• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Signs of ageing and loss of skin firmness

• Enlarged pores and uneven texture

• Scarring (acne, surgical and burns)

• Stretch marks

• Stimulation of collagen and elastin

• Increased skin cell turnover and regeneration

• Temporary increase in topical product absorption

• Improved skin firmness and elasticity

• Reduced size and appearance of pores

• Reduced appearance of scarring

• Reduced appearance of stretch marks

Typically you will see results after a single treatment. More significant and noticeable results occur after a course of 3 to 6 treatments, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart. Maintenance treatments every 3 to 6 months are recommended to help preserve results long-term.

Skin needling is undertaken with minimal discomfort. A topical numbing cream is applied prior to treatment to further reduce sensitivity.

Our Skin Needling Pen uses a vertical, stamping motion rather than the rolling, dragging action of a traditional skin roller device. This causes less trauma to the skin, which is generally associated with reduced discomfort and a faster recovery.

Skin needling is a safe procedure with a low risk of complications. Mild redness, swelling and flaking are common in the days following treatment and settle quickly.

Infection, scarring and pigmentation changes are rare when performed correctly, though risk is higher for certain skin types and histories, including active acne, cold sores, blood-thinning medication, and a tendency to scar.

We'll review your medical history at consultation to confirm the treatment is right for you.

While there's no significant downtime and most daily routines aren't affected, you can expect visible redness and swelling for around 48 hours, with mild residual pinkness fading over the following day or two. You may also notice petechiae, tiny red dots caused by the needling process, which are harmless and fade within a few days.

For the first 24 to 48 hours, avoid sun exposure, makeup and active skincare ingredients to support healing. Your therapist will talk you through full aftercare during your treatment, with detailed guidance also available on our aftercare page and in your consent form.

Facial Rejuvenation: 3-6 treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apart

Facial Acne Scarring: 6+ treatments, spaced 6 weeks apart

Body Scarring: 6+ treatments, spaced 6-8 weeks apart (as body skin generally takes longer to heal than facial skin)

Stretch Marks:

Striae Rubrae (red/pink, newer marks): 3-4 treatments, spaced 6-8 weeks apart

Striae Alba (white, more established marks): 6+ treatments as a starting baseline, spaced 6-8 weeks apart

• Keloid scars

• Pregnancy (Pregnancy affects skin healing and sensitivity, so treatment can't be performed until afterwards.)

• Current or recent use of isotretinoin (Accutane), or within the last 6 months

• Broken skin, active infection or open wounds (unless these can be safely avoided)

Treatment considerations

Please let your therapist know if any of the following apply to you, so we can plan your treatment accordingly:

• Allergies to local anaesthetics

• Penicillin allergy (No direct cross-reactivity with numbing cream ingredients, but worth flagging)

• Anticoagulant or blood-thinning medication (This can increase bruising and bleeding risk, so we may recommend adjusting your treatment or checking with your prescribing doctor first.)

• Impaired wound healing, including diabetes, autoimmune conditions or a weakened immune system, as these can affect healing and increase infection or scarring risk

• Breastfeeding (Topical numbing cream is considered safe to use whilst breastfeeding, just let your therapist know.)

At Bare, client safety is our priority, and we follow clinical protocols to support a safe treatment experience.