Before treatment, a topical anaesthetic cream is applied to the treatment area. Although the treatment is not described as painful, it ensures maximum comfort throughout. Following a thorough cleansing of your skin, an acid complex is then applied to the skin. This allows for pre-oxygenation and exfoliation of the skin tissues before microneedling stimulation.

During the microneedling procedure, a condition-specific meso-glide solution and CALECIM® serum will be applied to the treatment area. This not only acts as a glide for the microdeedling device but also treats, hydrates and soothes during the treatment, infusing into deeper layers of the skin.  During the treatment, you may experience a scratching sensation, but it is not generally described as painful. 

CALECIM® Professional serum and barrier protection creams are applied to the skin to encourage a healthy healing process and skin remodelling. You will then lie under the Dermalux LED device, providing a soothing and relaxing feeling.

You will continue applying Calecim Professional and other provided aftercare products at home for a few days, ensuring successful recovery and skin remodelling.

Straight after treatment, your skin will feel hot and tight with a pink sun-burnt appearance. This is normal and is the beginning of the skin healing process, inducing your own growth factors responsible for collagen induction. 

Results are seen 4 weeks after the first treatment, but depending upon the condition of your skin, a course of 3 is generally advised. Deeper scarring or very thin skin may require up to 8 treatments and will be discussed during your initial consultation. We advise maintaining your results every 6 -12 months with single "booster" treatments.

Fortunately, microneedling treatments are very low risk, but you may encounter some skin changes within the first few days after treatment:

-Your skin may remain pink for 1-3 days after treatment, but is easily covered with make-up after the first day.

-Your skin may feel dry or flaky.

-Mild bruising and swelling can occur, although this is rare.

The Dermapen 4 is both CE and FDA approved, offering a completely sealed needle cartridge, therefore, no body fluids can enter the base, eliminating the risk of any cross-contamination. 

Yes, although these will be discussed in greater detail during your appointment:

-Avoid touching the treated area/s for 6 hours after treatment. It is important to maintain good hand hygiene when applying Calecim Professional serum.

• Antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables: As a natural consequence of inflammation, the body will temporarily produce higher levels of free radicals. You can help combat this and support oxidative balance by eating more antioxidant-rich foods such as spinach, kale and other leafy green vegetables, along with fruits like strawberries, blueberries and blackberries.

• Vitamin A-rich foods: Vitamin A is essential for epidermal (skin) growth, aiding in the reproduction and differentiation of cells. It’s also an immune-booster and anti-inflammatory nutrient. Vitamin A-rich foods include kale, spinach, beet greens and other leafy greens, carrots, and squash.

• Vitamin C-rich foods: While you may already know that vitamin C promotes the synthesis of collagen. During wound healing, it also plays an additional role in helping to stabilise the structure of collagen. And on top of this, vitamin C boosts your immune function, sending in special immune cells that can assist with the wound healing process. Vitamin C-rich foods include bell peppers, citrus fruits, tomatoes and tomato juice, mustard, spinach, broccoli, kale, parsley, Brussels sprouts and cauliflower.

-You will be provided with post-treatment products, which will include sun protection.  The use of any other products, other than those recommended, may induce skin irritation and complications. Please follow the specific aftercare instructions.

-Avoid UV sun exposure for 2 weeks after treatment, and wear a daily sun protectant with a broad spectrum SPF 30 or above.

-Making a conscious effort to stay hydrated and eating a healthy diet to support your body in its regeneration. Below are some recovery foods that may be useful: