Microneedling for Scars

"Boost your confidence with smoother skin"

Microneedling is an effective treatment to reduce trauma, chicken pox and acne scars. One in five people find that after their acne has cleared they are left with some pigmentation and scarring which continues to affect their self-confidence.

What causes acne scarring?

Whilst any type of acne can create scarring, it is usually caused by inflammatory acne, which typically present as deep nodules and cysts. When acne breakouts occur deep within your skin, it often causes tissue damage. Your skin will try to heal this tissue damage by producing new collagen. If too little or too much collagen is produced, you will see scarring. You will increase the risk of scarring if you pick the spots.

What scars can be treated with microneedling?

  • Ice pick scars – small holes in the surface of your skin that look like puncture wounds.
  • Rolling scars – bands of scar tissue that form under your skin to give an uneven or rolling appearance.
  • Boxcar scars – round or oval craters in your skin.

Scar treatments using microneedling

We offer three forms of treatment for scars depending on their size and formation. Your practitioner will recommend the best solution for you when they inspect the scars at consultation:

  • Microneedling pen using the Dermapen
  • PRP and microneedling with either the Dermapen or ENDYMED INTENSIF
  • RF microneedling with ENDYMED INTENSIF

With all treatment plans for scars you should expect 3 to 5 treatments spaced roughly 6 weeks apart.

New patients must have a consultation to to discuss their concerns and medical history to ensure the treatment is suitable for them.
 
Treatment Options From £ Package of 5 from £

Acne Facial Scars - Book online

250

1000

Stretchmarks - Book online

250

1000

Trauma Scars - Book online

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500

 

Can I start microneedling whilst I still have active acne?

No. You must wait until your acne is not active. Having a treatment whilst your acne is active could irritate your acne which can often be painful and leave your skin feeling sensitive.

Is microneedling for scars uncomfortable?

For small trauma scars the treatment is short and usually tolerable. For long procedures, such as a full face for wide acne scarring, your practitioner will use a topical anaesthetic before starting to improve comfort.  Immediately after treatment you will look as though you have moderate sunburn, and your skin may feel warmer and tighter than usual, but this will pass within 48 hours. 

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Author: Victoria Dobbie
First published: 27/05/2024
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Dr Victoria Dobbie

Dr Victoria has over two decades experience in aesthetic medicine. Before aesthetics she spent two years in private dentistry and 8 years with the Royal Army Dental Corps where she finished her military career with the prestigious position of dental officer to the Sultan of Brunei’s wives.

She has worked on steering committees for Belotero dermal fillers and Ultherapy, and as a KOL Ambassador for Silhouette Soft Threads, Ellanse and Sculptra. She is currently a KOL and trainer for Nuceiva Toxin and MINT Threads.

Dr Victoria specialises in full facial rejuvenation through advance combination treatments involving, aesthetic injections, thread lifts, Ultherapy, Tixel and microneedling. She is a firm believe in achieving natural looking results that allow dynamic movement, so individuals feel and look their best whilst remaining true to themselves.

Dr Victoria is also passionate about helping women through menopause with Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy and has personal experience – so truly understand how her patients feel.
 

Dr Victoria Dobbie BDS
Dental Surgeon & Facial Aesthetics
GDC 69584

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Dr Asel Nawroz

Dr Asel Nawroz

Asel has a Master of Science with distinction in Aesthetic Medicine from Queen Mary University London and is a member of the Faculty of Dental Surgery for The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

Through patient education and with her attention to detail Asel will work with you to achieve realistic treatment goals to restore aesthetic balance and harmony with minimal discomfort.

Asel performs facial rejuvenation with Botox, dermal filler and PRP injections, Ultherapy®, TIXEL, and EndyMed. As a dental surgeon she specialises in smile rejuvenation with lip fillers, teeth whitening and bruxism treatments.

Dr Asel Nawroz BDS, MFDS, MSc
Dental Surgeon & Facial Aesthetics
GDC 85386

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Elspeth Cocozza

Elspeth Cocozza

Elspeth has over 8 year experience in nursing and patient care. She specialises in treating injectable treatments, thread veins, micro-needling, PRP hair loss and skin rejuvenation.

Elspeth Cocozza
Nurse & Facial Aesthetics
NMC 11I1662S

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