Microneedling in London

Before your microneedling treatment, we’ll talk to you about your skin health and any issues you would like to improve, before carrying out a skin assessment. Your treatment plan will be tailored to reflect your needs. Booking a course of treatments means we can continue to monitor and adapt our approach to give you the best possible results.

We’ll begin your treatment by applying a gentle peel to remove any dead skin cells and impurities. Next, lay back and relax as we use a handheld microneedling device to create tiny punctures in the epidermis. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, which will help to repair, plump and firm your skin. Finally, we’ll apply a specially prescribed cocktail of active ingredients, chosen to suit you. These products are able to go deeper into your skin via the needle channels.

You must give your skin time to heal. Avoid applying make-up to the treated area for at least 24 hours following the procedure. Although the recovery time is next to none, we recommend that you stay out of direct sunlight for 72 hours to prevent any pigmentation. You should see the full results of this treatment after one to two weeks, lasting for up to six months.

No, our microneedling procedure is the most comfortable on the market, so much so that you won’t need any anaesthetic cream. Most people describe it as a light scratching sensation.

This is an effective treatment for a variety of skin types and concerns, but we will always check for contraindications, such as active eczema, keloid scarring or abnormal wound healing. One of the reasons we begin any treatment with a consultation is to assess your skin and build your treatment plan around it.

Infection of the treated area is extremely unlikely as all microneedling procedures are carried out with sterile equipment in clinical conditions. We will give you detailed aftercare instructions to continue to protect your skin.

While you may notice some improvement after a single microneedling session, a course of treatments is recommended to achieve more noticeable and longer-lasting results. Aesthetics Lab offers a course of six microneedling sessions, allowing the skin to benefit from repeated stimulation of collagen and elastin production.

Treatments are spaced apart to give your skin time to recover and for new collagen to develop between sessions. Your practitioner will discuss your skin concerns and goals with you and advise on the most suitable treatment schedule.

Yes, microneedling can be an effective treatment for improving the overall appearance and texture of facial skin. By creating controlled micro-injuries, it stimulates collagen and elastin production, which can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture and pigmentation. It can also help improve skin firmness and create a smoother, more refreshed appearance over time.

Microneedling results can last for several months, as collagen and elastin production continues to increase after treatment. The longevity of results varies depending on your skin, the concern being treated and your treatment plan. A course of treatments may be recommended for more significant concerns, with maintenance treatments helping to support longer-term results.

After microneedling, you should avoid activities and products that could irritate or sensitise the skin while it recovers. This includes strenuous exercise, excessive heat, swimming, direct sun exposure and harsh or active skincare products such as retinoids and exfoliating acids. Avoid picking or scratching the treated skin, and follow your practitioner’s aftercare advice, including recommendations for gentle skincare and sun protection.

Aesthetics Lab offers microneedling in Belgravia and Primrose Hill, London. Use the clinic contact page for addresses and to select the location you would like to visit.

Send an enquiry with your preferred clinic and the treatment you are interested in. You can also use the appointment page to choose the new-patient or existing-patient route.

Our Primrose Hill clinic is at 128 Regent’s Park Road, London NW1 8XL. Our Belgravia clinic is at 38 Elizabeth Street, London SW1W 9NZ. See the contact page for directions.