Using a medical grade device with disposable adjustable cartridges that are connected to 13 or 36 small needles. The device will operate in a adjustable up and down motion which will be carry over the face covering each area of the skin.

This will puncture microscopic holes into the skin to create injury. After the treatment your body will automatically start repairing the skin using the most natural way possible.. yourself! 

This will force new and healthy cells to the surface which will contain your famous collagen & elastin cells.

This treatment is great for scaring and the prevention of aging. There are lots of types of scaring, including post brake out marks. 

Requirement’s

• You need to be 18 or over to have this treatment.

• If you are or have become pregnant before or during treatments we must immediately stop. 

• If you are breast feeding.
• If you have active acne.
• Have a allergy to stainless steel or silicone..0. 
• If you have lupus.
• If you have liver disease such as Hepatitis A, B, C.
• If you have type 1 diabetes.
• If you are known to have a history of healing problems or a history of keloid formation.
• If you have a history of skin cancer.
• If you have suspicious lesions.
• If you have collagen vascular disease.
• If you have chronic conditions or Immunosuppressive.
  
• If you have Rosacea.
  
• If you are on medications that alter the wound-healing response may interfere with post-treatment healing and may require special precautions to be taken.
• Anticoagulants may cause excessive bleeding and interfere with post-treatment healing.
• If you have HIV.
• If you are on any blood thinning medication.

• Epilepsy. (will need a doctors note)

• Transplant Anti-Rejection Drugs. (will need a doctors note)

• Thyroid Disease. (will need a doctors note)

• Heart Disease. (will need a doctors note)

• Hypertension – high blood pressure treated with medication. (will need a doctors note)

• Cancer – after 12 months (will need a doctors note)

• Viruses such as the flu, colds, cold sores, warts.

• Bacterial infections such as impetigo, boils.

• Fungal infections such as ringworm, blepharitis.

• If you have severe eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis, open wounds/cuts or abrasions. (Some of these are able to be worked around)

• If you have used sunbeds or been in direct sunlight with in the last 7 days or you are sunburnt.

• If you have had any waxing on the area with in 1 – 2 weeks of your appointment.

• If you have had intense chemical peels, micro-dermabrasion or any resurfacing treatments with in 3 months of your appointment.

• If you have been using Retain A, Renova with in the last 3 months. Or have had Isotretinoin (Accutane) or any prescription skin products with in the past 6 months.

• If you have had a light based treatments like Laser or IPL etc.. with in the last 6 weeks to the area being treated.

• If you have had Botox or other injectable procedures with in the past 1-2 weeks to the area being treated.

• The use of Retin-A or other retinol products with in the last 48 hours to the area being treated.

• Recent operations or scar tissue. (can be worked around)

• Moles, Skin Tags and Varicose Veins (this can be worked around)

• Highley sensitized / irritated skin or compromised skin barriers.

• Certain allergies (this can be worked around)

• Have you ever experienced claustrophobia (this can be worked around)

• Have a history of fainting. (this can be worked around)

Anything that can be worked around must be mentioned during the making of your appointment. If you are at all unsure of anything then please check with your G.P before making an appointment.

Pre Care

• If you have a history of herpes or cold sores you may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment if treating in the area that breakouts occur.
• No sun-tanning or self-tanning products for 7 days before treatment Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc. On the area I am treating.

• Avoid treatments and products that may irritate the skin for 1-2 weeks prior to treatment (waxing, retinal’s, etc.)

• Eat a sugary snack 30 minutes before and be sure to have drunken plenty of water. 

• Notify me if you have any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment.

After Care – broken up in to sections

Application of aftercare

• At the end of your treatment I will place a hydrating mask on your face for 10 minutes. This can be taken home and worn for a further 2-4 hours to keep absorb all the benefits. 
• Samples, you will be given 3 sample sachets (cleanser, serum & Moisturiser) to take home and use for a further 1-2 days. They are apart of Dermalogica’s calming range and will clam and hydrate the skin after your treatment.
• If you have purchased the calming range mini kit from me then you will be able to continue using the products up until your next treatment. This recommend as your skin will be nurtured throughout your skin journey. 

Things to Avoid 

• Avoid steam rooms, saunas, chlorine pools and intensive exercise for one week +.
• Avoid touching the face, applying make up or other skin care that’s not been recommend for 48hrs.
• Avoid exposing the treated area from strong sunlight for 14-30 days and use a minimum SPF30 sun protective cream daily if outside. 

• Avoid very hot baths and showers. Use warm water and pat dry – do not rub with towel for 24 to 48 hrs.

• If you become pregnant or if there has been a change to your health or medication then you must inform me before continuing with new treatments. 

• A nice warm welcome and a full consultation discussing your skin and the correct paths for you. 
• No pressure to continue with a cooling off period of 48hrs.

• A clean environment with the correct code of conduct for disinfection & sterilised sides, tools and machinery. For me to wear a medical grade disposable mask, apron and gloves when needed to.

• Everything to be private and confidential with myself. Personal privacy to get undressed and dressed if needed to with optional modesty towels available. 

• A 4 motor electric bed that can be lowered for easy access and comfortability. 

• Optional – photos of your skin to be taken. This is a great way to track your skins journey.

• A quick double cleanse before starting your micro needling treatment.

• To proceed with the micro needling process allowing time to stop and start if needed to.

• Stress balls to use during the treatment and regular check in’s by me to see how your sensitivity and comfortability is doing.
• During the treatment you might feel a slight sensation of heat and/or irritation and the potential to have pin point bleeding. This is all normal and expected reactions.
• After the treatment is done a cooling mask is applied and left for 10 minutes. 
• Once we have finished we can move to reception area and discuss aftercare, payment and your follow up appointment.
• When you leave your skin might look pinkie/red and feel warm to touch. This will last for around 1hr – 24hrs.
• Your skin will start to look healthier within in 3 to 7 days and will continuing improving over the next month.  
• Around 30 days later your skin will be ready for it’s next micro needling treatment. 

• The end mask can be taken home and left on for much longer to increase product absorption.
• To have drunk and eaten something substantial prior to your appointment. 
• To continue drinking plenty of water, this will help the body with hydrating the skin.
• To take your own before and after pictures in a good light. 
• Always plan your micro-needling appointment around your lifestyle. If your an active person then plan your gym/work activities before your appointment and if your looking for down time then planning your appointment for a weekend or a time frame when your off is a good idea too. 
• To go the extra mile… Be sure your taking the correct vitamins, eating healthy foods, getting a good night sleep and moving your body for 15-30 minutes everyday. This will increase your body’s health and the skins outcome.