If there is one treatment that has genuinely earned its place at the forefront of evidence-based skin rejuvenation, it is microneedling. Also known as collagen induction therapy, microneedling leverages one of the most powerful healing mechanisms in the human body — and at Create Your Wellness in Watford, it is delivered with the clinical precision and personalised care that separates a good result from an extraordinary one.
Microneedling uses a precision device fitted with fine, medical-grade needles to create thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin surface. These tiny punctures — too small to cause lasting damage but significant enough to trigger a biological response — initiate the skin’s wound-healing cascade. Growth factors are released. Fibroblasts are activated. Collagen and elastin production is stimulated. Circulation to the area increases.
The result, across a course of treatments, is skin that is genuinely, structurally different: smoother in texture, firmer in quality, more even in tone, and meaningfully improved in the appearance of scarring, pores, and fine lines.
- Acne scars and post-inflammatory scarring
- Fine lines and early wrinkles
- Enlarged pores
- Uneven skin texture and tone
- Stretch marks
- General skin quality and ageing
- Can be combined with PRP for enhanced regenerative results
One of the most powerful combinations in modern aesthetics is microneedling with PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma). By applying your own platelet-rich plasma to the skin immediately following microneedling, the growth factors within the PRP are driven deep into the dermis through the micro-channels created by the needling. The biological synergy between the two treatments significantly amplifies the regenerative result.
Your session begins with a consultation and a detailed skin assessment. A topical anaesthetic cream is applied for 30 to 45 minutes prior to treatment to ensure your comfort. The microneedling device is then moved across the skin in a series of precise passes, with needle depth adjusted according to the area being treated and the concern being addressed.
Post-treatment, the skin typically appears red and feels similar to mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours. This settles quickly, and most clients return to normal activities within 1 to 2 days. A course of 3 to 6 sessions, spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart, is recommended for the most significant results.
At our Watford clinic serving Hertfordshire and the wider surrounding area, microneedling is offered as a standalone treatment and as part of bespoke skin rejuvenation programmes. Your practitioner will assess your skin thoroughly and recommend the most appropriate treatment protocol, needle depth, and complementary treatments to achieve the results you’re working towards.