Microneedling & Microneedling with Growth Factors

A thorough skin consultation is carried out, concentrating on helping you to understand the procedure, any possible side effects and the importance of after care.

The treatment area is disinfected and a topical anaesthetic cream is applied and left to activate. Once numb, working area by area, the numbing cream is removed, the skin disinfected and a hydrating, healing, hyaluronic acid serum is applied.

Using a single-use sterile treatment tip, the skin is needled in a ‘Union Jack’ pattern. Once the microneedling is finished, the skin is cleansed using a gentle antiseptic cleanser, followed by an ice-cold compress to soothe the treated area. A cooling hydrating gel is applied, followed by a mineral SPF50 sunscreen.

Long term results and skin health are achieved by a course of microneedling treatments, regular advanced clinical facials and accompanied by a preventative, corrective and protective skincare programme.

There are various needling devices, and at Kate Kerr London, we prefer to use an electronic microneedling machine known as the Derma FNS pen. The Derma FNS pen is an FDA-approved device that is proven to provide less discomfort with minimal to no downtime and provides greater results than a roller. The added advantage of the pen is that the depth of needle penetration can be altered during the treatment.

This enables us to provide a truly bespoke treatment plan to minimise discomfort and maximise results around sensitive and not-so-sensitive areas. The tip of the pen is small, allowing it to pass closer to the eyes and nose for a more effective treatment in those areas that are of great concern to many. The vibration of the Derma FNS pen also helps to minimise discomfort.

On day one, you may experience erythema and a red appearance. On day two, a red or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn and light swelling may be noticeable on waking, but usually subsides as the day goes on. On day three, your skin may still be slightly pink, but any swelling has usually subsided. On subsequent days, the skin may feel tight and dry and light peeling may occur for up to one week.

Your normal skincare programme can be resumed after day three with more active products being introduced after day five or when the skin has returned to normal.

Appropriate skincare will be recommended on the day of your treatment to help accelerate the healing process, protect the skin from the environment and enhance your desired results.