Microneedling is a non-surgical procedure for facial rejuvenation, designed to improve skin quality through creation of micro-injuries to the dermis and epidermis of the skin. It can be used to treat fine lines and wrinkles, irregular skin surface texture and melasma type hyperpigmentation. This treatment involves the use of a sterile needling device to induce a healing response in the skin.

A sterile microneedle device (dermaroller or dermapen) is used to create a series of micro-injuries in the skin. The controlled injuries then triggers the body’s natural healing responses to heal these micro-wounds by inducing production of new collagen and elastin in the deeper layers of the skin (dermis), and by inducing a healing response through growth factor secretion in the deep layers of the epidermis of the skin. In addition, new capillaries are formed which then leads to improved dermal blood supply and in turn better healing capacity of the skin. Overall this treatment induces skin rejuvenation & improves skin texture and firmness. In addition, for those suffering from melasma, which is difficult to treat with lasers or IPL, microneedling has been shown to be an effective treatment to reduce the intensity of stubborn patches of melasma

Microneedling can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles whilst also increasing the levels of elastin in the skin, causing skin tightening. Medical microneedling can also improve pigmentation issues such as Melasma and can help in treating scars such as those associated with chronic acne and post-surgical scarring.

Microneedling is used primarily on the face and neck but can be used anywhere on the body.

Some redness immediately after treatment may occur, but this usually settles within 24 hours. Skin texture may feel slightly ‘rough’ for a few days following the treatment.