Experience smoother, clearer, and firmer skin with microneedling at Chiswick Clinic. Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic treatment designed to stimulate collagen production and rejuvenate the skin. Using a professional microneedling device, the XCELLARIS PRO TWIST Microneedling System, to create tiny punctures in the skin, this treatment triggers your body’s natural healing process, promoting the growth of new skin cells, collagen, and elastin. The result is a significant improvement in the appearance of scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and overall skin texture.
This collagen induction therapy is suitable for a variety of skin types and tones, including darker skin. Whether you want to target acne scars, surgical scars, sun damage, or signs of ageing, microneedling can help improve your skin’s tone and resilience with minimal downtime. From improving elasticity to reducing the appearance of stretch marks, this versatile procedure can be tailored to address your unique skin concerns.
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At Chiswick Clinic, we personalise each microneedling treatment to suit your individual skin concern. We use advanced microneedling device, the XCELLARIS PRO TWIST Microneedling System and also offer PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or exosomes to supercharge your results. Our dermatology-led approach ensures safety and effectiveness, particularly for sensitive or darker skin tones. Whether you’re looking for collagen induction, skin rejuvenation, targeted scar reduction, or thickening of menopausal hair, our clinic offers the best microneedling experience in West London.
Microneedling works as a deliberate microtrauma technique by creating tiny punctures in the skin using a microneedling device fitted with ultra-fine needles. These controlled injuries trigger the body’s natural healing process, increasing the production of collagen and elastin. As your skin heals, new skin replaces damaged tissue, leading to improved texture, tone, and firmness. This treatment is particularly effective in reducing scars, including acne scarring and surgical scars, while also improving overall skin elasticity and resilience.
Microneedling is generally well tolerated, even without the application of a topical numbing cream beforehand. Most clients describe the sensation as light prickling or scratching. Any discomfort is minimal and temporary. After the session, you may notice slight redness, similar to mild sunburn, which subsides quickly.
Microneedling can help improve a variety of skin conditions. It is commonly used to treat acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, enlarged pores, pigmentation, sun damage, and stretch marks. It also enhances overall skin texture, making the skin firm and smooth. Microneedling can support hair thickening, particularly in cases of menopausal hair thinning. Clients with eczema or hyperpigmentation have also seen benefits, though consultation is essential to tailor the treatment plan safely.
At Chiswick Clinic, we combine microneedling with ZO® in-clinic skincare protocols to maximise your treatment results. Carefully selected ZO® products are applied before and after your microneedling session to support skin preparation, exfoliation, and post-treatment recovery. This includes gentle cleansers, exfoliating polishes, and clinically proven peels that prepare the skin and enhance the absorption of active ingredients. Post-treatment, we may apply ZO® serums such as Brightalive®, Rozatrol®, or Firming Serum —depending on your skin concern—to further improve outcomes for pigmentation, acne, or ageing. These medical-grade formulations complement the microneedling process and optimise the healing environment for new collagen formation and overall skin rejuvenation.
Microneedling with PRP involves applying platelet-rich plasma derived from your own blood during or after the microneedling session. The PRP accelerates the healing process and stimulates collagen production, resulting in even better outcomes with minimal downtime. This option is especially recommended for clients with deep scars or those wanting to stimulate collagen production more aggressively.
While improvements are often noticeable after one microneedling session, the best results are typically achieved through multiple microneedling treatments. A series of 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is usually recommended. Your treatment plan will be tailored based on your goals, skin type, and the size of the area being treated. Full results will gradually appear as collagen builds beneath the surface of the skin.
At Chiswick Clinic, microneedling is not only used to treat scars but also to prepare the skin for surgical scar revision or reconstructive work. By enhancing blood flow and stimulating collagen production in the treatment area, microneedling can significantly improve tissue quality and elasticity prior to surgery. This preconditioning phase helps reduce the risk of complications such as poor healing or necrosis, especially in areas with compromised blood supply. For clients with complex trauma or long-standing scar tissue, microneedling offers a way to optimise the healing environment before any invasive procedures are performed.
While short-term improvements in skin texture and tone are common, the full benefits of microneedling emerge over time. This is due to the biological process of collagen remodelling. After treatment, the body begins laying down new collagen, which continues to mature and integrate with existing skin structures for up to 18 months. This is why consistent treatment—often in a series—is recommended. Clients should view microneedling as an investment in long-term skin health rather than a one-off cosmetic fix. When done correctly, it strengthens the dermal foundation, resulting in firmer, smoother, and more resilient skin over time.
Immediately after the microneedling procedure, the skin may appear red and feel warm or tight. This is a normal part of the healing process and usually resolves within 24 to 48 hours. Our team will provide detailed aftercare instructions, including what to avoid and how to protect the treated area. Avoid sun exposure, active skincare ingredients like retinol, and heavy exercise for a few days. Following proper aftercare will help you maintain your results and minimise the risk of side effects of microneedling.
Over the years, Dr. Bela has identified multiple melanomas on aesthetic patients—often in areas they hadn’t noticed themselves. In one notable case, during a Botox consultation, he spotted a small but suspicious lesion on a patient’s forehead. When reviewing previous treatment photos, it became clear that the melanoma had gradually developed over time, becoming increasingly visible across sessions. Despite its small size, the lesion was already an early invasive melanoma—but was thankfully detected in time. This case is just one of several examples highlighting how melanoma can remain hidden in plain sight. For this reason, Dr. Bela now offers a discounted mole check for all existing aesthetic patients, making it easier to combine cosmetic care with life-saving early detection.
Your microneedling procedure will be performed by Brigi, our highly experienced aesthetic therapist with over 20 years of hands-on expertise in cosmetic treatments, or Dr. Bela, our founder and dermatologist, with nearly three decades of clinical experience.
To get the best results from your microneedling session, it’s important to follow our pre-treatment advice. This includes avoiding sun exposure for at least two weeks, pausing active skincare products like retinol a few days before treatment, and arriving with clean, makeup-free skin. Hydration is also key—well-hydrated skin responds better to microneedling.
We’ve prepared a detailed pre-treatment guide to help you feel confident and prepared.
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Your practitioner will also review everything with you during your consultation.
Microneedling has minimal downtime. Most clients experience some redness for 1 to 2 days and resume daily activities shortly after treatment.
Yes. Microneedling can improve pigmentation and even out skin tone, including post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and sun damage.
Yes. Microneedling is safe for darker skin and is a suitable alternative to laser treatment, which may pose a higher risk of pigmentation changes.
Yes—when used correctly, at-home microneedling tools can be a valuable complement to professional treatments. While in-clinic microneedling reaches deeper layers of the skin to stimulate collagen and address more advanced concerns, at-home rollers (with much shorter needles) can help maintain results between sessions.
For safety and effectiveness, only clinic-approved, medical-grade home rollers should be used, and hygiene protocols must be followed carefully. During your consultation, we’ll advise you on the correct technique, frequency, and post-use product selection to ensure your skin stays healthy, radiant, and protected.
Common side effects include temporary redness, dryness, or tightness. These typically resolve within a few days. Serious side effects are rare when performed professionally.
Microneedling cost at our Chiswick Clinic starts at £250 for a 45-minute session. Pricing depends on the provider and whether PRP or Exosomes are added.
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