Microneedling is a non-surgical skin treatment that uses ultra-fine needles to create tiny micro-channels in the skin. These controlled micro-injuries trigger your natural healing response, increasing collagen and elastin to refine texture, soften scars, and firm the skin.
At Skin Culture, we use precise, medical-grade devices, and tailored protocols with Larimedical cocktails. You get results without the rush. Science without the sell. Every plan is personalised to your skin, your goals, and your comfort.
Quick Summary
- Microneedling creates micro-channels that stimulate collagen and elastin for smoother, firmer skin.
- Helps with fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, pigment irregularity, and uneven texture.
- Results appear gradually over weeks as new collagen remodels the skin.
- Downtime is minimal compared with many resurfacing treatments.
- A typical course is 3–6 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, with yearly maintenance.
How Microneedling Works
The science behind skin repair
Microneedling introduces thousands of precise, superficial micro-injuries. This sets off the body’s natural wound-healing sequence:
- Inflammation: increased circulation and immune activity to clear and prepare the area.
- Proliferation: fibroblasts lay down fresh collagen and elastin; new capillaries form.
- Remodelling: collagen matures and reorganises, helping to smooth texture, refine pores, and soften the look of scars.
Because the stimulus is controlled and evenly distributed, the skin renews from within. No aggressive peeling. No unnecessary trauma. Just steady, intelligent repair.
Natural collagen induction
Think of microneedling as guidance, not force. By encouraging your own biology to do the heavy lifting, the dermis gains structure and resilience over time. Texture feels more even. Tone looks clearer. Fine lines appear softer. And because heat isn’t involved, the treatment suits a wide range of skin tones when performed by trained clinicians.
At Skin Culture, depth, speed, and pass count are calibrated for you, ensuring a refined, effective outcome with calm, measured recovery.
Skin Concerns Microneedling Can Improve
Microneedling is one of the most adaptable rejuvenation treatments available. It targets multiple layers of skin health — from surface texture to deeper collagen support, making it suitable for both early signs of ageing and long-standing concerns.
Common conditions treated include:
- Fine lines and wrinkles
- Acne and surgical scars
- Stretch marks and uneven tone
- Enlarged pores and rough texture
- Sun damage and mild pigmentation
- General loss of firmness or elasticity
At Skin Culture, we often recommend microneedling as part of a personalised treatment plan. It can stand alone or enhance other clinical treatments, such as LED therapy or targeted skin infusions, to improve overall clarity and structure. The versatility of microneedling means it can also treat areas beyond the face, including the neck, décolletage, and body (wherever the skin needs refined renewal).
What to Expect During Treatment
Before Your Appointment
Your journey begins with a detailed skin consultation. This allows your dermal therapist to assess your goals, evaluate your skin’s health, and determine the correct treatment depth and protocol. If needed, you may be advised to use prior to treatment to help prime the skin and support collagen production.
Clients are also encouraged to pause the use of retinoids, exfoliants, or any strong actives 3–5 days before the session. Avoiding heavy sun exposure waxing ensures your skin remains calm and ready for treatment.
The Importance of Skin Preparation
Preparing your skin before microneedling is one of the most important steps in achieving visible, lasting results. Skin preparation strengthens your natural protective barrier, ensuring your skin can tolerate the needling process more effectively, recover faster, and experience less redness or irritation.
At Skin Culture, we view skin prep as part of the treatment itself, not an optional extra. By using specific pre-treatment products such as melanin inhibitors and antioxidants, we help reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, particularly for those prone to pigmentation or uneven tone.
Prepped skin also responds more predictably to treatment, allowing for smoother recovery and more consistent outcomes across sessions. Well-prepared skin heals faster, builds stronger collagen, and shows results sooner.
It’s an essential part of the skin journey, as this ensures each microneedling session performs at its full potential.
During the Session
Using a precision device, your clinician glides fine needles across the skin using the advanced Dermapen 4 skin needling solution to create uniform micro-channels. Each pass is controlled and tailored to the treatment area, from 0.5 mm for delicate regions to deeper penetration where scarring or texture requires it.
Most clients describe the sensation as light pressure or vibration. The treatment typically lasts between 30 and 60 minutes depending on the area treated. At Skin Culture, your comfort is monitored throughout, with meticulous hygiene protocols to ensure a calm, seamless experience.
