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What is Skin needling and how does it work?

Skin needling also known as micro-needling or collagen induction therapy, is a minimally-invasive, non-surgical procedure that involves the use of a micro-needling device to create controlled skin injury and bring about skin rejuvenation.

As each fine needle punctures the skin, it creates a micro-wound that prompts the body to produce new collagen and elastin, as well as new capillaries in the dermis. This neovascularisation and neocollagenesis following treatment leads to reduction of scars, skin rejuvenation, improved skin texture, firmness and hydration.

Professional skin needling is considered to be one of the safest skin treatment procedures, because unlike chemical peels, dermabrasion and laser treatments, skin needling causes minimal damage to the skin, with minimal downtime and the patient may resume regular activities almost immediately.

What is skin needling indicated for?

Skin needling is effectively used for:

 Reducing scars (including traumatic, acne and surgical scars)

 Reducing and softening thermal burn contractures and scars

 Fading stretch marks

 Reducing fine lines and deep wrinkles

 Reducing pigmentation abnormalities (including age spots and melasma)

 Tightening sagging skin

 Smoothing rough skin

What to expect from the procedure?

The procedure is mildly painful, but well tolerated. It takes a few minutes up to an hour to complete, depending on the area to be treated and the severity of the problem.

 All lotion and makeup is removed from the treatment area prior to the procedure

 The therapist then applies a numbing cream to the area and leaves it to activate for 30 min

 The skin is then sterilised and needled in a repetitive technique, specific to the problem or desired result

 Depending on the condition and size of area to be treated it may take 15-60 minutes to complete the procedure

 After the procedure the therapist will apply a renewing skin serum that should be left on the skin and only rinsed off the morning after

 A minimum of six weeks is recommended between two treatments, as it takes that long for new collagen to form.

Post procedure care

 Depending on the condition treated, the patient may experience redness and swelling immediately after the treatment, both of which will disappear over the next 24 to 48 hours.

 After a few days, the patient may experience dryness or scaling of the treated skin, or a minor breakout, as deeper lying impurities are pushed out.

 Sun avoidance or protection is recommended for several weeks.

 In the case of lines, wrinkles and stretch marks, treatment effects are cumulative and a reduction will be seen within 2 - 12 weeks of each treatment. The results are not instantaneous, as it takes 90 days for collagen to be manufactured and matured in the skin. In addition, over the following 6-12 months, this new collagen slowly shortens and progressive tightening of the skin is seen.

 In the case of acne scars, the area should be cleaned with a gentle cleanser before bed. The next day, the face may be cleansed and makeup, lotions and other topical products applied as usual.  Improvement will also be seen from 2 weeks onwards.

 Burn scars are slower to respond, and it can take from 6 months up to 1 year to see the final results from a single treatment.