The minimally invasive treatment can be used all over the body—from scalp to ankles—to improve the appearance of scars, boost collagen, or encourage hair growth. Microneedling is also a standard treatment for fine lines and wrinkles, sun damage, and stretch marks.

The practice dates back to 1995 but has gained significant traction in recent years thanks to new technology—and YouTube, TikTok, Instagram. As a result, the mesmerizing process stars in tens of thousands of videos and the before/after photos would make anyone speed-book the service. 

Simply put, microneedling is the insertion of very fine, short, sterilized needles into the skin for rejuvenation. “When the skin feels these pinpricks, your body will naturally rush to heal them, resulting in a plumped, more youthful appearance,”

Medical Micro-needling or collagen induction therapy (CIT) uses an electronic device to

create tiny punctures in the skin. The concept is based on the skins natural ability to repair itself when it encounters physical injury. It stimulates new collagen and elastin, similar to how the body creates new skin to heal an open wound. Microneedling can be done on any part of the body.

Prices start from £120