Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that uses tiny sterilised needles to create controlled micro-channels in the top layer of your skin. This controlled micro-trauma induces your body's natural healing response, leading to a cascade of benefits for a more youthful and radiant complexion.

Here's a closer look at microneedling and its advantages:

Stimulating Renewal:

Microneedling creates tiny channels in the skin. Your body perceives these channels as micro-wounds, prompting it to send healing factors to the area. This stimulates the production of collagen and elastin, the building blocks of healthy, youthful skin. Increased collagen and elastin lead to:

• Improved Skin Texture: Fine lines and wrinkles appear less noticeable, leaving your skin smoother and more even-toned.

• Enhanced Elasticity: As collagen production increases, your skin regains elasticity, resulting in a firmer and tighter appearance.

• Reduced Scarring: Microneedling can be effective in minimising the appearance of acne scars and other blemishes by stimulating collagen production to fill in those areas.

• Reduced pore size

Beyond Collagen Boost:

Microneedling offers additional benefits:

• Increased Product Absorption: The micro-channels created during the procedure temporarily increase the absorption of skincare products, allowing them to penetrate deeper layers of the skin and improve their effectiveness. Powerful serums will be applied after your treatment for enhance results, or you can add on mesotherapy, plant based stem cell exosomes or PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) for more enhanced results.

• Targeted Treatment: Microneedling can be customised to address specific concerns. For example, combined with topical medications, it can be used to target stretch marks and acne scarring.

Suitable for Many Skin Concerns:

Microneedling is a versatile treatment that can address a variety of concerns:

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Acne scars

• Sun damage

• Stretch marks

• Large pores

• Uneven skin tone

Considering Microneedling?

If you're looking for a way to improve your skin texture, reduce wrinkles, or minimise scars, microneedling might be a good option for you. Here are some things to consider:

• Consultation: A consultation with one our qualified practitioners is crucial to discuss your goals, determine if microneedling is suitable for you, and address any potential risks.

• Multiple Sessions: Microneedling results are often subtle and improve gradually. Typically, multiple sessions spaced at specific intervals are recommended for optimal results.

• Downtime: Microneedling typically involves minimal downtime, with some temporary redness or swelling possible.

Ready to explore the potential of microneedling? Contact Byova today to schedule a consultation and see if this treatment can help you achieve your desired skin goals!

Generally, for optimum results, a course of treatments will take place every 4-6 weeks for a series of 3-6 treatments.

Microneedling is relatively pain-free and feels like a light vibrating sensation on the skin with very light pressure applied.

Numbing cream is not recommended as this will reduce to absorption of serums after treatment.

• Try not to drink any alcohol within 24 hours prior to your appointment or caffeine on the day of your appointment.

• Arrive to your appointment without make-up or we can remove it for you.

• Do not have treatment 2-4 weeks before or after a laser treatment or chemical peel, as this can increase swelling and redness or hyperpigmentation.

• Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours prior to treatment.

• Do not use any retinoid products in the area to be treated for 5 days prior to your appointment.

Microneedling typically involves minimal downtime, allowing you to get back to your daily routine quickly. Immediately after treatment, you will experience some minor swelling, redness, and tenderness. This is usually temporary and resolves within a few hours or days. Other reactions may include slight tightness and mild flaking.

To avoid the risk of any complications, please follow the below after care:

• Most people will be able to return to normal activities.

• Keep hydrated to help your skin heal and rejuvenate faster.

• For the first 24 hours after being treated, do not apply makeup or have a spray tan and avoid unnecessarily touching your face as this will help to reduce the risk of infection. You can still wash your face as normal with clean hands.

• Avoid alcohol for 24-48 hours after being treated to reduce swelling and redness.

• Avoid vigorous exercise, sunbathing, extreme temperature (hot and cold) such as saunas/steam baths to reduce prolonged swelling, redness and infection risk.

• Do not have microneedling done 2-4 weeks before or after a laser treatment, IPL or chemical peel, as this can increase swelling and redness.

