Doctor-led SkinPen microneedling in Marylebone, London for acne scars, texture, pores and fine lines. FDA-cleared collagen induction from £450. Book today.
If acne scars, rough texture or visible pores have made your skin feel harder to improve with skincare alone, SkinPen microneedling gives your skin a route back to genuine quality. At our Marylebone clinic, patients most often choose it for:
It is worth being clear about what microneedling does not do. It will not lift sagging skin, replace lost facial volume or erase deep static wrinkles, and one session rarely delivers a finished result. It rewards patience across a short course. If you want structural lifting or volume, treatments such as the 8-point facelift or Profhilo may suit you better, and your practitioner will say so at consultation.
Related concerns: this treatment helps with acne scarring and open pores.
SkinPen is an FDA-cleared, CE-marked class II medical device used for collagen induction therapy. It uses 14 surgical-grade stainless steel needles housed in a single-use, closed-tip cartridge to create precise, controlled micro-injuries across the skin surface. The depth adjusts from 0.5mm to 2.5mm, so your practitioner can target specific concerns and tissue depths with accuracy.
These micro-channels trigger the skin’s natural wound-healing cascade, releasing growth factors and stimulating the production of new collagen and elastin. SkinPen is a regulated class II medical device, so it operates to a higher standard than class I microneedling devices such as Dermapen. The closed cartridge design also prevents cross-contamination between patients, which is an important safety distinction in a clinical setting.
Related treatments at Dr Joney De Souza: PRP with SkinPen, exosome therapy, polynucleotides and acne scarring.
Your practitioner uses SkinPen to create thousands of controlled micro-channels across the skin surface. These micro-injuries activate three sequential phases of the body’s natural healing response: inflammation, proliferation and remodelling. Together, these phases drive new collagen and elastin formation, progressively improving skin structure, texture and tone across a series of treatments. Nothing is added to force a change, your own repair process does the work.
Before treatment begins, your practitioner reviews your skin concerns, medical history and treatment goals. Relevant contraindications are checked, including active acne, eczema, psoriasis, open wounds, pregnancy, blood-thinning medication and recent Roaccutane use within six months. This assessment confirms SkinPen is the right choice for your skin at this stage.
Your practitioner applies a topical numbing cream evenly across the treatment area. It stays in place for roughly 30 minutes so the skin is fully numb before needling begins. Most patients find the treatment well tolerated after this preparation step.
Your practitioner thoroughly cleanses the skin and removes the anaesthetic to leave a clean, sterile surface before any needling begins. A serum or hyaluronic acid glide is then applied to help the SkinPen device move smoothly and comfortably across the skin. At this stage, your practitioner selects the appropriate needle depth for the area and concern.
Your practitioner passes the SkinPen device methodically across each area of the face, adjusting needle depth as required. The device creates thousands of precise micro-channels per second, triggering the skin’s collagen induction response. Treatment typically takes 30 to 45 minutes for a full face session, depending on the areas included.
Once the needling stage is complete, your practitioner applies a calming serum and SPF to protect the skin and support early healing, along with written aftercare guidance to take home. Expect redness similar to a moderate sunburn for the first 24 hours, which typically settles by the following day.
Results develop progressively as the skin produces new collagen and elastin over four to twelve months. Most patients complete three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart for the best result. The skin continues to improve for up to twelve months after the final session, and we recommend annual maintenance treatments to sustain the benefit long-term.
Every SkinPen microneedling treatment at Dr Joney De Souza Clinic follows a clear pathway from initial assessment through to aftercare. Knowing what to expect at each stage helps you feel confident and prepared before you arrive at our Marylebone clinic.
Your SkinPen treatment begins with a clinical assessment. Your practitioner reviews your skin concerns, goals and medical history to confirm there are no contraindications. Arrive with clean skin and no makeup. Topical anaesthetic goes on roughly 30 minutes before needling begins, so allow extra time in your schedule. Avoid retinoids, AHAs and BHAs for at least 48 hours before your appointment. If you have had any active skin infection, cold sore or sunburn recently, contact the clinic before your visit to discuss rescheduling.
