Start with a Skin Consultation so we can assess your concerns, discuss your skin history and determine whether needling is suitable. We’ll explain any preparation needed before treatment.

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This depends on your concerns, goals and response to treatment. A series may be recommended, with the number and timing of appointments discussed following assessment. Results develop gradually and vary between individuals.

Face and neck appointments, including those covering the décolletage, include Healite LED before needling and a calming sheet mask afterwards.

Body skin needling includes Healite LED before treatment. Optional Meso-Glide upgrades are charged separately.

Follow any personalised preparation instructions provided at your consultation. Keep your skin well moisturised, use daily SPF 50+ and avoid tanning or excessive sun exposure before your appointment.

Let us know about your skincare products, medications, recent treatments and any changes to your health. We’ll advise whether active products, such as retinoids or exfoliating acids, need to be paused. Do not stop prescribed medication without advice from your prescribing clinician.

Contact the clinic before attending if you develop sunburn, broken or irritated skin, an infection, a cold sore or a significant breakout in the treatment area. Your appointment may need to be rescheduled.

Active breakouts, inflammation or infection may affect whether needling is appropriate. Your skin will be assessed first, and another approach may be recommended before proceeding.

Skin needling aims to improve their appearance, not guarantee complete removal. Suitability and likely improvement depend on the type, age and condition of the concern, along with your skin’s response.

At Desira Dermal, skin needling is performed without numbing cream. You may feel prickling, scratching or discomfort, with some areas feeling more sensitive than others.

Treatment settings are selected according to your skin, the area being treated and your tolerance. Let Emily know if you feel uncomfortable so treatment can be paused and reassessed.

If you’re concerned about discomfort, please discuss this before booking. Do not apply your own numbing cream before your appointment unless specifically instructed.

No. Your standard skin needling appointment is a complete treatment, including the standard glide and the listed LED and mask inclusions.

A targeted MG Meso-Glide, MG-EXO SKIN or ÜBER PRO Peel may be recommended where suitable, but upgrades are optional. Emily will explain the benefits, suitability and additional cost before treatment.

The core MG-Collection offers formulations focused on concerns such as dehydration, pigmentation, congestion, visible signs of ageing and scarring.

MG-EXO SKIN is a separate formulation combining exosome technology with hyaluronic acid and supporting ingredients, designed to complement skin needling with a focus on overall skin quality and rejuvenation.

You don’t need to choose based on the product name or price. Emily will assess your skin and explain which option, if any, is appropriate.

Some downtime is expected. Your skin may look red and feel warm, tight or sensitive, with a mild sunburn-like sensation for 24 to 48 hours. Dryness, light flaking and small pinpoint marks or bruising may also occur.

Recovery varies depending on the treatment area, intensity and your skin’s response. Allow time for your skin to settle before an event.

Contact Desira Dermal if redness lasts longer than 48 hours, symptoms worsen or you experience an unexpected reaction.

Avoid cleansing for the first 12 to 24 hours unless otherwise advised, and avoid makeup for 24 hours. For the first 24 to 48 hours, avoid heat exposure and intense exercise.

Pause active skincare and exfoliants for 5 to 7 days, or longer if your skin has not fully settled. Use gentle, recommended skincare, apply SPF 50+ daily and avoid direct sun exposure for at least 48 hours.

Personalised aftercare instructions will be provided. Do not pick, scratch or remove flaking skin.

A package may be appropriate if a series is recommended for your skin. We’ll discuss suitability before purchase. Package appointments include the same treatment inclusions as individual appointments, with Meso-Glide upgrades charged separately.

Yes, where suitable. Upgrades are charged separately at each appointment where they are used and are not included in package pricing.

The core MG upgrade and MG-EXO SKIN both replace the standard glide, so you would not be charged for both in the same treatment. An ÜBER PRO Peel may be considered alongside a selected glide only where the combination is appropriate and follows the treatment protocol.