Microneedling Treatments at Advanced Aesthetics & Wellness by Helen

Microneedling uses a series of fine, precision needles to create controlled micro-injuries across the surface of the skin. This kickstarts your body’s own natural repair process, boosting collagen and elastin production as it heals. It’s a genuinely versatile treatment — well suited to fine lines, acne scarring, enlarged pores, uneven texture, pigmentation, dullness and skin that’s begun to lose its firmness. Where it’ll help, treatment can be paired with targeted serums or regenerative add-ons for even stronger results.

Every plan starts with a proper consultation, so we can understand exactly what your skin needs before mapping out the right approach for you. If you’re not sure what’s right for you, get in touch — we’ll figure it out together.

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Results

Improved texture, tone & collagen production

Downtime

Minimal to none

Longevity

Results continue to improve over 4–6 weeks, with benefits lasting several months.”

Treatment Time

30 minutes

Your Treatment Journey

1

Enquiry

Start by reaching out to talk through what's bothering you and what you'd like to achieve. You'll hear back from me personally, not a booking team, and I'll walk you through your options so you know exactly what's suited to your needs. Any questions along the way are always welcome, and you'll get straightforward, professional advice throughout.

2

Consultation

Your consultation is a proper, unhurried face-to-face — never rushed, never a tick-box exercise. Together we'll cover your medical history, discuss what's concerning you and what result you're after, and I'll confirm you're a good candidate before we plan anything further. Getting you a safe, natural outcome that actually suits you is what matters most.

3

Treatment

Every treatment is delivered across my salon and clinics with the same care, precision and attention to detail. My background combines Registered NMC Nurse Prescriber training with real NHS surgical experience, so you're getting genuine clinical skill. I'll always talk you through what to expect first, working in a relaxed setting that puts your comfort and natural-looking results front and centre.

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Post-Treatment Care

Your care continues well after you leave. You'll be given clear aftercare instructions, and if anything crops up — a worry, something that feels off or anything else — you can reach me directly, no middleman. I'll also follow up to check how things are progressing and that you're happy with the outcome, because your wellbeing matters to me long after the appointment ends.

Your Treatment Journey

1

Enquiry

Start by reaching out to talk through what's bothering you and what you'd like to achieve. You'll hear back from me personally, not a booking team, and I'll walk you through your options so you know exactly what's suited to your needs. Any questions along the way are always welcome, and you'll get straightforward, professional advice throughout.

2

Consultation

Your consultation is a proper, unhurried face-to-face — never rushed, never a tick-box exercise. Together we'll cover your medical history, discuss what's concerning you and what result you're after, and I'll confirm you're a good candidate before we plan anything further. Getting you a safe, natural outcome that actually suits you is what matters most.

3

Treatment

Every treatment is delivered across my salon and clinics with the same care, precision and attention to detail. My background combines Registered NMC Nurse Prescriber training with real NHS surgical experience, so you're getting genuine clinical skill. I'll always talk you through what to expect first, working in a relaxed setting that puts your comfort and natural-looking results front and centre.

4

Post-Treatment Care

Your care continues well after you leave. You'll be given clear aftercare instructions, and if anything crops up — a worry, something that feels off or anything else — you can reach me directly, no middleman. I'll also follow up to check how things are progressing and that you're happy with the outcome, because your wellbeing matters to me long after the appointment ends.

Message from Helen Jackson

What matters most to me is that every client walks away looking like themselves, only more confident – that’s always been the goal. I bring the same medical rigour to every appointment that comes from years as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Prescriber, combined with a genuine passion for helping people feel confident in their own skin. My priority has always been subtle, natural-looking results delivered in a calm, welcoming environment, so you walk away feeling looked after, valued and glowing – inside and out. Helping people regain their confidence isn’t just my job, it’s what I love to do.

Helen Jackson
Advanced Nurse Practitioner and Prescriber

Microneedling FAQs

What is microneedling?

Microneedling – also known as collagen induction therapy – is an advanced skin rejuvenation treatment that uses fine needles to create tiny, controlled micro-channels in the skin. This gently triggers your body’s own natural healing response, encouraging it to produce more collagen and elastin, which in turn improves your skin’s overall quality, texture and appearance over time.

Microneedling can address a genuinely wide range of concerns – fine lines and wrinkles, acne scarring, enlarged pores, uneven texture, pigmentation, dullness, sun damage, and a general loss of firmness or elasticity. It’s a good option if you’re dealing with more than one issue at once, since it works on overall skin quality rather than just one specific concern.