• After treatment, wear sunscreen and avoid UV exposure.

• Do not have facial massages, facial-electro stimulation, dermaroller/microneedling, semi-permanent makeup or microdermabrasion for up to 8 weeks before and after your treatment, and not until your treatment has completely healed. This is to reduce swelling and infection risk.

• Do not use any retinoid products in the area to be treated for 5 days after your appointment.

• Leave 2 weeks after microneedling before having Dermal Filler or Anti-Wrinkle injections.

• Some tenderness during and after treatment is normal. You can use painkillers and cold compresses (a clean cloth dipped in cold water, wrung out, applied to the injected area) to help any discomfort. Arnica cream, fresh pineapples/bromelain tablets can reduce bruising and swelling.

• If redness, tenderness, itching and swelling continues to worsen after a few days, contact us.

• Escalating pain is not normal, and you must contact us for follow up.

Whilst microneedling is generally considered a safe and effective treatment, it's important to be aware of some potential risks involved. Here's a summary to ensure you make an informed decision:

• Temporary Discomfort: The procedure itself can cause some minor discomfort. Topical anestheticis not recommended as it will reduce absorption of serums after treatment. You might also experience some redness, swelling, or pinpoint bleeding immediately after the treatment. These effects are usually temporary and resolve within a few hours or days.

• Infection: As with any procedure that penetrates the skin, there's a slight risk of infection. Byova uses sterilised needles and adheres to strict hygiene protocols to minimise this risk.

• Scarring: In rare cases, microneedling can lead to scarring, especially if performed incorrectly or on individuals prone to scarring. Choosing an experienced and qualified professional significantly reduces this risk.

• Allergic Reaction: If you have allergies to certain topical medications or disinfectants used during the procedure, you might experience an allergic reaction. Discussing your medical history during your consultation is crucial to identify any potential risks.

• Uneven Results: In inexperienced hands, microneedling can lead to uneven results, such as pigmentation changes or textural irregularities. Byova's team comprises of highly trained professionals who use precise techniques to ensure optimal and even outcomes.

Minimising Risks at Byova:

Byova prioritises your safety and well-being. Here's how we minimise risks during microneedling treatments:

• Comprehensive Consultations: We discuss your medical history, desired results, and potential risks to ensure microneedling is suitable for you.

• Experienced Professionals: Our team comprises of highly trained and experienced professionals who use proper techniques and sterile equipment.

• Tailored Treatments: We customise the microneedling procedure based on your individual needs and skin concerns.

• Aftercare Instructions: We provide clear aftercare instructions to minimise potential side effects and promote optimal healing.

Open Communication is Key:

At Byova, we believe in complete transparency. During your consultation, we will discuss all aspects of microneedling, including potential risks and side effects. This allows you to ask questions and feel confident in your decision.

Remember, these potential risks are uncommon when choosing a qualified and experienced provider like Byova. We take every measure to ensure a safe and successful microneedling experience for you.

• Pregnant and breast-feeding women.

• People with a general history of severe allergic reactions. Please discuss with your practitioner the products that will be used.

• If you have an active infection, cold sore, open wound, papulopustular rosacea, keratoses, autoimmune skin disorders, chronic skin disorders, acne or inflammation at the site of injection.

• If you have a bleeding disorder, such as haemophilia.

• Patients on Isotretinoin for up to 6-10 months after completing their course of treatment.

• Some supplements such as Vitamin A, C or E, Ginkgo Biloba, Garlic, fish oils, St. John's Wort or some pain killing medicines such as aspirin, or ibuprofen or bloodthinning medication can increase your risk of bruising.

Please see our Prices page for full fee information.

Boost your treatment with:

• Mesotherapy (+£150 supplement)

• Plant based stem cell exosomes (+£300 supplement)

• Platelet Rich Plasma treatment (Vampire facial) (£+250 supplement)

• Dr Hemel Mandalia

• Dr Sundeep Varma