Microneedling
The most-effective way to achieve long-term results.
At Balance Clinic in Navan we thrive on providing customers with treatments that give real results
What is Microneedling?
Microneedling is a highly effective cosmetic treatment designed to rejuvenate your skin by stimulating collagen formation, enhancing texture, and visibly improving fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, and pigmentation issues.
Dr. Pen micro-needling creates controlled micro-channels intended to stimulate your skin’s natural healing and renewal processes, aiming to improve skin texture, firmness, and overall brightness.
Each treatment is tailored specifically to your skin concerns and may be suitable for areas including the face, neck, décolletage, and hands. Treatments typically involve minimal downtime and aim to deliver noticeable improvements in your skin’s appearance.
- Stimulates collagen production to enhance skin texture and firmness
- Visibly reduces fine lines, acne scars, pigmentation, and signs of ageing
- Suitable for face, neck, décolletage, and hands with minimal downtime
How Microneedling Works
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment that uses tiny, sterile needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. These microscopic punctures are designed to trigger the body’s natural healing response, stimulating the release of growth factors and boosting collagen and elastin production. Collagen and elastin are key proteins that provide your skin with structure, firmness, and elasticity, contributing to a healthier, more youthful appearance.
This cosmetic procedure aims to improve a variety of skin concerns, including fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, pigmentation, enlarged pores, and stretch marks. By encouraging cellular turnover and collagen regeneration, microneedling may help restore smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin. As microneedling treatments do not involve heat, they carry a reduced risk of pigmentation compared to laser and light-based therapies, making them potentially suitable for all skin types.
If you’re seeking a safe, effective, and minimally invasive option to revitalise your skin, skin needling offers a science-backed approach designed to address common skin concerns, enhance overall texture, and support a naturally refreshed complexion.
Benefits of microneedling
Refresh and rejuvenate tired, dull-looking skin with professional Skin Needling treatments. This comfortable, minimally invasive microneedling procedure, performed under topical numbing cream, aims to enhance your complexion by stimulating the skin’s natural renewal processes.
Microneedling involves creating controlled micro-channels in the skin’s deeper layers, intended to activate your body’s own production of collagen and growth factors. This may help improve the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, dark under-eye circles, uneven texture, and other signs of ageing.
Conditions Treated
- Fine lines and wrinkles.
- Acne scarring and surgical scarring.
- Uneven skin texture and enlarged pores.
- Pigmentation and sun damage.
- Stretch marks.
- Dark under-eye circles and tired-looking eyes.
Before Treatment
- Avoid sun exposure and tanning for 1-2 weeks.
- Avoid using strong skincare products like retinoids or exfoliating acids 3-5 days prior.
- Ensure the skin is clean and free of makeup.
After Treatment
- Expect mild redness or sensitivity for 1-3 days on face and 5 days on neck.
- Avoid direct sun exposure and ensure to use broad-spectrum sunscreen.
- Avoid using strong skincare products like retinoids or exfoliating acids 3-5 days after.
- Keep skin clean and makeup free for 24 hours.
- Avoid saunas, swimming and strenuous exercise for 24-48 hours after.
- Moisturise and stay hydrated to enhance and support healing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it hurt?
How long does a session take?
How many sessions will I need?
What is the downtime?
Is skin needling worth it?
Skin needling aims to smooth the appearance of fine lines and deep wrinkles, deep upper lip lines, refine enlarged pores, even out skin tone, reduce visible scarring (including acne scars), and soften the look of stretch marks.
Ratings on the consumer review website realself.com show 84% rated this procedure as worth it.
Does skin needling actually work?
Skin needling is among the most studied cosmetic procedures, with clinical research dating back to the early 1990s supporting its potential effectiveness.
Numerous clinical studies and systematic reviews support microneedling (also known as skin needling or collagen induction therapy) as a well-investigated cosmetic procedure. It may improve wrinkles, fine lines, scars, pigmentation, and skin texture by stimulating collagen and elastin formation (Journal of Plastic and Aesthetic Reconstructive Surgery – ScienceDirect).
Research indicates microneedling may boost fibroblast activity and increase collagen types I and III, with studies showing dermal thickening and elevated collagen levels lasting several months.
Some studies report measurable improvements, with one demonstrating a 28% increase in facial skin elasticity three months after four treatments (Aesthetic Surgery Journal).
Systematic reviews note evidence quality varies, but results consistently suggest potential benefits in treating ageing skin, acne and surgical scars, stretch marks, pigmentation concerns, and enlarged pores (Aesthetic Plastic Surgery Journal).
Periodic maintenance treatments, usually every 6 to 12 months, are commonly recommended for sustained results. Outcomes should always be realistically discussed during your consultation.
Who is a good candidate for skin needling?
Those looking to improve the tone and texture of their skin, smooth fine lines and wrinkles, stimulate collagen production and treat acne or general scarring are generally candidates for skin needling.
Skin needling is not recommended for those who are pregnant, have active skin infections/rash in the treatment area or are unwell.
To understand if skin needling is right for you, schedule a complimentary consultation with one of our experienced cosmetic clinicians.
Is skin needling suitable for acne scarring?
Skin needling is an excellent treatment for acne scarring. Skin needling is frequently used to target acne scarring. By creating controlled micro-injuries, skin needling aims to stimulate collagen production and skin regeneration, potentially improving the appearance and texture of acne scars. Clinical studies have shown positive outcomes for many patients with acne-related scarring; however, individual results vary. Your Aesthetician will carefully assess your skin and discuss realistic outcomes during your consultation.
We do not recommend skin needling over areas of active acne as this increases the risk of infection, particularly the risk of spreading flare ups. Active acne is often colonised with p.acnes bacteria.
Does skin needling work for rosacea or broken capillaries?
No. Skin needling is unlikely to improve rosacea.
Rosacea and broken capillaries will not improve with micro-needling. If anything, you may cause excessive bruising and bleeding if needling is used over active rosacea.
Rosacea or broken capillaries require laser or light based therapies for adequate treatment. See our Rosacea page for more information.