Treatments: Microneedling

Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, is a non-surgical, advanced skin rejuvenation treatment to revitilise, replenish and restructure the skin.

HOW DOES MICRONEEDLING WORK?

Microneedling therapy is a straightforward procedure which restructures the skin by harnessing the body’s ability to regrow and repair the skin from within. Obviously we can’t stop the ageing process but we can definitely slow it down!

Collagen and elastin fibres provide the basis of the structure of the lower levels of the skin and give the skin its ‘snap’, firmness and resiliance. Unfortunately as we age the skin produces less of these fibres and they become damaged over time.  Microneedling uses a hand-controlled device with tiny, shallow needles to puncture the outer layer of skin to create controlled skin injury.  This micro damage to the skin promotes natural collagen and elastin production.  The freshly produced collagen and elastin rejuvenates the skin resulting in an overall improvement in the texture and tightness of your skin by smoothing lines and wrinkles, pigmentation, scars and stretch marks and so providing an excellent age management solution.

WHAT CAN I EXPECT DURING A TREATMENT?

We offer three options of treatments and each one varies slightly.

Microneedling Classic

After an indepth consultation your therapist will assess your skin and recommend a treatment programe for you dependant on your concerns and goals. The skin will be cleansed and lightly exfoliated before the unique dermalogica microneedling serum Pro Restore is applied. The Pro Pen microneedling device is then glided over the skin starting on the forehead and working down the face and neck area. As the Pro Pen is such an acurate tool it can be used effectively to work over the eyes, nose and lips too. There can be some mild discomfort on certain areas of the face and some minor blood spotting is usual when working more deeply on problem areas. The treatment finishes with Pro Restore serum, moisturiser and SPF.

45 mins — £195

Microneedling Silver

This option follows the same procedure as the MICRONEEDLING CLASSIC but includes a chemical peel (Pro Power Peel). Prior to microneedling, a specially selected Pro Power Peel will be applied to target specific skin concerns and enhance the benefits of the treatment.

60 mins — £205

Microneedling Gold

This option follows the core procedure of the MICRONEEDLING SILVER with the addition of  the Dermalux LED.  Prior to microneedling, a specially selected Pro Power Peel will be applied to target specific skin concerns and boost the effects of Microneedling. The Dermalux LED will then complete the treatment aiding collagen production and skin recovery.

75 mins — £235

Exobooster Microneedling

60 mins — £355

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HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?

Although a one off treatment will have great results and improve hydration and brightness to the skin, microneedling is usually recommended as a course of 3-6 treatments up to twice a year to achieve the best results.  Treatments need to take place 4-6 weeks apart to allow for the skins natural rejuvenation process to take place and the results of a course of microneedling can be seen for up to two years.

IS THERE ANY DOWNTIME?

You can expect the skin to feel tight and warm following a treatment, in a similar way to how it may feel with mild sunburn. The skin can become quite red immediately after treatment depending on your skins level of sensitivity and some pinprick blood spotting can occur over areas that have been more deeply worked. Any redness usually subsides within a few hours but if your skin is particularly sensitive or we have worked deeply over a problem area then redness and mild swelling could be present for 24-48 hours.

WHAT RESTRICTIONS ARE THERE PRE & POST TEATMENT?

Prior to treatment:

Avoid Accutane in the six months prior to beginning your procedures. Check with your prescriber.

Do not use topical agents that may increase the sensitivity of your skin such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics or hydroxy acids 3-5 days prior to your procedure.

Avoid IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn for at least 2  weeks prior to your procedure.

No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5 days prior.

Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation.

Keep makeup to a minimum on the day of the procedure if possible.

Do not experiment with new products before the procedure.

Avoid alcohol, blood thinners and caffeine 24-48 hours before the procedure.

For the first 24-48 hours post treatment:

Avoid any heat treatments such as saunas, swimming, steam rooms and very hot showers/baths.

Avoid sun exposure – a minimum of an SPF 30 should be use daily.

Avoid intensive excersise that may cause sweating

Refrain from using make-up for 24-48 hours

Avoid spray tanning

Avoid active topical skin care (eg: retinols)

WHAT HOMECARE  SHOULD I FOLLOW?

For the first few days the skin may feel dry and tight. Regularly applying the Pro Restore serum provided and following the aftercare recommended by your therapist will alleviate this.

Drink plenty of water before and after treatments as this will assist with the skin healing and rejuvenation.

Avoid direct sun exposure (sunbathing) for at least 10 days.

Ensure an SPF 30 as a minimum.

A good homecare routine is critical if the maximum results are to be achieved. Your current routine must include suitable, regular exfoliation; ideally a daily AHA product, antioxidents; specifically vitamin C, hydrating serums and an SPF. Your therapist will be able to advise you on the best homecare to use.

As microneedling is designed to stimulate the production of collagen in the skin we recommend the following key dermalogica products containing ingredients aimed at supporting this function when undertaking a course of treatments:

  • Daily Microfoliant – an powerful mix of skin smoothing enzymes and AHA’s to resurface, smooth and brighten the skin on a daily basis.
  • Biolumin C serum – (after day 2) – ultra stable vitamin c and super hydrating peptides to help firm and brighten the skin along with lactic acid to increase cell turnover.
  • Skin Perfect Primer SPF30 – peptides to support skin firmness, broad spectrum spf 30, slightly tinted and light reflecting to reduce the appearence of lines and give a luminosity to the skin.

 

A specially designed homecare package of the three key recommended products is available at a 20% discount exclusively for clients undertaking Microneedling treatments.

 

MICRONEEDLING CLASSIC

SINGLE TREATMENT    £195

COURSE OF 3               £525     (usually £585)

COURSE OF 4               £702     (usually £780)

  COURSE OF 6               £1053     (usually £1,170)

 

MICRONEEDLING SILVER

SINGLE TREATMENT    £205

COURSE OF 3               £555     (usually £615)

 COURSE OF 4               £738     (usually £820)

   COURSE OF 6               £1107    (usually £1230)

 

MICRONEEDLING GOLD

SINGLE TREATMENT    £235

COURSE OF 3               £635     (usually £705)

 COURSE OF 4              £845      (usually £940)

   COURSE OF 6              £1270     (usually £1410)