Question 1

What to expect?

Accepted Answer

Total treatment time takes approximately 45-60 minutes. With the action of microneedling - approximately 5 minutes.

Topical anaesthetic cream is generally not recommended in microneedling as a 2017 study showed that microneedling in patients was safe and effective without topical anaesthetic. Studies show that topical anaesthetic may even hinder the proliferation and synthesis of collagen (the protein that helps our skin look younger) - (University of Washington, 2017).

Question 2

How will my skin look after treatment?

Accepted Answer

Initially your skin may look red and flushed as if you have mild sunburn. This will resolve quite quickly and your skin’s appearance should be back to normal in 24 hours.
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Question 3

How will my skin feel after treatment?

Accepted Answer

For the first few hours your skin may feel tight and mildly sensitive. This will resolve within a few hours.

Question 4

How often is microneedling recommended?

Accepted Answer

Results will start to show 4-6 weeks after treatment as this is the prime time for skin cells to have finished their regeneration process.

If further treatments are required, it is recommended to be done at monthly intervals.
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Question 5

Is this treatment safe while pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately Ayumah Asigri Aesthetics does not carry out any treatments on pregnant ladies. 
For ladies who have recently given birth, treatment can be done from 6 months postnatally.

Question 6

Who cannot have microneedling?

Accepted Answer

• Those who have recovered from any form of illness within the last week.
 • Individuals with active inflammation/acne, congestion, spots, cold sores or warts.
 • Individuals with open wounds, sunburn, excessively sensitive skin, dermatitis or inflammatory rosacea in the area to be treated.
 • Individuals with a history of allergies, rashes or other skin reactions; or if you are sensitive to infections.
 • Individuals who have taken Roaccutane within the past year, or have received chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
 • Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding (lactating).
 • Individuals who have any history of herpes simplex.
 • Individuals who are run down, or suffering from illness or have immune system-related diseases.
 • Take any form of medication that triggers your immune system.

Question 7

Can I microneedle at home?

Accepted Answer

Home microneedling kits, or home rollers, are becoming more and more popular. They’re widely available and inexpensive.
Rollers used at home use shorter, duller needles than professional microneedling devices. They temporarily stimulate blood vessels to brighten the skin. But home rollers usually won’t give you the same results as microneedling done in clinic by a professional.

Like professional microneedling devices, home rollers can spread germs if they aren’t cleaned properly. Don’t use a home roller on infected skin.

Rollers and microneedling cartridges used at Ayumah Asigri Aesthetics are single-use patient devices and are disposed of immediately after treatment in a designated sharps bin.

Ayumah Asigri
Independent Nurse Prescriber
Aesthetics Nurse

Microneedling – Face, Scalp & Body