Microneedling at coLaz clinics

Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses a motorised pen of fine sterile needles to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin. Each channel is a controlled, healing wound the body repairs by producing new collagen, elastin and fibroblasts. The repaired skin is firmer, smoother and better hydrated than the original. At coLaz we use the Dermapen device, the depth set per area, and we always pair the channels with a hyaluronic-acid or growth-factor serum so the active ingredient reaches the lower layers of the skin directly.

Needle depth is matched to the skin and the goal. A face protocol typically uses 0.5mm to 1.0mm for fine lines, pores and overall renewal. Deeper passes of 1.5mm to 2.5mm are used for acne scars, stretch marks and body areas where the skin is thicker. We treat the face, the neck, the decolletage, the abdomen, the thighs, the breast and the upper arms. Stretch marks and scars need the deeper depth, which is why those sessions feel more intense and recover over a longer window than a face session.

A single session gives a visible refresh, but most patients see the strongest result after a course of three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Acne scarring and stretch marks usually need the longer course because the skin remodelling builds over months, not weeks. Face rejuvenation in someone who simply wants brighter, smoother skin can be done as a course of three with maintenance once or twice a year. The exact protocol is agreed at your free consultation, with the course price confirmed in writing.

A topical numbing cream is applied for thirty to forty-five minutes before the session, after which the sensation is best described as a sandpaper-like vibration across the skin. The face area is comfortable for most patients; deeper passes on the body can be more intense, similar to a strong scratch. Immediately after, the skin looks pink as if mildly sunburned for twelve to twenty-four hours. Light flaking from day two to four is normal as the new skin pushes through. Most patients return to work the next day with light cover-up makeup once the first twenty-four hours have passed.

An immediate post-treatment glow shows within a few days as the inflammation settles and hydration improves. The deeper structural change, the new collagen and elastin, builds over four to six weeks and continues for around three months after each session. A course of three to six sessions delivers cumulative results that can last six to twelve months before a maintenance session is recommended. We photograph the area at consultation and at the end of the course so you can see the change honestly.

We do not treat patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding, who have an active skin infection, eczema flare or cold sore in the treatment area, who are on isotretinoin currently or in the last six months, who have a history of keloid scarring, or who have an autoimmune condition affecting the skin. Recent sun exposure, fake tan and active retinol use are reasons to delay rather than cancel. We always review medical history in detail at consultation before treatment is agreed.

A single decolletage, inner-thigh or breast session starts at £150, with a course of three at £390 and a course of six at £600. A full-face session is £190 single, £513 for three or £798 for six, with course rates working out to £133 per session at six. Face and neck combined is £219 single, decolletage or stomach are priced separately, and stretch-mark protocols are quoted by area at consultation. There are no upsells in the chair, and the course rate is the standard rate for any patient who wants the longer protocol.