Microneedling, Southend
Microneedling in Southend, commonly known as skin-needling is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the implantation of thousands of controlled microscopic needle incisions in the papillary and reticular dermis to produce a controlled injury response within tissue through a physical and mechanical mechanism.
Microneedling leads to gene expression of a number of growth factors that set into motion a cascade of biochemical factors that result in tissue remodelling. Microneedling has been shown to stimulate a transformative growth factor that triggers the natural healing process. This leads to the synthesis of typically woven collagen resulting in scar-less healing. Over time this new collagen matures and re-models, tightening the skin.
Benefits of Microneedling:
- Improves Skin Texture and Tone: Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and enlarged pores.
- Scar Reduction: Effective for treating acne scars, surgical scars, and other types of scarring.
- Hyperpigmentation and Sun Damage: Helps even out skin tone and reduce dark spots.
- Stretch Marks: Minimizes the appearance of stretch marks.
- Hair Growth: When applied to the scalp, it can stimulate hair growth in individuals with thinning hair or hair loss.
How it Works
What is Microneedling good for?
Microneedling in Southend-on-Sea at Snap Beauty is great for a multitude of skin concerns, however, it’s particularly good for tackling acne scars, traumatic scars such as post-surgery, lacerations and chickenpox scars. It is also great to tackle fine lines and wrinkles and improvement in general tone and laxity of the skin.
Microneedling can also be hugely beneficial to the improvement of burn wounds, mild rosacea, hair loss, enlarged pores, skin tightening after weight loss and stretch marks.
Who can't have microneedling?
If you have any of the following conditions then we, unfortunately, don’t recommend microneedling.
- Sebaceous hyperplasia
- Cold sores or shingles
- Open wounds
- Blood-thinning drugs
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Diabetes
- Keloid Scars
- Active skin infections
- Inflamed conditions such as active acne, severe rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis.
- Actinic keratosis and other non-melanoma & melanoma skin cancers.
Are there any risks?
There are minimal risks associated with microneedling. Unlike other treatments such as chemical peels, the downtime is minimal. You will experience redness on the day of the treatment, and your skin may be a bit sore to the touch. We recommend not using makeup and keeping out of the sun whilst your skin is healing. For a few days, your skin may feel drier than usual. We recommend using Medik8 Ultimate Recovery post-treatment.
Cautions to be aware of prior to treatment:
- We recommend coming off your Vitamin A skincare for a week prior to your treatment.
- We recommend not using sunbeds or sunbathing for 24 hours prior to your treatment.
- We recommend not to take any ibuprofen or blood thinners prior to treatment.
- We recommend for stretch mark treatments, wait until marks are 1 year old before going ahead with treatment.
What is the aftercare?
We advise to refrain from using makeup for 24 hours after your microneedling appointment.
We advise purchasing our Medik8 post treatment kit (£31) that includes a gentle cleanser, hyaluronic acid, SPF and their treatment recovery cream, ultimate recovery. This will ensure a smooth and quick recovery.
We don’t advise using a sunbed or sunbathing for one week post treatment.
Please avoid exfoliating your face or using retinoids for one week post treatment.
Candidates for Microneedling
Clients who have acne scarring, pigmentation or uneven skin tone are an ideal candidate for microneedling.
When will I see results from my microneedling treatment?
Results from microneedling can vary based on individual skin concerns, the depth of treatment, and the body’s healing response. Generally, most people start to notice visible improvements within 4 to 6 weeks after treatment, as collagen and elastin production increases. However, the timeline can differ depending on the skin issue being addressed:
Timeline of Results:
- Immediate (1–3 days): The skin may appear plumper and more radiant due to mild inflammation and increased blood flow. However, redness and slight swelling are common during this period.
- Short-Term (1–2 weeks): As the skin heals, texture and tone may begin to improve, with a smoother and softer feel.
- Moderate-Term (4–6 weeks): Noticeable improvement in fine lines, pores, and overall skin texture as collagen and elastin production increases.
- Long-Term (3–6 months): More significant changes in scarring, deep wrinkles, and stretch marks become evident. Continuous collagen remodeling leads to firmer and more youthful-looking skin.
Factors Influencing Results:
- Skin Concern: Deeper scars or wrinkles may require multiple sessions for optimal improvement.
- Treatment Depth: Deeper microneedling penetrates further into the skin and may take longer to show results but is more effective for severe issues.
- Number of Sessions: Typically, 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart are recommended for best results.
- Aftercare: Proper post-treatment care, including hydration, sun protection, and avoiding harsh skincare products, can accelerate and enhance results.
- Lifestyle: A healthy diet, adequate hydration, and avoiding smoking can support faster healing and better outcomes.
Consistency is key, and results will continue to improve over several months as the skin naturally regenerates.
Success Stories
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The staff were friendly and professional, and the treatment left me feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Thank you for the wonderful service, I'll definitely be visiting again!
The treatment targeted areas of concern and helped to improve the texture and firmness of my skin, but most importantly, the staff knew what they were doing.
have a question?
Quick answers to questions you may have
How long is the treatment?
We will apply numbing cream for 30 minutes to ensure maximum comfort, then an additional 45 minutes for the treatment itself.
Will I lack facial expressions after treatment?
No, your skin may feel sore to touch after microneedling however the movement of your muscles is not affected.
Will I bleed during treatment?
Yes, you may experience small amounts of bleeding during treatment. This should be very minimal and will not persist after the treatment is finished.
When is it safe to have another treatment?
We recommend waiting a minimum of 6 weeks before having another treatment. Results are not instant with microneedling, they will become apparent over time.