Microneedling: Face, Neck & Décolleté
Our most extensive microneedling: face, neck and décolleté in one visit. An even result across the areas where age and sun show first.
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SKINIQUE JOURNAL · Microneedling · 2 min read
Microneedling: how it works, how it feels and how the skin recovers
Microneedling is one of the most effective ways to improve skin texture. We explain clearly what happens in the treatment, who it suits, how the skin recovers day by day and how many treatments you need.
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Putting the skin's own repair to work
Skin knows how to repair itself. A small, controlled stimulus prompts it to produce new collagen and elastin. Microneedling uses this in a controlled way: a small electric device creates thousands of tiny micro-channels that aren't wounds, but are enough to trigger renewal.
What is microneedling for?
- acne scars and other shallow scars
- enlarged pores and uneven texture
- fine lines and thinning skin
- slack, tired skin
- uneven tone
We always check suitability before the treatment.
Microneedling: from treatment to recovery.
Microneedling in three steps: assessment, treatment and recovery.
Before treatment
First we assess your skin, your goal and whether the treatment suits you. The intensity is chosen for your skin, not by age.
Microchannels
The device makes controlled micro-punctures in the skin. The depth is chosen for the area and your skin.
Recovery
The skin starts to recover right after the treatment. Recovery is individual, and you get home-care instructions at the end of the visit.
What happens in the skin during microneedling
Tap each part of the picture: left is the starting surface, middle the method itself, right the goal of the course.
Uneven surface before treatment
Dead skin cells and uneven texture make the skin look dull and rough. This is a general picture, not a diagnosis.
Micro-channels
The pen makes controlled micro-punctures that start skin renewal. Depth and number are chosen by the specialist.
Smoother after a course
The goal of the course is a smoother surface. The result builds gradually; the cosmetologist plans the course and timing.
Simplified illustration made for explanation. It does not show a specific device and does not promise a result.
How does it feel?
The treatment feels like light prickling or vibration, and the forehead, upper lip and bridge of the nose are usually the most sensitive. Needle depth is set separately for each area.
Afterwards the skin feels warm and tight, a bit like after mild sunburn.
When is microneedling not done?
The treatment is not done during pregnancy or if you have cold sores, an infection or a damaged skin barrier. After acne medication (for example isotretinoin) you need to wait 6 months.
Botox and fillers: 2–3 weeks before or after. With diabetes the treatment is not recommended, and if you take blood-thinning medication, talk to your doctor first.
We always check in advance whether the treatment suits you.
Hydration starts with the skin barrier.
Imagine the outer layer as a network of cells with lipids between them.
When the barrier feels stressed
Irritation and tightness are signs that your routine needs a review. When the barrier is weak, moisture escapes from the skin more easily.
Barrier support
Suitable cleansing and moisturising help the skin hold on to moisture and feel comfortable.
Aftercare
- First 24–72 hours: skin is red and warm, no make-up for at least 24 hours
- 2–3 days: no sauna, pool or intensive exercise
- 1–2 weeks: SPF 50+ every day, no direct sun or sunbeds
- After 5–7 days: you can go back to retinol and acids if the skin is no longer red or flaking
How many treatments do I need?
Course visits are usually 3–5 weeks apart. Acne scars, other scars and marked signs of ageing may need more than three treatments. We judge the result once the skin has recovered, not straight after the session. For a series there is the microneedling course of 3 visits, which costs less than single treatments.
Options at Skinique:
- Face microneedling, €110
- Face, neck and décolleté, €129
- Microneedling + BioRePeel, €139 – the most effective combination for texture
Microneedling, RF or a peel?
All three treat the skin in different ways. Microneedling works on texture and scars, RF works without needles, and BioRePeel works on the surface.
The treatments also complement each other, and LED light therapy can be an add-on. More in RF and skin firmness and LED as an add-on.
The best season for microneedling is autumn to spring, when it's easy to avoid the sun.
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