Microneedling (also called collagen induction therapy) works by creating thousands of tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin using very fine needles. These microchannels trigger your body’s natural healing response — and that’s where the magic happens.

Step-by-step what’s happening:

1. Controlled micro-injury
A medical-grade device gently stamps or glides across the skin, creating precise microchannels.

2. Healing response activated
Your body recognizes the tiny injuries and sends growth factors to the area.

3. Collagen + elastin production increases
Fibroblast cells produce new collagen and elastin — the building blocks of firm, smooth skin.

4. Skin remodels over time
Over several weeks, skin becomes thicker, tighter, and more even in tone and texture.

Not really as most patients find it manageable. A topical anesthetic may be applied before treatment to minimise discomfort. During the procedure, most patients describe a mild prickling or scratching sensation. The face may feel warm and sensitive immediately after, similar to a mild sunburn, which typically settles within a few hours.

We recommend waiting at least 24 hours before applying makeup to allow the skin to begin its initial recovery. By day 2 or 3, most patients find the skin has settled enough to resume their normal routine comfortably.

Clear + Brilliant uses a lower-intensity fractional laser that targets the superficial layers of the skin, making it gentler with less downtime. Fraxel penetrates deeper and is better suited to more significant concerns such as deep lines, scarring, or advanced sun damage. Clear + Brilliant is often described as a maintenance or entry-level fractional laser.

Yes, Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) is a type of broadband pulsed light source.

One of the biggest benefits of IPL Treatments is that they require far less downtime than more invasive treatments such as chemical peels or other, more intense, fractal lasers. If you have a busy schedule or are someone who can’t take time off to stay home for a few days, but are ready to look and feel your best, IPL is a great option for you.

Other advantages of IPL treatments include:

• Non-invasive and non-surgical that can provide dramatic results with little to no downtime
• Bypasses the skin’s outer layer, so there is minimal discomfort and no scarring
• Depending on the treatment areas, can be completed in very short sessions
• Addresses a variety of cosmetic skin concerns at the cellular level, going deeper than many alternative treatment options

Downtime is often one of the biggest deterrents to starting a cosmetic skincare program and there is no other procedure that offers as little downtime and the dramatic results that IPL does. Most people can return to their normal activities right away and no one would guess they just had a cosmetic treatment!