Also known as skin needling, derma rolling  and collagen induction therapy. This is a truly holistic treatment that works with natural processes within the skin with really pleasing and beautiful results.

What can it treat?
* wrinkles & other signs of ageing
* hyperpigmentation
* enlarged pores
* sagging skin
* thin skin density
* dull and uneven complexions
* scarring including scars left by acne
* premature ageing

How is it done?
I use a Microneedling pen which offers 20 different depths and 7 speeds so every treatment can be personalised and tailored to each person.   The 12 needles create 1000's of micro-channels which allows active ingredients to penetrate quickly.   Microneedling stimulates the release of growth factors within the skin and the production of collagen and elastin. The skin becomes smoother and firmer as the new collagen plumps up from within, filling in fine lines and visibly reducing wrinkle depth.

I combine Microneedling with biomimetic, hypercustomisable actives which employ advanced delivery systems for optimal benefit.

Regular treatments will massively increase the production of the skins natural collagen.

Benefits of Microneedling:
Collagen synthesis
Collagen induction therapy delays and reverses the signs of ageing.  It rejuvenates the skin by deliberately causing micro traumas to the skin. This activates the skins natural healing processes which result in the laying down of new collagen.  By promoting scarless healing it ensures the deposition of healthy collagen rather than scar collagen.

The release of Growth Factors
Understanding of Micro needling and its effect on the skin is growing all the time and it is now known that micro injury to the keratinocyte cell (the main cell in the epidermis) supports the release of several growth factors including EGF (epidermal growth factor) which results in epidermal thickening.  This is beneficial as a thinning epidermis is one of the expressions of ageing in the skin.  

Cell to Cell communication
Micro needling also improves cell to cell communication including between the keratinocyte cells which improves skin function and ultimately helps to tighten tissues and reduce the appearance of fine lines.  

Structural integrity at the DEJ
It is also now understood that micro needling helps to improve structural integrity at the DEJ (dermal epidermal junction), reversing yet another expression of aging in the skin.

Hyperpigmentation
Skin needling can help to correct hyperpigmentation by normalising cell to cell signalling between the keratinocyte cell and the melanocyte cell and between the fibroblast cell and the melanocyte cell which results in healthier cell function, a more normal distribution of melanin by the melanocyte cell and a more optimal uptake of pigment by the keratinocyte cell.  It can also increase the availability of lightening actives contained in Mesotherapy cocktails designed for this purpose.

Treatments takes up to 90 mins.  For 24 hours after the Treatment there may be some redness and intermittent feelings of itchiness, tightness and dryness or a feeling of a mild sunburn.  However I combine skin needling with Dermalux LED Light Therapy and a soothing Meso Heal mask to calm and hydrate the skin post treatment so side effects are minimal and have usually subsided by the following day.  I will also give you a Meso Heal mask to take away for home use.

A course of 6 treatments is recommended, ideally spaced 4-6 weeks apart.  Spacing can be longer but not shorter.  Improvements will be seen throughout the treatment period but the remodelling phase during which the collagen fibres become stronger and better organised generally takes place from 6 months up to two years after the original Treatment.  This means that you do have to be patient to see the results, it is not a quick fix for the skin but the results are very real and long lasting.

I have trained with Dr Lance Setterfield M.D. who is considered the world expert on Micro Needling, with White Lotus Anti Ageing who are experts in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine and have developed the protocols for Holistic Micro Needling, and Cosmo Pro.

Call 07760313180 or email with any questions

Bristol Micro needling at:
Jojo Beauty & Holistic Therapies.  166 Gloucester Road, BS7 8NT
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Sidmouth Micro Needling at:
Utopia Hair Salon & Facial Clinic, 20 Fore Street, Sidmouth, EX10 8AL. 
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To book please text or Call  07760313180 or email purefaceworks@me.com

Please see "where to find me" for more details. 

Contraindications for Microneedling include:
blood clotting issues/cardiac abnormalities/active eczema, rosacea, acne or psoriasis in the area treated/facial botox or fillers injected within the last 6 weeks/contagious skin conditions/active bacterial or fungal skin infections/the use of isotretinoin/roaccutane within the last 3 months/radiation within the last year/skin cancer/scars less than six months old/a tendancy towards keloid scarring/haemophilia/some medications such as anti coagulant meds or immuno suppression meds