Skin Needling

• Reducing scars (including hypertrophic scars) caused by acne, surgery or thermal burns (scars need to be more than 6 months old)
• Fading stretch marks
• Reducing fine lines and deep wrinkles, dull skin tones and enlarged pores
• Dyspigmentation e.g in melasma or from sun damage
• Enlarged pores – skin texture and rejuvenation
• Treating Naso-labial lines and smokers lines
• Tightening sagging skin, rejuvenation of hands, neck and décolletage
• Rosacea

In addition, our health professionals can use microneedling to deposit medication, such as your own plasma Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) or vitamin C, deeper into the skin. This can boost the treatment of a variety of issues, including acne scarring.

Our SkinPen is FDA and TGA approved it is a medical micro-needling device. Micro-needling is a form of collagen induction therapy, using tiny needles to stimulate the body’s natural wound healing response. In this response, new tissue and skin cells are formed, producing significant improvements to the tone and texture of the skin.

SkinPen is the only needling device recognised by the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods and can only be administered by medical practitioners, ensuring the highest class of sterility and depth precision. Compared to other needling treatments, SkinPen is safer, producing more dramatic results, with less downtime.

• Stimulates cell multiplication and collagen remodelling.
• Pigmentation, melasma or age spots.
• Breaks down scar tissue to repair acne scarring or surgical scars.
• Pigmentation and discolouration.
• The treatment can be performed at different depths to target specific problem areas.
• Minimal downtime required after the treatment compared to other rejuvenation treatments.
• As SkinPen does not use any active ingredients or laser/light therapy, it is a recommended treatment for sensitive skins, darker skin tones and acne.

The number of treatments required will depend on your individual skin type and concern. Generally, best results come from 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart. A custom treatment plan that’s right for you will be advised at your consultation.

No local anaesthesia is required we would rate the pain of the SkinPen at around 2.5/10, It is very tolerable comfortable treatment.

After your SkinPen session you may notice redness, some tingling and the sensation of heat, similar to that of mild sunburn. This will subside within 24-48 hours. The real results become evident after a week, with improvement in skin tone and texture. Effects on pigmentation and scarring will continue to improve with every treatment.

You should avoid the following for at least 24 hours:

• Strenuous exercise
• Consumption of alcohol

It is also recommended to avoid the following for two weeks:

• Extended exposure to sun or uv light
• Extended exposure to heat or freezing temperatures

Exposure to any of the above may cause temporary redness, swelling, and/or itching on the treatment area. If you have swelling you can apply an ice pack for a brief period to help with discomfort.

We always recommend the use of sunscreen to prevent sun damage to the skin. Sunscreen with SPF 30 or above should be used daily. If you are under the sun for prolonged periods of time, sunscreen needs to be reapplied at least once every two hours.

Skin needling WILL NOT be performed if any of the following apply to you:

• Where you have any suspicious looking skin blemishes or moles without a letter of consent from your medical practitioner or skin cancer specialist.
• Within 2 weeks of you having an injectable dermal filler or botox.
• Never performed on raised moles, warts or lesions.
• If you have a medical history of auto immune disorder.
• Whilst taking certain medications (some medications may reduce healing time.)
• If you are suffering active herpes or a severe acne breakout; however, once resolved, the treatment can go ahead after a period of 2 weeks has elapsed.

Some medical conditions (ie diabetes) require a medical certificate – our Health Profesional will advise you during your consultation.