Microneedling
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling (also known as skin micro needling) is a proven method of improving the texture of your skin and delivers long-lasting results.
Micro-needling is a type of treatment that uses small needles to cause tiny punctures in the skin. These minor contact points encourage the body to create a wound-healing response and renew the skin cells. As a result, the production of collagen and elastin is prompted to give an almost immediate plumping effect.
Micro needling is suitable for use on the face, décolletage and body and associated with minimal risks and downtime.
Micro Needling Stimulates Natural Collagen Production For Stunning Skin Rejuvenation
One of the main reasons our skin starts to show the signs of ageing is reducing supplies of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid within its structure. Hence, our Micro needling procedure is an exciting treatment option because it harnesses your body’s natural healing process to stimulate the production of new collagen and elastin.
Here at HSA Dermal Clinic, we use the eDermastamp®. This handheld electronic stamping device utilises a single-use tip of microscopic needles to stamp vertical channels into your skin. The eDermastamp® increases skin stimulation, creates instant hydration with hyaluronic acid and infuses your skin with stimulating ingredients.
eDermastamp®
eDermastamp is a compact electric unit for micro-needling the skin and can provide 50 to 150 skin pricks per second. But don’t worry because the pricks are painless. The six micro-needles are made from top medical-grade stainless steel.
eDermastamp treatment stimulates cells and helps in the production of new collagen fibres. The skin, or epidermis, is thickened and becomes more transparent, and with repeated micro-needling sessions, the overall texture of your skin is improved.
The use of a micro-dermaroller gives your skin a healthy glow and transparency. Firstly, it unblocks the skin’s sebaceous glands and helps reduce spots, large unsightly pores, and oily blackheads. Secondly, it stimulates the renewal of skin cells, which ultimately rejuvenates the skin. Therefore, it’s a proven treatment for skin scarring. However, more than one session will be needed every 6 weeks.
Micro needling is ideal for treating the following issues:
- Fine lines and wrinkles : Address fine lines and wrinkles quickly, comfortably and effectively, with our advanced skin micro-needling treatments.
- Sagging Skin : Say goodbye to sagging skin with a course of micro-needling – fast, effective and long-lasting results.
- Acne scars : Microneedling technology can be incredibly effective in the treatment of acne scars. Call today for a free consultation.
- Hyperpigmentation & sun damage : Erase the signs of sun damage and hyperpigmentation, restoring your skin’s natural youthfulness and radiance.
- Stretchmarks : Micro-needling has been clinically proven to quickly and effectively reduce the appearance of even the most severe stretchmarks.
Skin Micro-Needling Information
- Treatment Time : 90 minutes(including application of topical anaesthetic cream)
- Recovery time : 24 hours.
- Results duration : Up to 12 months following a course of three treatments
- Treatment price : £200 / Treatment
- Package of 4 Treatments £625 (save £175)
Medical Micro needling FAQs
Skin needling treatments with the eDermastamp take approximately 80 minutes to administer, depending on the area being treated.
We will clean and sterilise your skin, and then apply a topical anaesthetic to numb the treatment area; this should make the procedure comfortable and painless. Once your skin is numb, we will pass the tip of the eDermastamp over your skin to create tiny little channels or injuries within your skin. These injuries are so small that they will close quickly and leave your skin looking flushed, which is the best indication that the treatment has worked.
You should see some improvement to your skin after a single treatment. However, most people find that they need a course of skin needling treatments for best results. We usually recommend four to six treatments four weeks apart for collagen production and skin rejuvenation, and six or more treatments four weeks apart to improve the appearance of scars, including acne scars.
You should begin to notice positive changes to your skin approximately one week after your treatment, although it will take between six and eight weeks for you to fully see the changes brought about by new collagen production.
After a course of treatments, you should continue to see improvements to your skin tone and texture for six to 12 months.
Medical skin needling is widely recognised as a safe procedure with minimal risks and side effects because it relies on stimulating the body’s natural healing process. The eDermastamp uses a disposable single-use tip with each new treatment to ensure that there are no risks of cross-contamination.
As we’ve mentioned above, medical skin needling is associated with a low risk of side effects. You should expect your skin to look flushed for a couple of hours post-treatment – a bit like sunburn; you may also notice some pinprick spots of blood and bruising. Your skin may feel warm, tight and itchy for roughly 12 to 48 hours.
Less frequently, some people do experience minor flaking, skin dryness and scab formation. Hyperpigmentation (darkening of patches of skin) occurs very rarely and usually self-resolves within a month.
Do let us know if you have a history of cold sores, so we can give you medication to prevent an outbreak.
When you come into HSA Dermal Clinic for a skin needling treatment, we will give you detailed aftercare instructions. It’s important that you follow our recommendations to enjoy the full benefit of your treatment.