What is micro-needling?
Micro-needling is a cosmetic procedure using a 'Dr Pen' instrument. The procedure involves pricking the skin with tiny sterilised needles the small wounds cause your body to produce more collagen and elastin which Will heal your skin and help you look younger. Ageing causes the decline of collagen in the skin contributing to wrinkles and other signs of ageing.
What skin types does micro-needling help?
- Wrinkles
- Scarring
- Acne
- Pigmentation
- Rosacea
How long does it take to work?
Most clients the full results between four and six weeks following the treatment this gives your body enough time to produce collagen and elastin and send it to your micro-wounds, when this has happened your skin will look younger and healthier.
How often should you have treatment?
Typically 3 to 6 treatments are recommended spaced out every 2 to 6 weeks. To see the full results the exact number of treatments and the time between will vary by type location and skin concerned.
How long will the results last?
Anywhere between 3 to 6 months follow-up treatments twice a year are recommended to maintain your results.
Does micro-needling hurt?
A topical anaesthetic cream is applied to the skin before the treatment, this numbs the area to ensure the treatment performed is comfortable.
After a micro-needling treatment
Your skin may feel warm and tight and look red for one to three days, during this period use a gentle cleanser and moisturiser. Avoid swimming, strenuous exercise, sunbeds, saunas, steam rooms, and sun exposure for 72 hours post-treatment.
You can wear make-up 24 hours after the treatment.
