Does Microneedling Hurt? Everything You Need To Know
Microneedling should not hurt you and you should not feel uncomfortable. Because microneedling punctures the skin at a 90-degree angle to initiate collagen induction, you will feel what many of our clients refer to as a ‘scratchy’ feeling, however, this is not painful and does not require any numbing cream.
Our practitioners use medical grade skincare products that we offer. This has been specifically designed for microneedling, to assist with wound healing, as well as providing effective results for the client.
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How Long Does Microneedling Take?
Microneedling treatments are normally completed within an hours timeframe depending on the practitioner and their steps in the procedure.
All treatments follow a guideline procedure from prep to cleaning, application and finishing the treatment off. But this may vary ever so slightly if you change from practitioner to practitioner.
Do You Need Qualifications?
Because microneedling is an advanced procedure that offers the patient incredible results, yes, you do need qualifications. This might differ from supplier to supplier but typically speaking if you are NVQ level 3 in beauty or equivalent then you meet the minimum qualification level.
Our practitioners include; beauty therapists, nurses, dentists, doctors and surgeons.
We also offer advanced training sessions to make sure you’re offering the most up-to-date treatment protocols to your patient, ensuring effective results to keep clients coming back.
Is Microneedling Safe?
Microneedling is 100% safe, even though the process do give some pain that varies. The ImedPen device is designed for precision and effectiveness, the imedpen® x offers a cutting-edge solution for minimising fine lines, wrinkles, and other skin imperfections.
We have always placed immense importance on education, protocols, hygiene (sterile procedures), and equipment for the safety of both practitioners and patients.
What Do The Results Achieve?
Results will differ depending on the device used and of course the whole procedure, pre and post care of the skin and products used. Initially, your skin will be a little red from the inflammation of the micro-tears.
This ignites the collagen in the skin and the micro-tears allow for a natural repairing process to occur, which will tighten the skin and have it feeling and looking a lot healthier within a couple of days.
Microneedling is a great treatment for those looking to target scarring, acne marks, pigmentation, ageing skin plus much more.
What Is The Best Skincare To Use?
For the most effective and safe microneedling results, we recommend using ImedPen Solutions - a professional skincare range developed specifically for use before, during, and after microneedling treatments. These formulas are designed to work synergistically with the ImedPen device and are created for enhanced absorption during treatment.
Microneedling significantly increases product penetration, so using sterile, high-purity, and biocompatible formulations is essential for both client safety and treatment efficacy. The ImedPen Solutions range fulfils this by providing high-quality serums with appropriate molecular weight and purity standards, ensuring they can be safely delivered into the skin during treatment.
Choosing skincare that is microneedling-compatible is critical to avoid irritation, contamination, or adverse reactions. ImedPen Solutions are specifically formulated for professional use and packaged to maintain ingredient potency and safety.
If you’d like guidance on which ImedPen serums or post-care products are best for your clients or want to expand your knowledge, we’re always here to help. You can also explore our skincare blog, where we regularly post tips, treatment advice, and industry updates for practitioners across the UK..
How Long Are The Microneedling Needles?
The ImedPen features adjustable needle depths ranging from 0.25 mm to 2.5 mm. This allows practitioners to tailor the treatment to different areas of the face and body.
For delicate or bony areas, a more superficial depth (such as 0.25–0.5 mm) is typically used. In contrast, thicker skin—like the sides of the face—may require deeper penetration, often between 1.0 mm and 1.5 mm, depending on the client’s concerns and the practitioner’s professional judgment.
This versatility ensures that the ImedPen can safely and effectively address a wide range of skin conditions while providing precise control over treatment intensity.
What Are The Costs Of Microneedling Treatments?
This will depend on the area and location of the clinic that you are receiving the treatment. It can also depend on the level of qualifications that the practitioner holds and choose to price their treatments at.
But typically speaking, a treatment will be between £100 and £150 normally in areas of the United Kingdom with some of the more private and professional clinics and locations going past the £200 plus mark.
What Is The Downtime On Microneedling Treatments?
You should spread treatments out over a 4 to 6 week period and make sure that they are not within this timeframe in order to eliminate any damage to the skin.
The skin may appear red and we encourage that you take a 24-hour breather of touching the face, adding any non-related creams in terms of healing and repairing and allowing the skin to repair and build back stronger without any hindrance for the best results possible.
Microneedling overall can offer incredible benefits for the skin. It’s important to use trusted and tested brands that will be able to offer maximal results with minimal discomfort. Aftercare is also another major factor in making sure you get the very best results out of microneedling treatments.
We have creams and serums available for all kinds of skin types and needs. Feel free to check out our extensive skincare range here.
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