Skin Needling
We use the Medik8 titanium skin needling
system. A safe, simple and virtually pain free
treatment for:
- Wrinkles and lines
- Lack of skin firmness and elasticity
- Scarring
- Acne and chicken pox scars
- Enlarged pores
- Sun damage
- Under-eye bags
- Stretch marks
- Cellulite
What is medical skin needling?
Skin needling is a safe and increasingly popular skin renewal technique to restore the youthful appearance of your skin at a fraction of the cost of comparable treatments and with minimal or zero downtime.
Skin needling produces similar results to lasers and deep chemical peels, but is much less invasive. As a result healing time is shorter and treatment is suitable for all skin types including fragile areas around the eyes, mouth and on the neck.
How does skin needling work?
The concept of skin needling is based on the skin’s natural ability to repair itself when damaged. Skin needling allows for controlled induction of the skin’s self-repair mechanism by creating micro-injuries which trigger new collagen synthesis, yet does not pose the risk of permanent scarring. Wrinkle depth is reduced, skin elasticity increased and the appearance of scars improved. The result is smoother, firmer and younger looking skin.
What results can I expect?
Visible signs of skin rejuvenation are seen just 6-8 weeks after treatment and continue to improve for up to a year.
A course of three Medik8 skin needling sessions, at 6-8 week intervals, is usually recommended to achieve optimum results; however you will notice great improvement after just one treatment.
How will I look immediately after the treatment?
After the procedure, your skin will be red and flushed in appearance similar to moderate sunburn. You will experience mild tightness and mild sensitivity to touch. This will diminish greatly after a few hours following the treatment and within the next 48 hours your skin will be completely healed.
After 5 days, there is barely any evidence that the procedure has taken place.
The length of downtime depends on the micro needle size used for your treatment. You will be informed of your predicted post-treatment appearance during the consultation.
How should I prepare for the treatment?
Skin priming is ideally started 4 weeks before your appointment, however 1 week is acceptable and common. Skin priming aids the healing process and ensures the best results from skin needling. The use of a vitamin C serum such as Skin Ceuticals CE ferulic or Phloretin is recommended to accelerate the benefits from treatment by ‘jump-starting’ the process of collagen production.
Is skin needling safe?
Yes, skin needling has been practiced by doctors and nurses worldwide for more than 25 years. It is important you select a reputable clinic with trained practitioners to carry out your treatment. The Medik8 skin needling treatment is performed by trained experts in a very safe and precise manner, using single use tools sterilised in the EU.
Why choose the Medik8 system?
Medik8 have pioneered the use of ultra sharp tapered titanium needles, which eliminate any pain together with topical anaesthetics. Importantly, every authorised practitioner has been trained using the recommended Medik8 method.