Microneedling London or Collagen Induction Therapy London
The process of microneedling involves rolling or gliding mini needles over the skin to create tiny invisible puncture wounds on the top layer of the skin. These micro-injuries stimulate the skin’s natural wound healing processes, resulting increased cell turnover and increased collagen and elastin production. Skin looks smoother, firmer, softer, healthier and younger.
Here at Elenique skin clinic, we use only medically proven CE electronic devices with sterile, disposable tips to maximise the safety and achieve the best results.
Benefits of microneedling treatment in London
- Stimulates collagen production.
- Tightens the pores, improving skin tone and texture.
- Smooths lines and wrinkles.
- Improves scarring.
- Improves the look of sun-damaged skin.
- Rejuvenates tired and dull skin.
- Improves pigmentation.
What can micro-needling London treatments help with?
Anti-Aging
Skin ageing causes not just lines and wrinkles but also dull-looking skin, lack of laxity and the loss of facial contours. Because micro-needling stimulates collagen and elastin production, this treatment help to improve signs of ageing.
Anti Aging Microneedling London
Improving Acne Scars
Micro-needling helps to treat acne scars, promoting a smoother and healthier complexion.
Microneedling for Acne London
Pore tightening
Micro-needling can improve and tighten pores resulting in less congested and more even skin.
Tighten pores with microneedling in London
Improving Lines And Wrinkles
This treatment stimulates collagen production improving fine lines and wrinkles.
Improve fine lines with microneedling
Improving Pigmentation
Because micro-needling stimulates skin renewal, it can help in reducing pigmentation
Microneedling for skin pigment issues London
Improving the appearance of sun damage
Micro-needling is effective treatment in reducing the appearance of sun-damaged skin on the face and hands.
Depending on the treatment area and concern, your micro-needling treatment can take from 45 minutes to an hour and a half. Your aesthetician will advise you on the length of the treatment during your consultation.
Depending on the skin condition and concerns, improvements will take time as the body repairs and grows new skin. For the best results, a course of four – six treatments is recommended.
Depending on the skin condition and device used your treatments can be between two and six weeks apart.
The treatment is usually well tolerated by most people but for skin conditions such as scars we need a deeper approach. We can apply a topical anaesthetic to reduce any discomfort. The procedure will be discussed with you during your consultation.
The recovery time needed depends on the size of the needles used. We sometimes use a small needle for the first treatment, depending on your skin type and condition. Redness is a normal skin response to the micro-needling treatment and it can last for up to a week. You can expect to experience dryness, flaking and shedding for up to seven days.
The length of time needed to see results depends on the skin condition to be treated. It can take between three and six months to see the full benefits as the body takes time to generate new collagen. These results can be long-lasting, depending on your overall health and lifestyle.
The length of time needed to see results depends on the skin condition to be treated. It can take between three and six months to see the full benefits as the body takes time to generate new collagen. These results can be long-lasting, depending on your overall health and lifestyle.
Before your micro needling treatment
You will be asked to discontinue the use of skin care products with Retinol or Vitamin A, products containing AHA or BHA (lactic, glycolic or salicylic acid), skincare products with other advanced ingredients, and other topical medicated creams.
Be sure to avoid direct sun exposure and sunbeds before your treatment.
What are the possible side effects of micro-needling?
Common side effects include redness, a sunburn-like feeling, dryness, stinging and itchiness. These will subside two – three days after the treatment. You will be advised to use soothing skincare products to comfort your skin and help with healing.
Aftercare
After your treatment, avoid any heat treatments, gyms, sunbeds and direct sun exposure. In addition, avoid the use of vitamin A or Retinol, Alpha hydroxy and Beta hydroxy acids.
For two weeks after the appointment, use hydrating and soothing skin care. This should be fragrance-free and have a minimum SPF of 30.
All aftercare instructions will be explained to you by your aesthetician during the consultation and after your treatment.
Who is not suitable for micro-needling treatments?
A full consultation will be provided prior to treatment to make sure that you do not have any medical conditions that will affect the treatment. The following people are not suitable for micro-needling treatments:
- Patients who are pregnant or breast-feeding.
- People with active severe acne or papules and pustules in the treatment area.
- People with solar keratoses, other inflammation or infections, psoriasis or eczema in the treatment area.
- Patients with an active keloid scar outside the treatment area OR inactive or active keloid scar in treatment area.
- Patients taking anticoagulant therapy.
- Patients with current skin cancer or a history of skin cancer.
- Patients with autoimmune disorders.
- Patients taking oral prescription retinoids such as Roaccutane should not have the treatment until 6 months after stopping the medication.
- Patients with active fungal or bacterial infections.
- Patients with active cold sores. If you have a history of cold sores it is recommended that you use Zovirax or Acyclovir a week before and after treatment.
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