Supporting Smoother, Firmer and Healthier-Looking Skin From Within
Skin needling is one of the most clinically effective and widely respected professional skin treatments available — and one that has earned its place as a cornerstone of results-driven skin health programs around the world. It is a treatment that works with the skin’s own remarkable natural healing ability — stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin from within to deliver genuine, progressive and lasting improvement in skin quality, texture and overall appearance.
Unlike treatments that work purely on the surface of the skin, skin needling creates controlled micro-channels within the dermis — triggering a natural wound healing cascade that stimulates the fibroblasts responsible for collagen and elastin production. The result is skin that becomes progressively thicker, firmer, smoother and more resilient over a course of treatments — with improvement that continues to develop in the weeks and months following each session as the skin’s own regenerative processes do their work.
At Symmetry Cosmetic Clinic, skin needling is performed by our experienced registered nurse using professional-grade equipment and a precise, considered technique that is carefully calibrated to your individual skin type, condition and treatment goals. Your comfort, safety and the health of your skin are our absolute priority at every stage of your treatment.
Whether you are addressing a specific skin concern, supporting your skin’s collagen health as part of an ongoing rejuvenation program or looking to meaningfully improve your overall skin quality and resilience, skin needling is a versatile, evidence-based and genuinely transformative professional skin treatment.
Skin needling — also known as collagen induction therapy — is a minimally invasive professional skin treatment that uses a device equipped with fine, sterile needles to create thousands of precisely controlled micro-channels in the surface of the skin. These micro-channels are invisible to the naked eye and cause no lasting damage to the skin — but they are sufficient to trigger the skin’s natural wound healing response, which includes a significant upregulation of collagen and elastin production by the fibroblast cells of the dermis.
This collagen induction effect is the foundation of skin needling’s remarkable versatility and effectiveness. By stimulating the skin’s own regenerative processes rather than relying on external agents alone, skin needling delivers improvement that is genuinely structural — thickening the dermis, improving skin firmness and elasticity and creating a more resilient and youthful skin architecture from the inside out.
The micro-channels created during skin needling also dramatically enhance the penetration and efficacy of active skincare ingredients applied during and after the treatment — allowing professional serums and active infusions to reach the deepSer layers of the skin where they can deliver their benefits most effectively.
Skin needling is a highly versatile treatment that can effectively address a broad range of skin concerns including fine lines and wrinkles, loss of skin firmness and elasticity, acne scarring and depressed scarring, enlarged pores, uneven skin texture and roughness, skin laxity and crepey skin, dull and lacklustre complexion, superficial pigmentation and uneven skin tone, dehydrated and devitalised skin, stretch marks and overall skin quality and resilience. It is suitable for use on the face, neck, décolletage and other areas of the body and can be incorporated into a broader skin health program alongside other professional treatments and medical-grade skincare for comprehensive and enhanced results.
Your skin needling treatment at Symmetry Cosmetic Clinic begins with a thorough skin consultation and assessment — allowing your registered nurse to evaluate your skin type, condition and concerns and confirm your suitability for treatment. A topical numbing cream is applied to the treatment area prior to your session and left to take effect for an appropriate period of time — ensuring your treatment is as comfortable as possible throughout.
The skin needling treatment itself is performed using a professional-grade device that is passed methodically across the treatment area — creating the precise micro-channels that stimulate the skin’s collagen induction response. Most people find the treatment very well tolerated following the application of numbing cream — describing a mild pressure or warmth across the skin surface rather than significant discomfort.
Immediately following your skin needling treatment, the skin will appear flushed and may feel warm and tight — a normal and expected response that reflects the skin’s active healing process. This initial redness typically resolves within twenty four to forty eight hours, after which the skin begins to settle and the gradual process of collagen remodelling and skin renewal gets underway. Some clients experience mild peeling or flaking in the days following treatment as the skin renews — this is a normal and positive sign of the skin’s regenerative response.
Your treatment concludes with a complimentary LED light therapy session — using clinically proven wavelengths of light to calm post-treatment sensitivity, support the skin’s healing response, reduce redness and enhance the overall results of your skin needling treatment. Your registered nurse will apply appropriate post treatment products and provide thorough aftercare guidance before you leave your appointment.
A series of skin needling treatments — typically spaced four to six weeks apart — is recommended for optimal results, with the number of sessions required depending on your individual skin concerns and treatment goals. Results continue to develop progressively between sessions and for several months following your final treatment as the skin’s collagen remodelling process continues.
“Your treatment concludes with a complimentary LED light therapy session — using clinically proven wavelengths of light to calm post-treatment sensitivity, support the skin’s healing response, reduce redness and enhance the overall results of your skin needling treatment.”
1. Comprehensive Skin Consultation and Assessment
Your skin needling journey begins with a thorough consultation and skin assessment conducted by your registered nurse — evaluating your skin type, condition, concerns and treatment history and confirming your suitability for skin needling. We take the time to understand your skin health goals and develop a personalised treatment plan that is precisely tailored to your individual needs and concerns.
2. Personalised Treatment Planning
Based on your skin assessment, a personalised treatment plan is developed — recommending the appropriate treatment intensity, frequency and any complementary treatments or skincare that would further support and enhance your results. Microdermabrasion is most effective when performed as part of a consistent and well-considered skin health program, and your therapist will advise on the most appropriate treatment schedule for your individual skin and goals.
3. Professional Skin Needling Treatment
Your skin needling treatment is performed with precision, expertise and genuine care by your registered nurse — using professional-grade equipment and a carefully calibrated technique that is adjusted to your individual skin type, condition and treatment goals. Your comfort and safety are the priority at every stage and your registered nurse will check in with you throughout your treatment to ensure you feel completely at ease.
4. Ongoing Skin Health Support
Following each treatment your registered nurse will assess your skin’s response and progress — refining your treatment plan where appropriate and providing updated skincare recommendations to support your results between sessions. We provide continued support and guidance throughout your skin needling program and beyond — ensuring your skin continues to improve and thrive long after your course of treatment is complete.
