Microneedling Treatment in New Malden
Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment designed to stimulate the skin's natural repair response and encourage the production of collagen and elastin. It can help improve acne scarring, fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture and overall skin quality.
At Aesculus Clinic, Microneedling Treatment in New Malden is personalised according to your skin, concerns and treatment goals. Our approach focuses on improving skin health and quality rather than changing your natural features, making microneedling an ideal treatment for those seeking gradual, natural-looking skin rejuvenation.
At a Glance
Treatment time: Approximately 45–60 minutes
Sensation: Mild to moderate discomfort; numbing cream may be used
Downtime: Usually 1–3 days of redness and sensitivity
Best for: Acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines, uneven texture and skin rejuvenation
Results: Gradual improvement as collagen remodelling takes place
Course: Often 3–6 sessions depending on the concern
Maintenance: Can form part of a long-term skin health programme
Suitability: Suitable for many skin types following consultation
How Does Microneedling Work?
Microneedling creates thousands of controlled microscopic channels within the skin using very fine needles.
These controlled micro-injuries activate the skin's natural repair response and stimulate processes involved in the production and remodelling of collagen and elastin.
Rather than temporarily masking a skin concern, microneedling works with your own skin. Improvements develop gradually as the skin repairs and remodels, helping it appear smoother, firmer and healthier over time.
For this reason, microneedling is also commonly known as collagen induction therapy.
What Can Microneedling Treat?
One of the benefits of microneedling is its versatility. Treatment depth and technique can be adapted according to the concern being treated.
Acne scars
Collagen remodelling can help soften the appearance of certain atrophic acne scars and improve uneven skin texture.
Fine lines and early skin ageing
Stimulating collagen and elastin can gradually improve skin texture, firmness and the appearance of fine lines.
Enlarged pores and uneven texture
Microneedling can help create a smoother, more refined appearance as overall skin quality improves.
Pigmentation and uneven skin tone
Some pigmentation concerns may benefit from microneedling, although pigmentation should always be assessed first as different types require different treatment approaches.
Dull or tired-looking skin
By supporting skin renewal, microneedling can improve overall skin quality and contribute to a fresher, healthier-looking complexion.
Stretch marks
Microneedling may also be used on suitable areas of the body to improve the texture and appearance of stretch marks.
Microneedling for Acne Scars
Acne scarring is one of the most common reasons patients seek Microneedling Treatment in New Malden.
When acne heals, some patients are left with depressions or changes in skin texture caused by alterations in collagen within the skin. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries that stimulate collagen remodelling and can gradually soften the appearance of certain types of acne scars.
However, not all acne scars are the same. Ice-pick, rolling and boxcar scars have different characteristics and may respond differently to treatment. Your skin should therefore be assessed before treatment to determine whether microneedling is appropriate and whether another or combination approach would provide a better outcome.
Active inflammatory acne should generally be controlled before concentrating on treatment for residual acne scarring.
Microneedling for Ageing, Fine Lines & Collagen Loss
As we age, the skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin. Over time, this contributes to fine lines, changes in texture, reduced firmness and skin that may appear thinner or less resilient.
Microneedling stimulates the skin's own repair response, encouraging new collagen production and remodelling existing collagen.
The result isn't an immediate or artificial transformation. Improvements develop progressively as the skin regenerates, making microneedling particularly appealing to people who want to focus on skin quality and healthy ageing without changing their facial features.
It can also form part of a preventative approach to skin health alongside daily sun protection, appropriate skincare and healthy lifestyle habits.
More Than Microneedling: A Combination Approach
Skin concerns rarely exist in isolation. You may have pigmentation alongside acne scarring, dehydration alongside fine lines, or several different changes in skin quality associated with ageing.
For this reason, microneedling can form part of a wider personalised skin programme.
Depending on your skin and treatment goals, we may consider combining or sequencing microneedling with:
PRP – using your own platelet-rich plasma as part of a regenerative skin approach
Exosomes – alongside microneedling where appropriate to support skin rejuvenation
Skin boosters – to address hydration and overall skin quality
Polynucleotides – for regenerative skin support and skin quality
Chemical peels – where pigmentation, congestion or surface texture are concerns
Hydrafacial – as part of an ongoing skin health and maintenance programme
The aim isn't to perform as many treatments as possible. It is to understand what your skin actually needs, select appropriate treatments and use them in the right order.
Benefits When Appropriately Delivered
Stimulates natural collagen and elastin production
Improves overall skin texture and quality
Can soften certain types of acne scars
Helps improve the appearance of enlarged pores
Can improve fine lines and early signs of skin ageing
Supports firmer, smoother-looking skin
Results develop gradually and naturally
Can be incorporated into a wider regenerative skin programme
Suitable for a range of skin concerns and skin types following assessment
Supporting Your Results at Home
Good skin isn't created by one treatment alone.
Daily broad-spectrum SPF, an appropriate skincare routine and healthy lifestyle habits all contribute to maintaining skin quality and protecting collagen.
Adequate nutrition, hydration, sleep and avoiding smoking also support general skin health. We can advise you on a home skincare routine that complements your treatment while avoiding unnecessary products that may irritate your skin.
Microneedling can then become part of a longer-term approach to maintaining healthy, resilient skin rather than simply being a treatment performed when a problem develops.
Aftercare
Expect some redness, warmth and sensitivity immediately after treatment.
Avoid touching the treated skin unnecessarily.
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms and excessive heat for approximately 24–48 hours.
Avoid retinoids, strong acids and potentially irritating active skincare until your skin has settled.
Use gentle skincare as advised by your practitioner.
Apply broad-spectrum SPF daily and minimise unnecessary sun exposure.
Avoid picking, peeling or exfoliating healing skin.
Follow your personalised aftercare instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Most patients describe mild to moderate discomfort rather than significant pain. Numbing cream may be used where appropriate to make treatment more comfortable.
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This depends on what we are treating and the condition of your skin. A course of approximately 3–6 treatments may be recommended for concerns such as acne scarring or texture, while maintenance treatments can form part of a longer-term skin plan.
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Some patients notice an early improvement in how their skin looks once the initial redness settles, but collagen remodelling takes time. Improvements in texture and skin quality generally develop gradually over the following weeks and months.
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Microneedling can improve certain types of acne scarring by stimulating collagen remodelling. The type and severity of your scars should be assessed first because different acne scars may require different treatment approaches.
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Microneedling may help reduce the appearance of enlarged pores by improving the surrounding skin's texture and collagen support. Results vary depending on the underlying cause of enlarged pores.
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Depending on your skin and treatment goals, microneedling may be incorporated into a treatment plan involving PRP or exosomes. Your practitioner will discuss whether a combination approach is appropriate for you.
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Redness similar to mild sunburn is common immediately after treatment and usually settles over the following few days. Temporary dryness, sensitivity or mild flaking may also occur as the skin recovers.
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Microneedling stimulates biological changes within the skin rather than producing a temporary cosmetic effect. How long improvements remain visible varies according to age, skin condition, lifestyle, sun exposure and the concern being treated. Maintenance treatments may be recommended as part of a long-term skin health plan.
Microneedling isn't about changing the way you look. It is about encouraging your skin's own repair and renewal processes to improve its quality over time.
At Aesculus Clinic, Microneedling Treatment in New Malden forms part of a personalised approach to acne scarring, fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture and long-term skin health. Your treatment plan is based on what your individual skin needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all protocol.