What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a cutting-edge facial treatment offered at Hertford Cosmetics, designed to rejuvenate your skin by addressing wrinkles, sun damage, pigmentation, scarring, and stretch marks. This non-invasive treatment uses a small, hand-held device with surgical needles to create thousands of tiny micro-injuries on the skin’s surface. These micro-injuries trigger the body’s natural healing response, promoting the production of collagen and elastin—key components for smooth, firm, and youthful skin.
How Does Microneedling Work?
During the treatment, our skilled practitioners use different-sized needles to target specific skin concerns and areas. The depth of the treatment is customised depending on the condition being treated, ensuring optimal results for each client. The micro-channels created by the needles help to enhance the absorption of skincare products, maximising their effectiveness.
Considerations Before Microneedling
Microneedling is a safe and effective treatment for most skin types, but there are a few considerations to keep in mind.
It is not recommended for:
those with active infections near the treatment area
a history of abnormal scarring (such as keloids), or poorly controlled medical conditions.
individuals who are pregnant or breastfeeding
those taking steroids
or those using medications that affect bleeding (e.g., aspirin or warfarin) should consult with our experts before treatment.
For those prone to cold sores, it is important to inform our clinicians, as microneedling can occasionally trigger an outbreak.
Is it painful?
Microneedling is described by most patients as uncomfortable rather than painful.
The newest types of derma pens cause the least discomfort as they deliver treatment extremely quickly using vibration.
What does the procedure involve?
Your practitioner will use a topical anaesthetic to numb the skin to make the procedure more comfortable. It will normally take up to 30 minutes for the topical anaesthetic to work and 20 to 30 minutes for the treatment. Many people find topical ice packs sufficient before treatments, especially for non-facial areas. If a roller is used (rather than a pen), it is repeatedly rolled over the skin to produce thousands of micro medical needle columns in the skin. Each column penetrates into the dermis of the skin and is approximately 0.1mm in width. The column will close rapidly, enabling the skin to recover quickly – often in the same day. The treated skin will show micro bleeding, the desired end point of the treatment.
What are the after-effects?
After a microneedling treatment your body will start to naturally regenerate and repair the skin, working below the surface in the dermis. This takes time as new collagen is formed, new skin cells are generated and blood supply is enhanced. It can take up to six weeks before visible signs of regeneration and repair are seen and the process will continue over the following months, providing you with a natural and long-lasting enhancement. Your skin may sting after treatment and some redness will remain for a couple of days. You will be advised to apply sunscreen regularly and avoid extremes of heat and cold, exposure to the sun, saunas, sun beds and vigorous exercise for 48 hours.
How many treatments are required?
Your practitioner will recommend the number of microneedling treatments required to achieve the desired results. Treatment consists of a series of microneedling procedures with approximately six weeks between them. Commonly three to four treatments are required. In the treatment of stretch marks, acne scars and other types of scarring, up to six procedures may be necessary and combination treatments are often recommended for effectiveness.
If you're considering Microneedling and want to receive a one to one consultation, contact Hertford Cosmetics; and either Rebekah or Abigail will be more than happy to answer your questions and help identify the most suitable treatment for your skin type and aesthetic goals.
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