SkinPen Microneedling FAQs

SkinPen microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy that uses tiny, controlled micro‑channels to stimulate the skin’s natural healing response. This encourages new collagen and elastin formation, improving overall skin quality and texture.

SkinPen creates hundreds to thousands of micro‑channels per second at the epidermal level. This triggers the skin’s natural repair phases –  inflammation, proliferation, and remodelling – without heat or surface resurfacing. Because it works superficially, SkinPen is designed to refine texture and brighten the complexion with minimal downtime.

SkinPen is suitable for most skin types. Your clinician will review your medical history to ensure it is appropriate for you.
Some contraindications exist, including pregnancy, breastfeeding and certain medical conditions.

We ask that you don’t drink alcohol for 24 hours before treatment and avoid aspirin or anti-inflammatories for 3 days prior.  Drink plenty of water.

Some patients notice an improvement in skin radiance within days. Collagen formation continues over several weeks, and best results are achieved with a course of treatments.

Results vary depending on your skin and lifestyle. Many patients choose periodic maintenance courses to keep collagen levels supported.

You may feel slightly sore with some redness, swelling, burning or itching immediately after treatment but this will resolve within 24-48 hours.  Massaging the treated areas will help alleviate any soreness and also helps to disperse the serum evenly under the skin.  

If you bruise easily, you may want to take arnica tablets for 7 days prior to treatment.

After treatment, avoid alcohol, saunas, swimming pools, waxing and any strenuous activity or exercise for 48 hours.

Don’t wash or take a shower for at least 8 hours.  Avoid hot baths for 2 days.

Sun exposure must be avoided for 48 hours after treatment, but if it’s necessary, use SPF 50 at all times and continue drinking plenty of water.

For all treatment costs, see our Price List.

For the best results, we advise a course of 4-8 treatments, spaced around 2-4 weeks apart.  Your clinician will advise you on the best spacing and number of treatments, according to your own skin’s response to the microneedling.

SkinPen works at the surface level to improve texture, tone, and general skin health. RF microneedling (Secret PRO) delivers radiofrequency energy into the dermis for deeper collagen stimulation and tightening. If you’re unsure which option is right for you, explore Radiofrequency Microneedling (Secret PRO) on our website.