Aftercare and Recovery
Immediately after treatment, your skin may appear flushed (similar to mild sunburn) and feel warm and tight. This response is expected and usually subsides within 24–48 hours. Some clients notice a faint bronze tone or light flaking as new cells emerge.
Aftercare is gentle and restorative:
- Keep the skin clean and hydrated using mild, non-active products.
- Avoid heat exposure, vigorous exercise, and makeup for 24 hours.
- Protect with SPF daily, even indoors.
- Refrain from exfoliation or retinol for several days.
Within days, the skin will feel smoother and more refined. As collagen continues to rebuild over the coming weeks, results evolve naturally. Your complexion becomes stronger, clearer, and more resilient without disrupting your daily routine.
Results and Maintenance
Microneedling doesn’t deliver overnight change, it delivers meaningful change. Results develop gradually as your skin rebuilds itself from within. Most people start to notice improvement in texture and clarity within a few weeks, with firmer tone and refined pores appearing as new collagen matures.
A course of three to six sessions, spaced around four to six weeks apart, achieves the most transformative outcomes. Each session builds on the last, strengthening the skin’s structure and boosting its ability to retain moisture and elasticity. For ongoing maintenance, three to six treatments a year are typically enough to preserve results and support long-term skin health.
At Skin Culture, every protocol is reviewed after each session. We track your skin’s response and make precise adjustments to depth, technique, or recovery support to ensure optimal progress without overstimulation. Our focus is always steady, sustainable improvement that looks and feels effortless.
Suitability and Safety
Microneedling suits a wide range of skin types and tones, including those prone to pigmentation or sensitivity. Because the process doesn’t use heat or harsh chemicals, it’s a safe alternative to many resurfacing lasers.
However, the treatment may be postponed or adjusted if you:
- Have active acne, eczema, or psoriasis
- Are prone to keloid scarring
- Are taking medication that affects healing (such as isotretinoin)
- Have recently undergone cosmetic procedures
Your clinician will always perform a detailed assessment before treatment. This ensures the approach respects your skin’s current condition and delivers refined, predictable outcomes. Hygiene is paramount; all needles are single-use, and every procedure follows strict sterilisation protocols within a clinical-grade environment.
Risks and Side Effects of Microneedling
When performed by trained professionals, microneedling is considered very low risk. Mild redness, warmth, or tightness may occur for one to two days as the skin begins to heal. Temporary dryness or flaking can follow as old cells shed and new ones form.
Rare effects such as bruising, infection, or post-inflammatory pigmentation are almost always linked to improper aftercare or unsterile environments. At Skin Culture, we mitigate these risks through medical-grade equipment, rigorous hygiene, and careful post-treatment guidance.
Our goal is to ensure your experience feels restorative from start to finish — minimal downtime, visible results, and complete confidence in the safety of your treatment.
Professional vs At-Home Microneedling
While at-home dermarollers may appear similar, professional microneedling works on an entirely different level.
Clinical-grade devices penetrate deeper and more evenly, creating controlled micro-channels that safely trigger collagen production without tearing or scratching the skin’s surface.
At-home rollers, by contrast, often lack precision, depth control, and sterile conditions. This can lead to irritation, inconsistent results, or even infection. They simply cannot match the accuracy, hygiene, or results achieved in a professional setting.
At Skin Culture, our microneedling treatments use advanced, medical-grade technology to deliver real structural change. Each session is performed under sterile conditions by trained clinicians who understand how to adapt technique, depth, and speed to your skin. The result is refined texture, improved tone, and naturally stronger skin with every session.
Experience the Benefits of Microneedling
Microneedling offers a refined way to renew the skin from within. By stimulating natural collagen and elastin, it helps smooth texture, even tone, and restore firmness, revealing clearer, stronger, more confident skin over time.
At Skin Culture, microneedling is more than a treatment; it’s a tailored experience built on precision and understanding. We combine advanced technology with a measured, science-led approach to deliver calm, effective, and lasting results. Every detail, from depth selection to aftercare, is designed to protect your skin’s integrity while enhancing its natural radiance.
If you’re ready to experience results without the rush, book your personalised skin consultation today. Discover how our refined microneedling protocols can help repair, strengthen, and renew your skin, so you feel as confident as you look.