get an allergic reaction, which is even more unlikely if you have PRF injected back into your skin.

What is the best microneedling pen?

This is a really good question. All microneedling pens work on the same basis, i.e they cause a trauma which the body reacts to; the main differences are the depth they go down to, the speed they work at and how many needles their cartridges hold, meaning that depending on what you are wanting to treat, any pen is likely to be good enough.

Some pens are seen as being better than others because of the clinical evidence behind them, but you’ll find that these are just studies that the company have funded and actually have nothing to do with the pen itself, but the actual treatment.

We’ve actually done a blog on this

Can I have microneedling if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?

Unfortunately, like many aesthetics treatments, you cannot have microneedling if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Whilst is is likely to be safe, it is unethical to carry out studies on this select group of individuals and therefore it is impossible to justify or get insurance to cover the treatment of pregnant or breastfeeding individuals.