Skin Needling

Skin Needling is a popular and innovative procedure designed to rejuvenate the skin. As the name suggests, Skin Needling uses a small, pen-like tool that delivers multiple tiny punctures to the skin. It may be small in stature, Skin Needling is big on results! Micro-needling devices are proven to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, treat acne scars, improve skin texture, minimise pores and provide overall rejuvenation of the skin. And it’s suitable for all skin types.

Skin Needling rapidly penetrates the upper layers of the skin to produce tiny micro puncture injuries. This technique stimulates the skin’s natural healing process, producing the two proteins needed for supple, smooth and youthful skin – collagen and elastin.

Skin Needling is a natural, mechanical process which works without the use of chemicals. It helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, improve skin tone and refine pores. Acne scarring and redness will also benefit from micro-needling, and you can improve overall skin texture and quality. The process also helps the skin to better absorb skincare products for ongoing healthier skin.

Skin Needling is not the ideal treatment if you have active breakouts, but it’s ideal once you have cleared your skin because increased collagen and elastin production can improve the appearance of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and acne scarring.

Skin Needling is considered safe for all skin types and requires little to no downtime post-treatment. However, it is not recommended in conjunction with some acne medications or if you have psoriasis, eczema, open wounds, active cystic acne or keloid scarring, or if you are pregnant.

Skin Needling treatments can cause some discomfort. Although numbing cream is used for many other skin needling treatments, the vibrating effect of the Skin Needling interrupts the pain receptors in the skin which makes numbing cream unnecessary. Skin Needling isn’t rolled or dragged across the skin like a dermal roller, so the microscopic punctures it makes are clean, direct and cause little-to-no pain.

Everyone’s skin is different, and Skin Needling treats a range of skin concerns, so the number of micro needling treatments needed will vary from person to person. We recommend repeating your Skin Needling treatments every 4 weeks until you achieve your desired results. For scar reduction, an average of 3 to 6 treatments is normally recommended.

Your skin may appear flushed, with slight redness and possible mild swelling. You may also experience light flaking. The majority of the redness and swelling should subside within 24 hours, with the average healing process being 2 to 5 days.

Skin needling and radio frequency (RF) are skin treatments usually performed separately to induce new collagen production. We recommend combining Skin Needling and RF skin tightening together in a single treatment to maximise their effects.

Generally, you should see Skin Needling beginning to work as your skin starts to heal within 4 to 7 days after your first treatment. Within 4 to 6 weeks you are ready for your next session where the positive results will then begin to become cumulative. The collagen from a skin needling treatment can continue to be stimulated up to two years after your treatment.