Microneedling
A targeted skin treatment using controlled microneedling to support skin renewal and address concerns including texture, fine lines and the appearance of scarring.
About the treatment
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment in which very fine, sterile needles are passed across the skin at controlled depths, creating multiple microscopic channels within the treated area. This controlled micro-injury initiates the skin’s natural wound-healing response.
As the skin repairs, this process involves the production and remodelling of collagen and other components of the extracellular matrix. For this reason, microneedling is commonly used to address concerns including skin texture, fine lines and the appearance of certain types of scarring.
Treatment depth is not the same across every area of the face or for every person. It is selected according to the area being treated, your skin and the concern being addressed, rather than applying one setting uniformly across the skin.
An organic hyaluronic acid serum is used during treatment to provide hydration and appropriate slip for the microneedling device. Your skin is assessed beforehand and treatment is adapted accordingly.
Unlike Facial Enhancement Acupuncture, microneedling does not include a full Chinese medicine consultation and diagnosis, or body acupuncture. It is a professional skin treatment delivered through a TCM-informed lens, making it a different option for someone whose primary reason for booking is the skin itself.
Initial skin consultation
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive skin consultation and suitability assessment, covering the concerns you would like to address, your current skincare, treatment goals, relevant medical history and any previous aesthetic or skin treatments. As part of a TCM-informed approach to skin health, relevant factors such as digestion, sleep, stress, lifestyle and the menstrual cycle may also be explored where appropriate.
Your skin is then prepared before the microneedling treatment begins. A sterile, single-use needle cartridge is used and the treatment depth is adjusted according to the area being treated, your skin and the indication for treatment rather than using one setting across the entire face.
Hyaluronic acid serum is used during the treatment. Your skin may appear red afterwards and can feel warm, tight or sensitive for a short period of time. I’ll talk you through appropriate aftercare and what to avoid while the skin barrier recovers. Tailored diet, lifestyle and skincare recommendations may also be provided to support your skin between treatments.
90 minutes · £135
Initial skin consultation + treatment
Follow-up treatments
Once your initial skin consultation has been completed, follow-up treatments continue your individual treatment plan. For concerns where repeated treatment is appropriate, appointments are planned at intervals that allow sufficient time for healing and remodelling in between.
Your skin is reassessed before each treatment rather than assuming that the same depth or approach should be repeated automatically. Treatment can be adjusted according to how your skin has responded and any changes since your previous appointment. Relevant diet, lifestyle or internal factors may also be discussed where appropriate.
50 minutes · £99
Skin review + treatment
For existing microneedling clients who have completed their initial skin consultation. Book a follow-up treatment →
Course of 4 · £333
Four 50-minute follow-up treatments
Microneedling may be for you if…
You would like to address uneven skin texture or the appearance of enlarged pores.
Fine lines and changes in skin texture are becoming more noticeable.
You would like to improve the appearance of certain types of acne scarring.
You are looking for a focused skin treatment rather than a full Chinese medicine treatment.
You would like the option of either an individual treatment or a structured course.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Some redness, warmth, tightness or sensitivity is expected following treatment. This is temporary and will usually settle as the skin recovers. The intensity and duration of the reaction can vary depending on your skin and the treatment performed. You'll be given aftercare guidance before you leave.
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Your skin needs time to recover following microneedling, so you'll need to temporarily avoid makeup and potentially irritating active skincare ingredients such as retinoids, exfoliating acids and vitamin C. Sun exposure should also be minimised and appropriate SPF used. I'll give you clear aftercare instructions following your treatment.
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Everyone begins with an initial skin consultation and treatment. After this, follow-up treatments can be booked individually or as a course. The number and spacing of treatments will depend on your skin, what you would like to address and how your skin responds. Where a course is appropriate, sufficient recovery time is allowed between appointments rather than treating the skin too frequently.
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Microneedling is not offered during pregnancy. As an elective skin treatment, it is best postponed because there is currently insufficient safety data for microneedling during pregnancy.
I also choose not to offer microneedling while you are breastfeeding. Although the considerations during breastfeeding are different from pregnancy, guidance is not entirely consistent and I take a precautionary approach within my practice. Treatment can be booked once you have finished breastfeeding.
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Yes, but I recommend leaving at least four weeks between Botox or dermal filler treatment and microneedling.
Please let me know about any recent or planned injectable or aesthetic treatments when booking so that your treatment can be appropriately timed.
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No. Although both treatments involve the use of fine needles, they work in different ways and have different treatment approaches.
Microneedling is a focused skin treatment that uses a specialised device to create controlled micro-injury across the skin. It is primarily concerned with the skin itself and can be used to address concerns such as texture, fine lines and the appearance of certain types of scarring.
Facial Enhancement Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine treatment. It combines individually placed facial acupuncture needles with constitutional body acupuncture, informed by a full Chinese medicine consultation and diagnosis. Facial cupping and gua sha may also form part of the treatment.
If you're unsure which approach is more appropriate for you, we can discuss this during a free discovery call.
Ready when you are.
Microneedling
Initial skin consultation & treatment
90 minutes · £135
A comprehensive skin consultation and suitability assessment, followed by a microneedling treatment tailored to your skin, with aftercare guidance included. New microneedling clients should book this appointment first.
Looking for a course of treatment?
After your initial skin consultation, a course of four microneedling follow-up treatments is available for £333. Your skin is reviewed before each treatment throughout the course.
Not sure which treatment is appropriate?
If you're unsure which appointment to book, a free discovery call of up to 15 minutes gives us an opportunity to briefly discuss what you're seeking treatment for and whether my approach is likely to be appropriate.
We can talk through whether a full acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation or one of the more focused treatments would be the most suitable place to start. The call is an informal conversation rather than a clinical consultation — your full assessment takes place at your first appointment.
Prefer to explore first?
Read about Cupping & Tension Relief, Facial Enhancement Acupuncture, or Acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine.