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Microneedling Treatment

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Derma FNS, Dermaroller, Dermastamp, Dermapen, Medical Micro-needling, Microneedling roller, Microneedling Pen

These tech­niques involve using microneedles to punc­ture the skin very lightly under numbing cream applic­a­tion; this is similar to a tattoo procedure, but without the ink.

The penet­ra­tion of the skin with the needles of the Microneedling device – roller, DermaFNS, DermaPen or a stamp – causes epidermal differ­en­ti­ation and dermal remod­el­ling through collagen synthesis via stim­u­la­tion of the fibro­blast cell that makes the collagen, elastin and complex sugars and molecules that make the skin’s own internal mois­tur­ising cream.

These molecular and struc­tural changes in the skin can cause plumping of the skin, redu­cing the appear­ance of fine wrinkles and scars (including acne scars).This very popular procedure and is used for redu­cing the appear­ance of different types of scars, wrinkles, open pores on the face; it is also used for stretch marks, and to promote hair growth on the scalp.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Micro Needling or derma roller do for the skin?

Depending on the use of the tech­nique, it can make the skin plumper, smoother, reduce fine wrinkles, reduce the appear­ance of enlarged skin pores. It can also reduce the appear­ance of acne scars. It can also be used to treat stretch marks. Depending on the use of the tech­nique, it can make the skin plumper, smoother, reduce fine wrinkles, reduce the appear­ance of enlarged skin pores. It can also reduce the appear­ance of acne scars. It can also be used to treat stretch marks.

How long does it take to see results from micro needling or Dermaroller?

The procedure gives the results from the changes in the epidermis and also the dermis that take place over 3 weeks to 3 months following the procedure. The treat­ment is gener­ally done at monthly intervals.

How many times does one need to do Micro needling?

For most cases a minimum of 3 to 5 monthly treat­ments are followed by a main­ten­ance treat­ment every 3 to 6 months.

What are the benefits of Micro needling?

By causing micro injury to the skin, the skin cells are stim­u­lated to produce better quality epidermal cells, and increase of collagen and other plumping molecules of the skin, this bene­fits the skin by plumping it.

Does Microneedling hurt?

The procedure is done under local anaes­thesia with numbing cream, and for most people it is a relat­ively pain-free process.

Are there any side effects to Microneedling?

There are surpris­ingly very few side effects of micro need­ling. There will be redness and dryness (almost like the sensa­tion of a mild sunburn) that will last a few hours to a couple of days.

What happens during a Microneedling treatment?

We ask you to apply the Numbing cream 1 hour before the procedure after double cleansing your skin. Once your photos and consent forms have been sorted at the clinic, we cleanse your skin and proceed with the Microneedling with our Derma FNS pen which is one of the safest and best Microneedling systems in the market. We will gener­ally start on the fore­head covering the skin uniformly by doing multiple passes on the same zone, before moving to other parts of the face. We use a glide medium called SkinMed PLC cream to facil­itate the  process. We are looking for and endpoint of redness and pin point bleeding in the treated areas. The treat­ment gener­ally takes about 45 minutes following which we will cleanse your skin and send you home with a barrier repair cream and sunscreen on your face.

Approximate Costs

An accurate estimate of the costs is only possible after an in-clinic consulta­tion with Dr Prashant. We charge a £50 deposit to secure your consulta­tion with Dr Prashant, this amount will be deducted from the costs of the treat­ment you go on to have at our clinic.

The cost of a single treat­ment with Skin Therapist costs £150 and with Dr Prashant costs £250. Most patients need around 3 once a month treat­ment before going into a main­ten­ance phase of once every 3 – 6 months. There are pack­ages avail­able if you book a series of treatments.