Most appointments run for around 45–60 minutes altogether, covering your consultation, prep and the treatment itself – so there’s plenty of time factored in without anything feeling rushed.

Most people find it far more tolerable than they expect going in. Where suitable, a topical numbing cream can be applied beforehand to keep things as comfortable as possible throughout the treatment.

This depends entirely on your individual skin concerns and what you’re hoping to achieve — there’s no single answer that fits everyone. Deeper concerns like acne scarring or more noticeable texture issues generally respond best to a full course of treatments, usually spaced around four to six weeks apart, giving your skin proper time to heal and rebuild collagen between sessions. Milder concerns, like general dullness or early fine lines, might need fewer sessions to see a real difference. Once you’ve completed your initial course, occasional maintenance treatments every few months can help keep your results looking their best over time. We’ll talk through what’s likely to suit you during your consultation, so you’ve got a realistic idea of the journey ahead before committing to anything.

Many clients notice their skin looking brighter and more hydrated within the first week or two after treatment. That said, since collagen production and skin renewal continue working behind the scenes long after your appointment, the more meaningful changes to texture and overall skin quality tend to build gradually over the weeks and months that follow.

Downtime tends to be minimal. It’s normal to have some redness, slight swelling and sensitivity right after your appointment — similar to mild sunburn — but this usually calms down within a few days.

Absolutely — that’s the whole point of how microneedling works. Rather than changing anything about your appearance, it simply encourages your body’s own natural regenerative processes to kick in, focusing entirely on improving the health and quality of your skin. There’s no altering of your features here, just skin that looks healthier, smoother and more like the best version of itself. You’ll still be completely, unmistakably you — just with skin that’s had the chance to repair and renew from within.

Microneedling treatments are not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
 

Before Your Appointment

Taking a bit of time to prepare beforehand makes a genuine difference to how comfortable your appointment feels and the results you’ll get. Have a read through the following before you come in.

  • You don’t need to arrive without makeup on. Every session starts with a thorough cleanse of the area being treated, so there’s really no need to turn up bare-faced — consider it the official start of your appointment.
  • Come along feeling as well as possible, and flag up anything that’s changed with your health, medications or medical history since you booked.
  • Drink plenty of water in the run-up to your appointment. Hydrated skin tends to respond better to treatment and heals more efficiently afterwards.
  • Where you can, cut out alcohol for at least 24 hours beforehand — it can leave you more prone to sensitivity and lingering redness.
  • Avoid heavy sun exposure, sunbeds, and active ingredients like retinoids or exfoliating acids for a few days before your appointment, unless you’ve been advised otherwise.
  • Got a cold sore, an active skin infection, feeling unwell, or had another aesthetic treatment recently? Let me know before your appointment so I can advise you properly.
  • This treatment isn’t suitable if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Not sure if this is the right treatment for you? Book a consultation first, and we’ll talk it through properly before building a plan that’s genuinely right for your skin.
 

Above everything, I want your appointment to feel calm, comfortable and genuinely looked after — somewhere you leave feeling informed, relaxed and confident in what happens next.

Aftercare Advice

Sticking to the guidance below plays a big part in how well your skin heals and the results you’ll see after microneedling.

  • Avoid touching, rubbing or picking at the treated area unless you really need to.
  • Give strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs and excessive heat a wide berth for 24–48 hours post-treatment.
  • Leave makeup off for 24 hours minimum, unless you’ve been told otherwise.
  • Staying hydrated afterwards makes a real difference. Good hydration supports your skin’s natural healing and helps you get the full benefit of microneedling’s regenerative effects.
  • A degree of redness, warmth, sensitivity or mild swelling is entirely normal post-treatment — it can feel a bit like light sunburn, and generally eases within a few days.
  • Hold off on exfoliants, retinoids, acids and other active skincare until your skin has fully recovered.
  • Keep out of direct sunlight, and apply a broad-spectrum SPF every day — SPF 50 ideally — to protect your newly treated skin and lower the risk of pigmentation changes.
  • Keep the treated area clean, and stick to any personal advice you’re given at your appointment.
  • Expect your skin’s texture, radiance and overall quality to keep improving over the coming weeks, as collagen and elastin continue building.
  • Notice anything concerning afterwards? Reach out — your safety and comfort remain a priority long after you’ve left.
 
More than anything, I want to see your skin genuinely healthy, glowing and naturally radiant — and for you to feel properly supported and cared for at every stage of your treatment.