Microneedling

What microneedling is and how it works

The needles create many small channels in the skin, through which serum ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, peptides, niacinamide or PDRN reach deeper than a cream would. The light micro-injury also starts natural repair and collagen production, so the effect builds up gradually over a course. On the scalp the same principle works around the hair follicles.

Microneedling at Melior Clinics

• HH Collagen Type III– collagen and peptides for tired, dry skin
• HH HA– hyaluronic acid for hydration
• HH NAD+ Complex– dull skin and fine lines
• HH PDRN– skin recovery, fine lines and superficial scars
• HH Amber for pigmentation– succinic acid, niacinamide and glutathione
• F-HA– 1.5% hyaluronic acid for dry skin
• F-HA GLOW– dull complexion and pigmentation
• F-BTX– peptide serum for expression lines
• F-AC for acne and oily skin– ZnPCA, niacinamide and panthenol
• HH Hair Filler for hair– thinning hair
• Exosomes with microneedling for hair– thinning hair and a sensitive scalp
• Fusion for hair– F-Hair or F-Hair Men serum
• Prices are in the price list

What the treatment involves

At the consultation the specialist assesses the skin or scalp and chooses the serum. After cleansing (and exfoliation for F treatments) and, if needed, numbing cream, microneedling is done and a soothing mask applied. A session takes 45–60 minutes. Typical courses:

• HH face serums: 3–5 sessions 2–3 weeks apart, maintenance every 2–3 months (PDRN 3–6);
• F serums: 3–5 sessions (F-AC 2–4), usually 2 weeks apart, maintenance every 6 weeks;
• hair: 3–6 sessions 2–4 weeks apart; Fusion 4–8, 7–14 days apart.

Allow at least 2 weeks after fillers or botulinum toxin (4–8 for F-BTX) and 3–4 weeks after laser or a chemical peel.

When the treatment is not suitable

• pregnancy and breastfeeding;
• inflammation, acute acne, herpes, infection, wounds or eczema in the area, or a fungal scalp infection;
• clotting disorders or blood thinners;
• allergy to serum ingredients, for PDRN to fish proteins;
• acute viral illness or fever;
• autoimmune disease, recent chemotherapy or radiotherapy, uncontrolled diabetes.

The final decision is made by the specialist at the consultation.

After the treatment

The skin may be pink, red or tight for 1–3 days. Usually recommended:

• no make-up for 24 hours, and no hair washing for 24 hours after a scalp treatment;
• no sauna, sunbeds, exercise or strong sun for 48 hours, and no hot blow-drying or colouring after hair treatments;
• SPF 50 for at least a week, and no acids or retinol for a few days;
• other injectable or device treatments no sooner than 2–3 weeks later.

Frequently asked questions

Does microneedling hurt?

Most patients describe light pricking. Numbing cream is used for sensitive skin.

Microneedling or mesotherapy: what is the difference?

In classicmesotherapythe cocktail is injected with micro-injections. In microneedling the serum is applied to the skin and absorbed through micro-channels, while the needling itself stimulates skin renewal. Services named “mesotherapy with microneedling” involve no injections either.

When are results visible?

The skin often looks fresher within days; larger changes develop over 2–3 weeks and through the course. For hair, first changes usually show after 3–12 weeks, the greatest effect at 3–6 months.

Does microneedling help with hair loss?

It can support the scalp and follicles, but the cause of hair loss is assessed first; with untreated hormonal hair loss, suitability is discussed separately.PRP plasma therapyis another scalp option.

The service is provided by Melior Clinics (Star Company OÜ, Estonian Health Board (Terviseamet) licence L04198), Liivalaia 53, Tallinn, Stockmann department store, 5th floor.