Skin Needling

What is Skin Needling?

Skin Needling is a non-invasive results orientated technology. This process uses a roller with microscopic needles between 0.15mm to 2.0mm long. It is derived from ancient acupuncture techniques. As the needles are rolled over the skin, tiny punctures are created within the epidermis and dermis that encourages the skin's own natural healing response. There are no injections, incisions or stitches. As the medical grade, stainless steel needles penetrate, they effectively create microscopic trauma deep within the skin's matrix. The skin reacts and tiny electrical signals are released which create a wound healing response. The needles and rolling mechanism are specifically designed to target and penetrate only sections (or fractions) of the skin each treatment. As a result there is less downtime, less discomfort and an almost immediate outcome.

What is Skin Needling Used For?

To stimulate the production of collagen, assist in the absorption of cosmetic products, reduce the appearance of wrinkles, pigmentation and sun damage, treat acne, pimples and blackheads, reduce the appearance of scarring, stretch marks and cellulite as well as reducing the appearance of enlarged pores.

Is Skin Needling Painful?

The home use Skin Roller may give very slight discomfort around sensitive areas such as the top of the lip however this size roller is extremely well tolerated. A professional salon treatment device uses a different size roller using slightly larger needles; this treatment usually requires topical numbing cream.

What Skin's CAN Have This Treatment?

Skin rolling is safe to use on all skin types and all skin colours. Skin needling is particularly suited to those with acne scarring, lines and wrinkles, sun damaged skin, loss of tone including elasticity and volume.

What Skin's CAN'T Have This Treatment?

Yes, there are some skins that needling may not be suitable for this treatment.

If you have used Roaccutane in the last 12 months, are pregnant or breast feeding, have keloid scars, bruising, open skin or using certain forms of medication. Your skin therapist will be able to provide more information if required.

How Many Treatments Will I Need?

We recommend you start with 3 in-salon professional treatments and the number of treatments required after the initial 3 will depend on the individual’s response. Treatments should be 6-8 weeks apart.

What Can I Expect My Skin To Be Like After The Treatments?

All skins will benefit from skin needling, results are evident after a few weeks and will skin texture will continue to improve over a 12 month period..

In What Way Will My Skin Benefit?

These results will be greatly enhanced with the use of products such as Ultraderm Skin Renew Serum and Skin Renew Cream with Apple Stem Cells.

  1. Skin texture changes and fine lines are visibly reduced;

  2. Increase in Collagen and Elastin fibres;

  3. Reduction in pore size;

  4. Over production of sebum is reduced;

  5. Normalisation of melanin production;

  6. Thickens and improves the appearance of thin, crepey skin;

  7. Reduces scarring such as acne, chicken pox and surgical scarring;

  8. Improves the appearance of stretch marks;