Treatments can be performed on the face, body and scalp. If you are unsure please just ask.

Depending on your goals a course of 6 sessions spaced every 4-6 weeks is usually recommended. A top-up session can then be booked every 3-6 months to help maintain results.

Everyone is different however most people tolerate microneedling well and don't require any pain releif. If you would like to, you can apply numbing cream 30 minutes before your treatment to minimise discomfort however for most clients this isn't necessary.

Mild to moderate redness is completely normal after microneedling. It’s caused by increased blood flow and your skin’s natural healing response. Most clients find the redness fades within 24–48 hours, similar to a light sunburn. You can apply mineral-based SPF and a gentle, hydrating moisturiser will to support your skins recovery. Avoid makeup, hot showers, and exercise for the first 24 hours to minimise irritation and speed up healing.

No, bleeding is not required for microneedling to work. Microneedling is designed to create controlled microchannels in the skin, mainly within the epidermis (the outer layer) and, when needed, reaching into the superficial dermis (just below the surface). This is enough to trigger your skin’s natural wound-healing response, which stimulates collagen and elastin production and allows active serums to penetrate more effectively.

When bleeding occurs, it simply indicates that the needles have reached the dermal blood vessels - but this level of trauma isn’t necessary for anti-ageing or skin rejuvenation results. In fact, excessive bleeding can increase irritation without improving outcomes. At Prestige Skin, I always select the correct depth based on your skin goals and treatment area, ensuring safe, effective results without unnecessary damage.

Within a week skin looks smoother and brighter, with long-term improvements starting to become visible after 12 weeks as collagen remodels and structural changes take place within the skin.