Microneedling Treatment: A Complete Guide to Renewing Your Skin

Microneedling is a clinically proven skin renewal treatment that uses fine, sterile needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin’s surface. This triggers the body’s natural healing response — stimulating a significant increase in collagen and elastin production — the two proteins responsible for firm, youthful-looking skin.

What Skin Concerns Does Microneedling Treat?

Microneedling is one of the most versatile treatments available, effectively addressing a wide range of concerns:

• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Acne scars and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Enlarged pores
• Uneven skin texture and tone
• Loose or lax skin
• Stretch marks
• Hair loss (scalp microneedling)
• Surgical and injury scars

What Happens During a Microneedling Session?

A typical session at Estetika Clinic lasts around 30–60 minutes. Your practitioner will:

1. Cleanse and prepare the treatment area.
2. Apply a topical numbing cream to ensure your comfort.
3. Use an advanced microneedling device to create thousands of precise microchannels across the skin.
4. Apply a nourishing serum that penetrates deeper into the skin via the open microchannels.

For enhanced results, RF Microneedling combines the needling process with radiofrequency energy, delivering heat to deeper skin layers for superior tightening and lifting results.

Before Your Microneedling Treatment

• Consult with your practitioner to discuss your skin goals and any medications.
• Avoid blood-thinning medications (such as ibuprofen) for 48 hours beforehand, unless medically required.
• Do not shave the treatment area on the day of your appointment.
• Avoid sun exposure for at least one week before your session.
• Discontinue retinoid and acid-based products 3–5 days prior.

Recovery and Results

After treatment, redness and mild swelling — similar to a light sunburn — is normal and usually subsides within 24–48 hours. Most patients can return to normal activities within a day or two. Visible improvements typically appear within one to two weeks. For most skin concerns, a course of 3–6 sessions spaced four weeks apart delivers the best results, with ongoing improvements as new collagen continues to form over 4–6 months.

Microneedling with PRP

For patients seeking maximum regeneration — particularly for hair loss or significant scarring — microneedling can be combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy. Your own growth factors are introduced into the microchannels, significantly amplifying the natural healing response.