Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure using thin needles. This procedure can help with reducing the apperance of acne scars, strech marks and wrinkles. Most of SkincietyUK clients use Microneedling for cosmentic purposes the procedure itself involves; A hand-held roller or an electric tool to make the wounds in your skin. The roller has tiny needles.
 
Your healthcare provider rolls it slowly and gently across your skin. If they use the electric device, needles pulse up and down to puncture your skin. They can change the length of the needles on the electric device. Longer needles go deeper into your skin, which might be necessary if you have deep scars or pockmarks from acne. Needle lengths can range from 0.5 millimeters to 2 millimeters.
 
You might feel warmth or a scratching sensation on your face once the microneedling starts. Some people feel discomfort if the needles are near bony areas, such as your cheekbones. Deep microneedling might cause a little bleeding. A microneedling procedure can take anywhere from 15 minutes to a few hours, depending on the size of the area that needs treatment.
 
After you treatment your skin might be red and swollen for up to five days. An ice pack can help reduce irritation and discomfort. Most people can wear makeup the day after the procedure, but you should stay out of the sun until your skin heals.