Rejuvinate Your Skin with Microneedling in Solihull

Microneedling

Microneedling is a cosmetic procedure that involves creating tiny, controlled punctures in the skin using fine needles. This process, also called collagen induction therapy, is designed to stimulate the skin’s natural healing response, boosting the production of collagen and elastin. Increased collagen can help improve the skin’s texture, reduce the appearance of scars, fine lines, and wrinkles, and enhance overall firmness and glow.

During a microneedling session, a trained professional uses a device equipped with fine needles to create micro-injuries across the treatment area, usually the face, neck, or décolletage. We use a Radiofrequency microneedling system which generates heat at 40-60°C that causes coagulation, protein denaturation or protein structural changes, leading to inflammation and collagen contraction, stimulating the wound healing response and promoting new collagen production.

The main benefit of microneedling  is that it makes the skin look younger and better. In addition, radiofrequency is not affected by the absorption coefficient by chromophores like lasers. For this reason, there are few treatment limits with regards to Fitzpatrick skin types, so all skin types can be treated effectively and safely.

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Microneedling Benefits

There are a number of benefits that the microneedling process offers. Here are some of them:

  • Microneedling stimulates collagen production – The reason this is important is that collagen is the primary protein responsible for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness. People find that, after a microneedling treatment, they see ongoing improvements to their skin health and texture because of the cumulative effect of new collagen production.
  • Skin needling reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles – by adding elasticity and firmness to the skin, microneedling can help to smooth out and minimise the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. In addition,  it can help to reduce deeper furrows and wrinkles on the face, including around the mouth and eyes as it strengthens the underlying structures of your skin.
  • Microneedling improves skin tone and texture – the benefits of boosting your collagen and elastin production extend beyond addressing lines and wrinkles to skin tone & texture because healthy, collagen-rich tissue is undamaged and has an even tone.
  • Skin needling can help to improve acne scars – if you have deep, pitted scarring because of acne, then stimulating collagen production and new skin cell growth acting like a filler and breaks down scar tissue. This should leave your acne scars looking far less visible.This treatment may not be suitable for raised scars, however. This is because raised scars are usually caused by an overproduction of collagen when and even after the skin is healing.
  • Microneedling can shrink enlarged pores – enlarged pores (openings on the surface of the skin that allow the secretion of sweat and oils) can be caused by a range of factors, both environmental and genetic. Frustratingly, once you have enlarged pores, your skin is more vulnerable to dirt and debris from outside, which can damage your skin health further. Microneedling offers one of the most effective ways to shrink enlarged pores. Again, this is due to increased collagen production, as it narrows the pores by strengthening them with healthy skin cells.
  • Skin needling can treat hyperpigmentation – Melanin doesn’t always spread evenly, so you may find you have areas of skin that are darker than others (hyperpigmentation). In addition, hyperpigmentation can be caused by sun damage, acne, cuts, bites and other causes of skin trauma. By triggering the skin’s natural healing response, skin needling encourages the treated area to make new, healthy skin cells and to reduce the amount of melanin concentrated in that area.
  • Microneedling boosts your skin’s ability to absorb skincare products – microneedling opens up microscopic channels into your skin, allowing for better absorption of skincare products within and below the epidermis.
  • Skin needling promotes overall skin health – by tackling an array of issues such as scarring, hyperpigmentation, skin tone and texture & hydration, it’s a great all-round treatment that delivers ongoing improvements as a cumulative effect of fresh collagen production.
  • Microneedling is safe for all skin types –  medical skin needling is widely recognised as a safe procedure for all skin types, including sensitive skin. That being said, it may not be suitable if you have a chronic skin condition, or you take blood thinning tablets.
  • Microneedling can be used on areas of skin that are vulnerable – it can be used on the face, neck, décolleté and hands, helping you tackle areas of your skin that are vulnerable to damage.

 

Frequently Asked Patient Questions

What does the treatment cost?

Our treatments have been designed to offer excellent value. One session is £599.  ablock of 6 sessions can be purchased for £450 each.

What is the treatment process?

The treatment process happens in four stages:

  1. Consultation – this enables us to discuss your concerns & check your medical history. This will ensure you’ve got the right information & know whether the treatment is suitable
  2. Pre-treatment care – this is where the area to be treated is prepared
  3. Treatment
  4. Post-treatment care – here the treated area is inspected & soothed where necessary & any further precautions for homecare are advised

Who would not be suited to this treatment?

Whereas the treatment is suitable for the vat majority of people, it is important to be aware that it is not possible to treat people with the following conditions with microneedling:

  • Those with a current or past history of skin cancer or other cancers
  • Patients with moderate to severe chronic medical diseases (e.g. heart disease, epilepsy, diabetes)
  • Patients with hemorrhagic disorder, hemostatic dysfunctions or taking antocoagulants
  • Patients with immune disorders (e.g. HIV) or on immunosuppressive therapy
    • Patients with implantable medical devices (e.g. a pacemaker or a defibrillator)
    • Patients with moderate to severe chronic skin diseases (e.g. psoriasis, eczema), Scleroderma
    • Herpessimplex infection
    • Patients with an infection or open wound at treatment site
    • Those with extremekeloid tendencies
    • Patients who received gold thread lifting
    • Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding

What do I need to do after the treatment?

There are a few things to bear in mind to ensure your treatment is as successful as possible:

  • For moderate to severe redness/swelling, apply an icepack or facial mask on the day of the procedure
  • Wait for one day after an intensive treatment before applying make-up
  • Waiting for one day after an intensive treatment before washing the skin
  • Applying a regenerative or moisturising cream 2 – 3 times a day
  • Avoid using peeling or scrubbing products for two weeks after the treatment
  • Avoid vigorous exercise, swimming & saunas for 1 – 2 weeks after treatment