After an in depth consultation, your doctor will first apply a local anaesthetic to the treatment areas to mitigate the risk of any pain or discomfort. This takes around 30-40 minutes to take effect, so consider that when booking your appointment. Once suitably numb, your doctor will then use the microneedling device on the predetermined treatment areas, taking care to minimise discomfort. In total (and depending on the areas you are treating), the treatment should take around 30 minutes.
After the treatment, your doctor will apply an ointment and ask you to refrain from wearing makeup for 24 hours. Any redness or swelling will subside within 12-24 hours. You may have some tightness, peeling, dryness for a few days after but you can expect to return to normal life straight away.