Micro-needling is used to stimulate the production of new collagen by making use of the skin’s ability to heal itself. Puncturing the skin with microscopic needles triggers the production of new collagen thereby improving skin tone and texture.

Micro-needling can be used to help with unwanted acne scars, striae and atrophic scars. Needle depth is changed based on patient’s individual needs.

• Stimulate circulation
• Improve collagen synthesis
• Increase skin firmness
• Improve skin texture
• Minimise pores
• Improve appearance of acne scars
• Improve pigmentation (PIH)
• Decrease wrinkle depth
• Improve product penetration and absorption
• Improve appearance of stretch marks and scars
• Stimulate hair growth

One can expect visible results within 10 days of treatment.

Depending on the concern – one is required to undergo a course of treatments to achieve optimal results. This usually entails 4-6 micro-needling treatments 4 weeks apart.

Thereafter one will need maintenance sessions 3-4 monthly to maintain results.

Depending on the needle depth of treatment, after effect is similar to that of  a mild-moderate sunburn. With proper after-care, ‘down-time’ is limited to 6-12 hours.

What to expect?

• redness
• sunburnt feeling
• rough skin texture from day 3-5
• some flaking may occur day 1-5