Microneedling in Lytham

Not at all. Your practitioner applies a numbing cream first, so you stay comfortable throughout. Your skin will feel warm and look flushed as the treatment goes on, which is completely normal. What you won't see is bleeding like you might have seen on social media. Bleeding doesn't help collagen production, so it's not how microneedling is done here.Once the treatment is finished, a cooling, hydrating mask goes on to calm your skin. After that come cooling ice globes, then red and infrared light to help your skin recover. You'll leave rosy but comfortable, a bit like a light sunburn.

Microneedling suits a lot of different skin concerns. It can help with pigmentation, uneven texture, dry or dull skin, enlarged pores and fine lines.If you have oily skin, it can respond really well too, so don't rule it out.

A course of three treatments is usually recommended, with a month between each one. That gives your skin time to respond and build on the results from the session before. If you're working on scarring or hyperpigmentation, you may need to carry on beyond three until you reach your goals, and your practitioner will plan that with you.

Once the initial redness has settled, your skin can look fresher and smoother after just the first treatment.It doesn't stop there, though. Your skin carries on improving over the following weeks.

You should expect some temporary redness, which is your skin's natural response to the treatment. If any redness remains, you can wear make-up from the following day.

Yes, microneedling is good for acne scarring. Your practitioner works more deeply over the scarred areas, giving those spots extra attention to help reduce their appearance.

Yes, very. Your practitioner uses a professional device in sterile conditions and adjusts the treatment to suit your skin.A home roller can't be tailored in the same way, which is why a professional treatment gives your skin so much more.

Yes. Microneedling pairs well with a peel, dermaplaning or radiofrequency when that suits your skin. Your practitioner will let you know if a combination would help you.