Microneedling harnesses the skin’s natural ability to repair itself following any physical injury. I use the Dermapen, a small handheld device which has a special single use needle cartridge attached at the top. The cartridge has multiple microneedles which create pinpoint microchannels as I glide the Dermapen over the skin. This triggers the production of collagen and elastin and helps to normalise various skin functions.
Creating the microchannels enables active ingredients to be infused into and absorbed by the skin where they can get to work (mesotherapy). I use different DP Dermaceutical serums depending on the condition being treated to provide the correct balance of beneficial ingredients to enable skin to repair itself.
What conditions can be treated?
Microneedling is a versatile and highly effective treatment used to improve a wide range of skin concerns across the face and body. It can help to address fine lines and wrinkles, general skin ageing and sun damage, enlarged pores, acne and acne scarring, uneven texture, pigmentation, rosacea, and certain types of surgical or trauma scars. It is also an excellent preventative treatment to support long-term skin health, helping to maintain a smoother, more youthful and radiant complexion.
The device can be used safely on almost all areas of the face and body, including delicate or difficult-to-reach areas such as around the eyes and the nose - where early signs of ageing commonly appear. Each treatment is tailored to your individual skin needs following a consultation to ensure safe, evidence-based and targeted results.
Immediately following microneedling, I may use the Uber range of chemical peels to further enhance the outcome of your treatment:
Uber Pro Peel: A blend of active ingredients designed to help normalise cell turnover and target acne, pigmentation and signs of ageing.
Uber MD Peel: Applied to specific areas to support deeper lines, scars and pitted acne scarring. This peel is self-neutralising, providing an additional layer of safety and control.
Both peels can be used within the same appointment, depending on your skin needs.
To further enhance treatment results and support skin recovery, advanced options are available:
Exosomes: A regenerative add-on designed to support skin repair, improve texture and enhance overall results.
Mesotox: A combination of botulinum toxin with microneedling to help refine texture, improve fine lines and reduce excessive facial movement in targeted areas.
Dermalux Flex MD LED Therapy: A calming, non-invasive light treatment that can be added after microneedling to help reduce redness, soothe visible irritation and support the skin’s natural healing processes.
My approach is always holistic and patient-focused. Your treatment plan will consider all factors that may be affecting your skin, ensuring that we optimise overall skin health before progressing to more intensive treatments where appropriate.
Before & After Microneedling Treatment
What happens during the treatment?
It is best to arrive for the treatment without make-up if possible. After thoroughly cleansing your skin, I apply specific active mesotherapy serums based on the condition being treated and treat in sections. After treating all areas, I apply a super hydrating hyaluronic acid mask which helps to calm, soothe and deeply nourish your skin. If we are using either of the Uber peels, these would be applied before the mask. I follow with a relaxing hand massage and application of corrective skin treatments and an SPF, which can also help to conceal any immediate post treatment redness. LED using the Dermalux Flex MD can be chosen as an add=on to your treatment to help further with recovery and reduce redness.
The treatment itself should feel tolerable. A numbing cream is generally not needed as the treatment is relatively quick. As we are trying to stimulate a natural process it is advisable to avoid, as the ingredients in the numbing cream may also be driven into the skin.
How may treatments will I need?
I usually recommend a course of at least 3 treatments or 6 depending on the condition to be treated. These can be spaced anywhere between 4-6 weeks apart depending on the condition treated. I also advise on maintenance treatments as per your individual needs. The treatment itself should take between 70-90 minutes depending on the areas treated.
How will my skin look after the treatment?
Skin is immediately hydrated. You can expect 36-48 hours of a mild to moderate sunburn feeling and appearance. Your skin should return to normal within 7 days at most.
Is the treatment safe?
I take precautions to reduce any risks of infection. The cartridges are sterile and single use only.
Treatment using the Dermapen is suitable for all skin types and due to its design protects skin against tearing and therefore means much less downtime for you. Please remember that a deeper treatment does not mean a better result. When treating, I am looking for a certain visual end point depending on the condition being treated to help me determine how deep I need to treat and can adjust this easily on the device, customising the treatment based on the requirements of my individual patients. There should be no deep track marks.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding it is best to wait until you return to your normal routine.
I discuss your medical history, medications and allergies during our initial consultation to make sure the treatment is suitable for you.
Before & Immediately After Microneedling Treatment
How can I look after my skin following the treatment?
Drink plenty of water
Avoid touching your face to prevent introducing infection
Avoid make-up for at least 24 hours or until any redness has settled completely. Ideally use mineral based make-up
Cleanse your skin twice daily using a gentle cleanser. Avoid active ingredients such as AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) or Vitamin A, and manual exfoliation for at least 48 hours after the treatment. Once your skin returns to normal you can return to your regular skin care products. You can gently exfoliate 4-5 days after the treatment to remove any flaky dead skin
Make sure to apply a mineral sunscreen ideally factor 50 with a high PA rating daily for at least 2 weeks and avoid direct sun exposure for at least 48 hours after treatment
Avoid tanning beds. Do not apply spray tanning creams for at least 2-3 weeks after the treatment Avoid aerobic exercise or vigorous physical activity including swimming for at least 48 hours or until any redness has completely settled
As with all treatments avoid further in clinic aesthetic treatments for at least 2-3 weeks. We can discuss this in more detail
Prices
Single microneedling treatment for the face and neck only £275 Course of 3 £800 (includes home care kit to optimise recovery RRP £100) Course of 6 £1,400 Addition of the following areas are charged separately per treatment: Décolletage £100 Back of both hands £50
Single microneedling treatment for the face and neck with exosomes £425 Single microneedling treatment for the face and neck using mesotox £425
Addition of the Dermalux Flex LED (20 minutes post treatment) £35 per treatment Addition of the Uber Pro peel for the face £50 per treatment Addition of the Uber MD peel £75 per treatment
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