What Is Microneedling? How It Works & What to Expect

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment that uses tiny, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries on the skin. These micro-channels trigger your body’s natural healing response and boost collagen and elastin production, giving your skin a firmer, smoother, and younger appearance.

Also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, microneedling is one of the most effective clinical procedures for overall skin improvement.

How Microneedling Works

During the treatment:

1. Your skin is cleansed thoroughly.

2. A numbing cream is applied to minimise discomfort.

3. A microneedling pen or device moves across the skin and creates micro-punctures.

4. These tiny channels allow deeper penetration of serums like Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, or Growth Factors.

5. The skin begins healing instantly, producing fresh collagen over the next few weeks.

The result? A natural, long-lasting glow and smoother texture.

Benefits of Microneedling

Microneedling helps with several skin concerns, including:

✔ Reduces acne scars

Softens ice-pick, boxcar, and rolling scars by rebuilding collagen.

✔ Improves skin texture & tone

Smoothens rough skin and reduces dullness.

✔ Minimizes fine lines & wrinkles

Slows down early signs of aging by stimulating collagen.

✔ Shrinks enlarged pores

Making skin appear tighter and more refined.

✔ Fades pigmentation & sun damage

Helps with melasma, tan, and uneven skin tone.

✔ Reduces stretch marks

One of the few treatments clinically effective for treating stretch marks.

✔ Boosts product absorption

Skin absorbs serums 200x better after microneedling.

This makes microneedling a multi-benefit skin treatment suitable for many conditions.

Does Microneedling Hurt?

Thanks to numbing cream, the treatment is very tolerable.

Pain level:
⭐ Mild to Moderate (2–4/10) depending on skin sensitivity and depth used.

Most clients describe it as:
“Tiny pricks” or “mild scratching.”

Microneedling Downtime

Microneedling has minimal downtime, making it popular among working professionals.

What to Expect After Treatment:

• Day 1: Redness similar to a mild sunburn

• Day 2: Slight pinkness, mild sensitivity

• Day 3–5: Light roughness or dryness

• Day 5+: Visible glow, smoother texture

You can return to work the same day or the next day.

Who Is Microneedling For?

Microneedling is suitable for:

• Men & women with acne scars

• Dull or uneven skin tone

• Enlarged pores

• Fine lines and early aging

• Pigmentation issues

• Stretch marks

• People wanting overall skin rejuvenation and glow

Not Recommended If:

• Active acne breakouts

• Severe eczema/psoriasis

• Pregnant women (depending on depth and serums used)

• History of keloids

 

How Many Sessions Do You Need?

For best results:
✔ 3–6 sessions spaced 4 weeks apart

Deep scars or stretch marks may need:
✔ 6–8 sessions

Glow improvement can be seen from the first session itself.

Why Choose Microneedling at Jenys Aesthetics?

• Advanced medical-grade microneedling devices

• Sterile, clinic-grade environment

• Expert dermatology-trained professionals

• Customized serums: PRP/Growth Factors/Hyaluronic Acid

• Safe and result-driven protocols

Your skin receives a personalised, safe, and effective treatment for maximum results.

Microneedling is one of the best non-surgical treatments for glowing, youthful, and clear skin. Whether you’re dealing with acne scars, pigmentation, wrinkles, or dullness, microneedling offers visible transformation with minimal downtime.