Micro-needling involves using multiple tiny needles to create micro-punctures in the skin, which triggers the production of collagen deep down in the dermis. The high speed of the pen increases the effectiveness of the treatment and achieves excellent results, creating smoother, brighter and healthier looking skin, minimising the appearance of lines, wrinkles and scarring.

At Eterno Aesthetics we use Derma FNS™, an electronic microneedling device which applies hundreds of small needles to vertically pierce the skin and create channels that are designed to achieve the same effect as those created by fractional lasers, stimulating natural dermal processes, leading to tightening and remodelling.

After treatment, your body will start to naturally regenerate the skin and enhance the blood supply, and it can take up to 6 weeks before you start to see visible signs of repair. The process will then continue over the following months, resulting in gradual and long-lasting improvements to your skin.

Exosomes can also be added to boost the suppleness and appearance of your complexion.

For best results, at least 3 sessions are recommended, but each case is individual and will depend on the quality of your skin and level of damage. A complimentary at-home skincare regimen is highly recommended to maintain optimum complexion quality.

Micro-needling treatment can take an hour and a half or more to complete. The exact time depends on the area that is being treated. 30 minutes of preparation are needed for topical numbing to be applied before treatment.

The short answer is no, microneedling does not hurt. However, there may be some mild discomfort during the treatment depending on pain tolerance, skin sensitivity, and the depth of the needles used. Many people describe the sensation as simply a mild prickling or vibrating feeling.

Here at Eterno Aesthetics, our expert practitioners prioritise your comfort throughout our microneedling treatments, ensuring you remain as comfortable as possible throughout. We can apply a numbing cream to the skin before the treatment, which can help reduce any sensations felt during the procedure. Additionally, we can also adjust the speed at which we move the needles across your skin, which can help to further reduce any discomfort.

Generally, you should start to see the skin tightening and appearing more even in tone around a week or two after the first session. For areas with deeper imperfections, results can be subtler, and additional treatments are usually required. Because micro-needling stimulates new collagen and elastin production, these results will continue to build for up to 6 months.

We can’t stop the ageing process; we can only slow it down. With this in mind, results are not permanent, as natural degradation will occur over time. Improvements from micro-needling can be seen for several years after treatment, and results can be prolonged with regular treatments and the correct at-home skincare maintenance.

The most requested areas to treat are the face, neck, hands, and chest. Micro-needling can also be effective on most types of scarring and stretch marks.