Microneedling
Your skin is remarkably good at repairing itself. It just needs a reason to start. Microneedling uses a cluster of fine sterile needles to create thousands of controlled micro channels in the skin, triggering the body's natural wound healing response. In answering that signal, your skin produces fresh collagen and elastin, the two proteins responsible for firmness, smoothness and tone.
Because the response comes from your own tissue rather than a filler or a chemical, the change builds gradually and looks like your skin rather than a treatment. It is one of the most versatile options we offer, and it works on the face, neck, décolletage and body.
- Stimulates natural collagen
- Safe for all skin tones
- Minimal downtime
- Face and body
- Pairs well with PRP
- No chemicals or fillers
- Performed by clinicians
What Microneedling Can Improve
Microneedling is most effective for concerns rooted in skin texture and collagen loss. Because it works by rebuilding structure rather than resurfacing the surface layer aggressively, it is a good option for patients with deeper skin tones who are not suitable candidates for some laser treatments.
Commonly treated: acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, uneven texture, stretch marks, loose or crepey skin, sun damage and pigmentation irregularity.
Prepare
Your skin is cleansed and a topical numbing cream is applied for around twenty minutes, so the treatment itself stays comfortable from start to finish.
Treat
The microneedling device passes over each zone at a depth chosen for that area, creating controlled micro channels that trigger the healing response.
Recover
A calming serum is applied. Expect redness similar to mild sunburn for a day or two, then a gradual improvement in tone over the following weeks.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, microneedling is considered safe across all skin tones, which is one of its main advantages over some laser treatments. That said, it does cause controlled bleeding, so it may not be suitable if you have a clotting or bleeding disorder, take blood thinners, have an active skin infection, eczema in the treatment area, or a weakened immune system. We screen for this at consultation.
Most patients see meaningful change over a series rather than a single session. Three to six treatments spaced four to six weeks apart is typical, with more needed for deeper acne scarring. Your clinician will set expectations based on your skin at your first visit.
Microneedling is not a quick fix, because it works by growing new skin. Early brightness often shows within a week, but collagen remodelling continues for months. Most patients notice the real difference between two and three months in, with continued improvement after that.
Plan for redness and mild swelling for one to three days, similar to a sunburn. Makeup is usually fine after twenty four hours. You will need to avoid direct sun, and we will send you home with aftercare instructions and product guidance.
Yes, and many patients choose to. Applying platelet rich plasma from your own blood during the treatment adds growth factors directly into the micro channels. See our PRP Facial page for details on how that combination works.
