Microneedling is not an injectable. It works with your skin's own repair response, which means it is gradual and works best as a course.
What it is
Microneedling uses a device with very fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the surface of the skin.
Those tiny, deliberate injuries prompt the skin's own repair processes. The intention is a gradual improvement in texture and overall condition.
It works best as a course, usually spaced about four weeks apart, because the change accumulates rather than arriving after one session.
It is a treatment for skin texture and quality. It does not add volume and it will not change your facial structure.
Who it suits, and who it does not
It may suit you if
- You would like to work on skin texture and general condition.
- You would rather start with something non-injectable.
- You are willing to commit to a course and give it time.
- You are in good general health, and not pregnant or breastfeeding.
It is not for you if
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You have an active skin infection, cold sore, or inflamed or broken skin in the area.
- You have a condition affecting wound healing, or take medication that affects it. We discuss this at the consultation.
- You have taken oral acne medication recently. There is usually a waiting period, which we will go through.
- You are sunburnt or have had very recent sun exposure.
At the consultation
- We assess your skin and talk about what you would like to improve.
- I take a full medical history, including anything that affects how your skin heals.
- We discuss whether microneedling is the right starting point, or whether something else suits you better.
- We agree the number of sessions and the cost, with a minimum of 72 hours before the first treatment.
Read more about what happens at a consultation.
On the day
- The skin is cleansed thoroughly and numbing cream is applied and left to work.
- The device is passed over the treatment area in sections, at a depth chosen for your skin and the area.
- A session usually takes around 45 minutes to an hour including numbing time.
- Your skin will look pink or flushed afterwards, similar in appearance to mild sunburn.
Aftercare and recovery
- Expect redness and warmth for roughly 24 to 48 hours.
- Leave makeup off for the rest of the day, and keep the skin clean and simple.
- Skip strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms and swimming for 48 hours.
- Use sunscreen daily and avoid direct sun on the treated skin while it settles.
- Avoid active skincare such as retinoids and acids until the skin feels normal again. I will tell you when.
You are not left on your own afterwards. If anything does not feel right (pain that is unusual or increasing, significant colour changes in the skin, or anything that simply worries you), contact me straight away rather than waiting. Being able to reach the medical professional who treated you is the whole point of being medically led.
This is general guidance, not personal medical advice. The aftercare instructions you are given at your own appointment always come first.
Pricing
- Microneedlingfrom £70
Priced from, because the cost depends on the area treated and what is used alongside it. Confirmed at your consultation. Usually recommended as a course, about four weeks apart.
Common questions
Does microneedling hurt?
Numbing cream is applied first and left to work properly. Most people find it tolerable, describing a scratchy or prickly sensation, more noticeable on bonier areas such as the forehead.
How many sessions will I need?
It works best as a course, usually spaced around four weeks apart. The number depends on your skin and what you are working on, and we agree it at the consultation.
What will I look like afterwards?
Pink and warm, a little like mild sunburn, usually for 24 to 48 hours. Some people are flushed for longer. It is worth planning around that rather than booking before an event.
When will I see a difference?
Gradually, across the course and in the weeks afterwards, as the skin does its own work. It is not a same-day treatment.
Can I wear makeup afterwards?
Not for the rest of that day. The skin has been deliberately opened up, so keeping it clean and simple matters more than usual.
Is it suitable for darker skin tones?
Microneedling is generally considered suitable across skin tones, but settings and aftercare matter, and so does your individual history of pigmentation. That is part of the face-to-face assessment.
Can I combine it with injectable treatments?
Often yes, but not on the same day, and the order matters. We plan sequencing at your consultation.
Think this might be right for you?
Every treatment begins with a face-to-face consultation. Prices are a guide and confirmed at that appointment.