Microneedling is described as a minimally invasive skin rejuvenation treatment using tiny sterilised needles to create micro-punctures in the skin. As the skin is punctured, alerts are sent to the dermal fibroblasts cells which help repair and regenerate damaged tissues. These fibroblast cells stimulate collagen production which in turn helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores and the overall appearance of the complexion. As a popular skin treatment usually performed in a beauty salon, at home kits are now trending.

All prices are correct at time of publishing.

 At Home 

Devices used at home range from the derma roller to the derma stamp

Advantages of at home devices are: They generally work out less expensive than salon treatments; More convenient as the person can use at a moment’s notice without the need to book an appointment and leave the comfort of home.

Disadvantages are: Risk of infection if the device is not properly sanitised before every use; Risk of skin damage if too much pressure is used. .

If you decide to try At Home Microneedling make sure you read and follow the instructions carefully. Founder and owner of Banish, Daisy Jing explains: “As DIY aesthetics continue to trend, I’m seeing a concerning shift: creators are now using professional-grade, motorized microneedling pens at home – devices designed for clinical settings and trained hands”  Daisy has worked in microneedling for 13 years and founded her company in 2013. While she believes in the benefits of microneedling, she has seen growing safety concerns with how it’s being practiced online. Some common risks Daisy has noticed: Skin tearing from improper use, Adulterated numbing creams,  Applying harsh active ingredients immediately after treatment and  First-time users attempting depths as deep as 2.5mm.

Daisy continues: “That’s why I created the Banisher 3.0, a tool designed to solve those safety concerns. World-Renowned Acne Scar Specialist Dr. Davin Lim and Harvard Dermatologist Dr. Abby Waldman endorses the Banisher 3.0 system to be the safest at-home microneedling device. I created Banish specifically to make at-home microneedling safer, simpler, and more foolproof.”. 

The Banish Kit  is designed with: Ultra-thin, 00.05mm gold-plated titanium needles & 2 replaceable heads, a manual stamper (not motorized or roller-based) for precise pressure control, a built-in cap to pour sanitising liquid in (sanitising liquid not included) and a dark spot corrector serum to support brightening and post treatment recovery. Cost £130.00

Banish is based in California, so products will be sent from the USA. 

At a Clinic

Advantages of microneedling treatment in clinics are: Generally use motorised pens using longer needles to penetrate the skin deeper; treatments can be tailored to the clients needs and based on skin type; clinics adhere to strict sanitation standards; use sterile single-use needles and are licensed to carry out the treatment.

Disadvantages are: More expensive than at home treatments and require more downtime due to the needles penetrating deeper into the skin. A course of 3-6 sessions is usually required for best results, and the sessions are usually spaced 4-6 weeks apart.

Amie Newell, owner of Bespoke Skin Solution , a home based clinic in Essington, near Wolverhampton states: “It is important to check how qualified the person who is delivering the treatment is. The government is tightening regulations. I am Level 4 qualified in microneedling through an Ofqual-regulated award body, am fully insured to carry out the treatment and I work in line with current safety, hygiene and infection-control sharps box, single use standards.”

Bespoke Skin Solution charge £65.00 per session which includes skin preparation, microneedling and post treatment calming products with aftercare advice provided. A consultation of about 40mins must be booked before the treatment to get a medical history/assessment expectations. They use a motorized bio pen with built in LED light therapy and microcurrent.  Amie continues: “ This pen allows precise control of needle depth and speed, ensuring a consistent, safe and effective treatment across different areas of the skin. The device uses sterile, single use needle cartridges for each client.”

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Bespoke Skin Solution image provided by Amie