How Microneedling works
Fine, sterile needles create controlled micro-channels in the skin. The natural repair response that follows lays down new collagen and elastin, which remodels scarring and improves firmness and texture over the following weeks.
Less invasive than many alternatives, with reliable results for acne scarring, fine lines, pigmentation and overall skin quality. A full consultation is required before booking, and a short course gives the most noticeable change in texture.
What happens in the appointment
- 01
Consultation, medical questionnaire and photography
- 02
Cleanse and topical numbing
- 03
SkinPen Precision pass over the treatment area
- 04
Calming serum and mineral SPF
Who it suits
- Acne scarring and uneven texture
- Fine lines and early laxity
- Pigmentation and general skin rejuvenation
- Clients able to commit to a short course
When it isn't suitable
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Active acne, eczema or infection in the treatment area
- Keloid scarring tendency or certain blood-clotting conditions
Downtime and aftercare
Expect redness like mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, sometimes with light dryness or flaking for a few days.
- Use only the recommended post-procedure products for 72 hours
- No make-up for 24 hours
- No sauna, steam, swimming or heavy exercise for 48 hours
- Daily broad-spectrum SPF for the full course and beyond
What it cannot do
Microneedling improves the appearance of scarring rather than erasing it, and change builds gradually over weeks. Deep ice-pick scarring may need a combined approach.
Microneedling prices
Prices are confirmed in full at consultation before anything is booked. Courses and packages are available on most skin treatments.
- Microneedling — SkinPen Precision
- Acne scarring, lines and wrinkles, pigmentation and rejuvenation.
- from £27560 min
Microneedling: common questions
How many microneedling sessions will I need?
A short course gives the most noticeable change in texture. The number is agreed at consultation based on the depth of scarring and how your skin responds to the first session.
Is microneedling painful?
Topical numbing is applied first, and most clients describe the sensation as a strong vibration with some warmth rather than pain.
