Microneedling uses very fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin, prompting a repair response that improves texture, scarring and pore size. At The Therapy Studio in Rimington the guide price is from £120 a session, usually as a course of three to six.
What it helps
Acne scarring, uneven texture, enlarged pores, dullness and early fine lines. It also helps serums absorb far better, so an appropriate active is applied straight after the needling.
Microneedling is also used on the scalp as part of hair restoration, and on stretch marks and scarring elsewhere on the body.
How a course works
Sessions are spaced four to six weeks apart, which is roughly how long the skin takes to complete a repair cycle. Three to six sessions is typical, depending on what is being treated.
Improvement carries on for a couple of months after the last session as collagen matures.
Like the sound of microneedling? Send a booking request and Steph will confirm a time that suits you.
Aftercare and what to expect
- •Redness like mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, sometimes with light flaking after.
- •No make-up for 24 hours; no gym, swimming, sauna or sunbeds for 48 hours.
- •SPF 50 daily and no retinol or acids for a week.