Whether you choose microneedling for acne scars or other skin issues, you will notice that the skin appears bright and red following your session. For this reason, we do not recommend planning any significant events right after your appointment. Downtime varies from person to person, but generally, you may experience mild redness and mild swelling for about 24-48 hours after your treatment.
In PICO clinics, we offer you with the latest generation machine which will help you to spend less time but gain best results.

The area will be anaesthetised with a topical local anaesthetic and therefore should not be painful but you may have some discomfort.

To ensure proper healing, we encourage patients to observe the following instructions for at least 24 hours after treatment.

• Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to harmful UV rays
• Do not go swimming or immerse your face in water
• Avoid strenuous exercise or any activities that promote sweating
• Do not apply make-up or lotions
• Avoid direct sunlight and exposure to harmful UV rays
• Do not go swimming or immerse your face in water
• Avoid strenuous exercise or any activities that promote sweating
• Do not apply make-up or lotions

Microneedling is suitable for most skin types, however, it is not suitable for clients who:

• Have used Roaccutane (isotretinoin) within the last 6 months.
• Have open wounds, cuts or abrasions to the skin.
• Have had radiation treatment within the last year.
• Have a current outbreak of herpes simplex (cold sores) active acne, or any
• other infection or chronic skin condition in the area to be treated.
• Have areas of the skin that are numb or lack sensation.
• Are pregnant or breast feeding.
• Have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scars or poor wound healing.
• Have used Roaccutane (isotretinoin) within the last 6 months.
• Have open wounds, cuts or abrasions to the skin.
• Have had radiation treatment within the last year.
• Have a current outbreak of herpes simplex (cold sores) active acne, or any
• other infection or chronic skin condition in the area to be treated.
• Have areas of the skin that are numb or lack sensation.
• Are pregnant or breast feeding.
• Have a history of keloid or hypertrophic scars or poor wound healing.

This will depend on your cell renewal process, as this slows down as we age. In general it can take up to 8 weeks to see any results, however the regeneration process will continue over the following months giving a gradual enhancement.

This will be dependent on a number of factors including age, area being treated, skin condition and damage. In most cases it is usually a course of 3 to 6 treatments, generally spaced between 4 -5 weeks apart.