No. 04 · Nurse-led
Microneedling
in Whitley Bay.
Watch the 2 short videosFrom consultation to aftercare. No sound, words on screen.
Real clients, real clinic
Texture and tone, built over weeks.
- 60 minute visit
- 20 minutes of numbing
- Usually 3 sessions, 4 weeks apart
- Pink for a day or so
Photos from my client gallery, shared with permission. Results vary from person to person. See the full gallery
Microneedling at a glance
- Who it may help
- Adults with acne scars, large pores, uneven texture or sun damage who want better skin without injectables.
- What happens
- Numbing cream for 20 minutes, then 20 to 30 minutes with the SkinPen. The visit takes about 60 minutes. Most people need 3 sessions, four weeks apart.
- Downtime
- Pink skin, like mild sunburn, for 12 to 24 hours, sometimes 48. Mild peeling on days 3 to 5 is normal. No make up for 24 hours.
- Price
- £90 per session, or £110 with mesotherapy. The Glow Package of 3 sessions, with a skin booster at session 3, is £280.
- Choosing a practitioner
- Read my guide to choosing a microneedling practitioner
- Book
- Your first 30 minute consultation is free if you are new. See prices and payment options or book a time.
Results vary from person to person.
Short videos
Watch before you book.
Each video is about a minute long and walks through one treatment. They have no sound. The words are shown on screen and written out under each one.
Video
Microneedling with mesotherapy
A short video about microneedling with a vitamin and peptide serum, from numbing cream to aftercare. It has no sound. The words are written out below.
Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. They are not clients. Results vary from person to person.
What the video says
- Still zooming in on those pores?
- Collagen thins as we get older. Old breakouts can leave shallow dips, and side light finds every one.
- The pen I use SkinPen, with a sealed sterile cartridge for each client. Fourteen fine needles, set to the depth each area needs.
- Numbing cream goes on for 20 minutes. Most people describe a buzzy prickle that's easy to manage.
- Deeper on the cheeks, lighter round the eyes. Slow overlapping passes, about 20 to 30 minutes.
- Under the surface Tiny channels, then repair. Your skin reads them as small injuries and starts laying down fresh collagen and elastin.
- Adding mesotherapy? I massage a vitamin and peptide serum in at the end, through those same channels.
- Straight after Pink and warm, like mild sunburn. It usually settles within a day or two.
- Looking after it at home First 24 hours No make up. Gentle cleanser. First week No retinol, acids or vitamin C. Some flaking. Every day SPF 30 or higher, even when it's grey.
- Smoother, brighter skin over 6 to 8 weeks. A course of three, four weeks apart, suits most people. Results vary
- Shall we look at your skin together? Microneedling with mesotherapy, £110 New to me? Your consultation is free. Seaton Delaval, near Whitley Bay. Book online or message me
Video
Microneedling facial
A short video about a microneedling facial, from numbing cream to aftercare. It has no sound. The words are written out below.
Some images in this video are AI generated for illustration. They are not clients. Results vary from person to person.
What the video says
- Lift lighting is brutal, isn't it?
- why it shows Old breakouts leave shallow dips Collagen thins as we get older too, so pores look wider and side light catches every edge.
- a proper look first Free consultation if you're new Active acne, a cold sore or isotretinoin in the last six months means we wait.
- the pen I use SkinPen, with a fresh sealed cartridge Sterile and single use, opened in front of you.
- Twenty minutes of numbing
- how it feels A buzz and a little prickle Deeper on the cheeks, lighter round the eyes and forehead. The needling takes 20 to 30 minutes.
- Tiny channels, then repair The pen makes thousands of controlled channels Your skin treats them as small injuries and closes them Fresh collagen and elastin may form as it heals Nothing goes in unless we add a serum. Your own skin does the work.
- straight after Pink, like a light sunburn Usually 12 to 24 hours, sometimes 48. I finish with a calming mask and SPF.
- at home SPF, every single day No make up for 24 hours. Skip retinol, acids and vitamin C for 5 to 7 days, and saunas or pools for 48 hours.
- Flaky around day three? Normal. Leave it be and keep moisturising.
- Three sessions, four weeks apart The full result builds over 6 to 8 weeks.
- Smoother, more even A gradual change. Results vary.
- Curious if it suits you? Microneedling facial, £90 New to me? Your consultation is free. Seaton Delaval, near Whitley Bay. Book online or message me
How it works
From door to done.
- ConsultationNo needles. We talk about your skin and your health, and I check microneedling is right for you.
- Numbing cream20 minutes, longer than for filler because we treat the whole face. I cleanse your skin and we go over the plan.
- Microneedling20 to 30 minutes. A new sterile cartridge, used once. Deeper on the cheeks, lighter around the eyes and forehead. It feels buzzy and prickly, and most people find it manageable.
- FinishMesotherapy serum if you’ve chosen it, then a calming mask and SPF. About 60 minutes in all.
- Next sessionFour weeks later. Most people see the best results after 3 sessions.
Pricing
What it costs.
Microneedling is priced per session. You can add mesotherapy. This adds a serum with vitamins and growth factors at the same visit, for extra glow.
| Treatment | Per session | |
|---|---|---|
| Microneedling facial. 60 minsCollagen induction for texture, pores and scarring. | £90 | |
| Microneedling with mesotherapy. 60 minsMicroneedling plus targeted infusion for extra glow. | £110 | |
| Microdermabrasion. 50 minsMechanical exfoliation to smooth texture and brighten skin. | £110 | |
| Glow Package. 3 sessions + complimentary skin booster on session 3Course of sessions for a stronger skin quality result. | £280 |
Most people need three sessions, four weeks apart. If you are new, your first 30 minute consultation is free.
