Skin needling, also known as micro needling in Melbourne, is a skin treatment that works to stimulate collagen production, helping to smooth, firm and rejuvenate the skin. At The Greville Clinic, we offer cosmetic skin needling in Melbourne that can bring about excellent results for a range of facial skin concerns, as well as providing a general rejuvenating effect. Arrange a consultation at our clinic today to find out if a skin needling facial could be right for your skin.
At The Greville Clinic, we make use of three different skin needling devices, including the Exceed Medical Pen, The Venus Viva, and the DermaFrac skin needling device, which works similarly to Dermapen skin needling. These devices contain multiple fine needles that are applied to the area of concern, achieving continuous gradual results for up to 12 months due to collagen stimulation and development.
When the needles penetrate the skin, production of collagen and elastin is stimulated, which helps to tighten and smooth the skin. However, unlike Dermapen, our Melbourne skin needling treatments also involves the infusion of hydrating and soothing serums. These serums are designed to alleviate post-treatment inflammation and improve the speed of healing.
Depending on whether you’re getting skin needling for pigmentation, skin needling for stretch marks or skin needling for any other concern, the required number of treatments can vary. For general rejuvenation, 3-4 treatments spaced 4-8 weeks apart are recommended. Results are accumulative and can be noticed from the very first treatment, while gradual improvements can continue to be seen for up to 6 months.
The DermaFrac skin needling device allows for infused ingredients to penetrate into the skin while the skin needling treatment is being performed. Four different types of serums are available: Hydrate (delivers hydration deep into the skin to minimise the appearance of lines and wrinkles), Clarify (exfoliates the skin to clear clogged pores and reduce breakouts while also stimulating collagen production), Rejuvenate (contains 5 active ingredients that stimulate the production of collagen and fibroblasts within the skin), and Lighten (suppresses melanocyte activity to lighten skin and improve pigmentation).
The Exceed Medical Pen allows for an even deeper medical needling treatment. This TGA registered device is used with TGA registered disposable needling tips and has been clinically proven to treat acne scarring.
The Venus Viva is a medical needling device that combines skin needling with radio frequency to achieve excellent results for scarring, skin resurfacing, stretch marks and skin tightening. This can be a more painful treatment, but numbing cream is used to minimise discomfort.
Skin needling can achieve a lot when it comes to the face area. When you get a skin needling facial, you can enjoy the following skin needling benefits:
Facial skin needling can address a range of concerns on the face, including:
In addition to the above concerns, skin needling is also an excellent treatment for general skin rejuvenation, making it popular for people of all ages looking to achieve healthy, glowing skin.
Skin needling side effects are usually mild and can include:
The needling devices used for a skin needling facial may cause discomfort for some individuals. Treatment with the Venus Viva device in particular can be more painful and will require application of a topical anaesthetic cream to your face to minimise the sensation of the treatment.
Whether you’re interested in skin needling for acne scars, pigmentation or any other concern affecting the facial area, The Greville Clinic will be happy to answer any questions you may have in an initial consultation. Contact us today to book an appointment or enquire about our skin needling prices.