Medical Needling

say goodbye to stretch marks

Medical needling uses fast moving needles to penetrate deep into the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin. Multiple needles allow for large areas to be treated efficiently, resulting in shorter treatment times and more effective results.

The puncturing action of the needles triggers the body’s healing response and promotes collagen production, allowing stretch marks to heal in a way that is not possible with topical treatments or lasers.

During your treatment at Eden Skin, a serum containing vitamin D and vitamin A will be applied to your skin. The needling device pushes this serum deep into the skin, aiding the healing process.

The treated area will be covered with gauze and you will need to keep it clean and dry for 48 hours. Full aftercare instructions will be provided at your appointment.

Medical needling is also used in the treatment of scars in cases where further healing is required before camouflage tattooing can be carried out, or to improve the appearance of scars without tattooing.

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FAQs

  • You will begin to see results from your first treatment session. Immdiately after treatment the area will be inflamed. You should carefully follow your aftercare advice and, as your skin heals over the next 6 weeks, your stretch marks will begin to fade.

  • Yes. Once your stretch marks have fully healed you will not require additional treatment, provided you do not experience large weight loss/gain.

  • Most people require 3 treatments, spaced 6-8 weeks apart. Older and deeper stretch marks may require more sessions.

  • Most people find medical needling to be slightly uncomfortable, but not painful. If you are treating a larger area you may wish to take breaks during your session.

  • The best time to treat stretch marks is a soon as they appear, when they are dark red/purple. For pregnancy stretch marks you can begin treatment from 3 weeks post-partum. Needling is also very effective for older stretch marks, simply requiring more sessions.