Before you book
The honest details.
What it is
- Collagen induction therapy. SkinPen’s tiny sterile needles make small, controlled punctures in the top layer of skin. As your skin repairs, it may make new collagen and elastin.
- Nothing added, unless you choose mesotherapy. I’m helping your skin do something it already does, more slowly as you get older.
- Why 4 weeks apart. Your skin makes the most new collagen 3 to 4 weeks after each session. Coming sooner doesn’t speed it up. A longer gap gives each session less to build on.
- Mesotherapy upgrade. Growth factors, peptides or vitamins go in through the same channels at the end, for extra brightness at the same visit.
- May help with scarring, large pores and uneven skin tone. Results vary from person to person.
Is it for me?
- You have acne scarring you’ve been told is “permanent”.
- You want to soften pigmentation, sun damage or stretch marks.
- You have enlarged pores or uneven texture.
- You want better skin quality without injectables.
- You’re happy to commit to a 3 session course.
- You’re 18 or over and in good general health.
I’ll postpone, or send you elsewhere, if you:
- Have active cystic or inflamed acne. We’d wait until it calms.
- Have a cold sore or active skin infection.
- Take roaccutane (isotretinoin). You need to be 6 months off it.
- Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Have a history of keloid scarring.
- Have photos or an event in the next 5 to 7 days. Pinpoint redness can take 2 to 3 days to fade.
Aftercare
- Skin looks like light sunburn for 12 to 24 hours, sometimes 48.
- Leave make up off for 24 hours while the tiny channels close.
- Stop retinol, AHAs and vitamin C for 5 to 7 days, and use a gentle cleanser and the aftercare moisturiser instead.
- SPF 30 or higher every day for at least 2 weeks.
- Stay out of saunas, hot yoga and swimming pools for 48 hours.
- Rest from exercise on the day of treatment.
- Mild peeling 3 to 5 days later is normal.
- The full result builds over 6 to 8 weeks as new collagen forms.
Risks
- Common: redness for 24 to 48 hours, mild swelling, mild peeling on days 3 to 5, and tiny spots of bleeding during the session.
- Less common: darker patches of skin (pigmentation), mainly in darker skin tones. I adjust depth and aftercare to lower this risk. A short breakout, or longer redness in very sensitive skin.
- Rare: infection. Following your aftercare helps prevent it. Pigmentation can get worse without daily SPF.
I’m NMC registered. If I don’t think treatment is right for your skin, I’ll say so rather than treat for the sake of it.
Common questions
Good to know.
Does it hurt?
Numbing cream goes on for 20 minutes first. With that, most clients describe a mild prickling and vibrating sensation. Not pain. Cheeks are usually the most comfortable area. Forehead and around the lips can be more sensitive.
How many sessions do I need?
3 sessions, four weeks apart, is the standard protocol for proper results. For deeper scarring or stubborn pigmentation, I might recommend 4 to 6.
What’s the downtime?
Skin looks flushed for 12 to 24 hours. Sometimes 48. Like a light sunburn. Most clients are back to normal by the next morning. Day 3 to 5 you might see mild peeling. That’s a good sign. Not a bad one.
Will it help with acne scars?
Yes. Microneedling is one of the few treatments with strong evidence for atrophic (pitted) acne scarring. Realistic improvement takes 4 to 6 sessions over 6 to 9 months. We agree on realistic targets at consultation.
Will it help with pigmentation?
Often, yes. Especially sun damage and post-inflammatory marks. For melasma I’m more cautious. Heat or trauma can sometimes make it worse. I adjust depth and aftercare carefully if you have melasma.
What’s the difference between microneedling and dermarollers/at-home rollers?
Significant. Medical microneedling uses sterile single-use needles at controlled depths (0.5 to 2.5mm). At-home rollers are short. Blunter. They can’t be properly sterilised. Fine for product penetration. They don’t trigger a real collagen response. And they can introduce infection.
What’s mesotherapy and is it worth the upgrade?
Mesotherapy infuses growth factors, peptides or vitamin cocktails through the same micro-channels at the end of the session. Worth it if you want maximum brightness at the same appointment. For pure scarring or texture, basic microneedling is enough.
Can I have it during summer?
You can. But SPF discipline becomes critical. Sun on freshly-treated skin causes pigmentation. Going on holiday in the next 4 weeks? We usually wait.
What if I’ve been on roaccutane?
You need to be at least 6 months off roaccutane (isotretinoin) before microneedling. The medication affects how your skin heals for that long.
Can I have it if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Pregnancy: no. We wait. Breastfeeding: limited evidence. I usually wait until breastfeeding is finished.
Take it home
Homecare pairing.
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Across the North East.
Clients travel from across the North East for microneedling at Refined. Pick your town below for the drive, parking and local questions.
Tynemouth · 4 miles
Microneedling in Tynemouth →
12-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Cramlington · 4 miles
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10-min drive via the A189.
Newcastle upon Tyne · 8 miles
Microneedling in Newcastle →
25-min drive heading north on the A189.
Blyth · 3 miles
Microneedling in Blyth →
9-min drive via the A193.
Morpeth · 12 miles
Microneedling in Morpeth →
22-min drive via the A192.
North Shields · 5 miles
Microneedling in North Shields →
15-min drive via the A1058 Coast Road.
Gosforth · 8 miles
Microneedling in Gosforth →
20-min drive via A191 then A189.
Jesmond · 9 miles
Microneedling in Jesmond →
22-min drive via A1058 or A189.
Darras Hall · 14 miles
Microneedling in Darras Hall →
28-min drive via A189 then A696.
Ponteland · 12 miles
Microneedling in Ponteland →
25-min drive via A696 then A189.
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