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How does microneedling work?
Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses a sterile device with very fine needles that your doctor glides over the skin, opening thousands of tiny channels. The top layer of skin stays in place, so you heal quickly and the risk of dark marks stays low.
Your skin treats each channel as a tiny wound and answers with fresh collagen and elastin over the following weeks. In one study, six sessions clearly boosted new collagen within three months. It rebuilds your skin from within; it doesn’t add volume or lift sagging skin.
Who shouldn’t have microneedling?
It isn’t suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding, if you heal poorly or form keloid scars, or if your immune system is weakened. Your doctor will wait if you have an infection, painful acne, a tan or recent isotretinoin use.
Microneedling, step by step
- Free consultation: your doctor checks your skin and plans your sessions.
- Preparation: the skin is cleansed; numbing cream is applied for comfort.
- Treatment: the device is passed over the face, taking about 20–30 minutes.
- Course: usually 3–6 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart.
- Maintenance: one or two sessions a year keep your results going.
Results and recovery
Your skin can look brighter within a week or two, and the real change keeps building for months as new collagen forms: smoother, firmer, more even skin. Results fade only slowly as skin ages; sunscreen and not smoking help them last.
Expect redness, mild swelling and a sunburn-like feeling for a few days, sometimes up to a week. Most people go back to work the same day; just skip make-up for 24 hours.
Aftercare
- No make-up for 24 hours
- No gym, sauna or steam for 24–48 hours
- Pause retinol and acids for a few days
- Wear sunscreen every day
Why choose Cutera Aesthetics
- Doctor-led: your microneedling treatment is assessed, planned and performed by our qualified doctors.
- Free consultation: an honest assessment and a clear plan before you commit to anything.
- A plan made for you: your treatment is tailored to your goals, your skin and your health.
- 12 clinics in 7 cities: Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Hyderabad and Sialkot. Find your nearest clinic.
Sources
- American Academy of Dermatology. Microneedling can fade scars, uneven skin tone, and more. Uses, results, downtime, side effects and who should avoid it.
- Iriarte C, Awosika O, Rengifo-Pardo M, Ehrlich A. Review of applications of microneedling in dermatology. Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017; 10: 289–98.
- El-Domyati M, et al. Multiple microneedling sessions for minimally invasive facial rejuvenation: an objective assessment. International Journal of Dermatology, 2015; 54(12): 1361–9.
- Lee SS, Burgener MM, et al. Noninvasive cosmetic treatments for Fitzpatrick IV–VI: a narrative review of safety and efficacy guidelines. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open, 2026; 14(3): e7541.