Once the numbing cream takes full effect, your practitioner cleanses the skin and applies a glide serum before beginning the SkinPen treatment. The device passes systematically across the face, with depth adjusted for each zone. You may feel a mild vibrating or light scratching sensation, and most patients find the procedure very manageable. The full session, including preparation, typically takes 60 to 75 minutes.
Expect redness for 24 to 48 hours, typically resembling a moderate sunburn. Most patients return to work within one to two days. For the first 24 hours, avoid makeup, strenuous exercise, direct sun exposure and saunas. Apply SPF every morning from the day after your session. Avoid active skincare ingredients such as retinoids, acids and vitamin C for at least five days. The skin may feel slightly dry or tight as it heals, which is a normal part of the collagen induction process. Results build progressively over four to twelve weeks and continue improving for up to twelve months.
The outcome of any microneedling treatment depends on device quality, needle depth accuracy, treatment technique and the clinical environment. At Dr Joney De Souza Clinic, every session uses the genuine SkinPen device with a single-use sterile cartridge, in a fully equipped medical aesthetic setting. Carried out by Dr Joney De Souza or a member of our clinical team. Your consultation is with Dr Joney De Souza or Dr Mattia Parducci.
My ‘less is more’ approach has become the mainstay of my practice and clients appreciate that they will have natural looking results.
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Not all microneedling devices are equal in clinical terms. SkinPen holds class II medical device clearance from the FDA and CE marking under MHRA oversight in the UK. Manufacturers classify most competitor devices such as Dermapen as class I, which requires a lower standard of regulatory evidence. Choosing SkinPen at a doctor-supervised clinic means the device, the technique and the oversight all meet a medical standard.
That thinking runs through everything we do, and each session works with the skin’s own collagen and renewal response to support skin quality and lasting skin health over time, which is what skin longevity really means to us.
SkinPen microneedling at Dr Joney De Souza Clinic is priced by treatment area, with course savings available when you book a series of three or six sessions. Your practitioner confirms all pricing at consultation, after a clinical assessment of the areas treated.
SkinPen Microneedling at Dr Joney De Souza is performed by trained associate clinicians under medical supervision. Courses of 3 or 6 sessions offer a significant saving.
| Treatment | Single (£) |
|---|---|
Face | 450 |
Face & Neck | 550 |
Face | 650 |
Eye area | 250 |
Scars, small (10x10cm) | 250 |
PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and SkinPen microneedling are a natural pairing. PRP comes from a small sample of your own blood, which is centrifuged to concentrate the platelets and growth factors. Applied topically right after a SkinPen session, the PRP is drawn directly through the micro-channels created by the needling, reaching deeper layers of the dermis than a topical product could achieve on intact skin.
The growth factors in PRP accelerate the skin’s healing response and amplify the collagen induction already triggered by the micro-injuries. PRP uses your own plasma, so the risk of reaction is minimal and the result is a genuinely natural enhancement of the microneedling outcome. If you have acne scarring, significant textural concerns or want the most comprehensive result from your course, SkinPen combined with PRP is often the route your practitioner will suggest. For a further boost to healing, exosome therapy can also be delivered through the same micro-channels. Your practitioner advises on whether either combination is appropriate for your skin at consultation.
SkinPen microneedling raises a lot of questions, particularly around how it differs from other devices, what results to expect and how many sessions you need. The answers below cover the questions we hear most often at Dr Joney De Souza Clinic in Marylebone.
SkinPen is the first microneedling device cleared by the FDA, and it works through a process called collagen induction therapy. At Dr Joney De Souza Clinic in Marylebone, your practitioner uses it to create thousands of tiny, controlled micro-channels in the skin, which prompts your body to produce fresh collagen and elastin as it heals. This renews the skin from within, improving texture, firmness and tone. The response is your own natural repair process, so results look gradual and natural. The device is sterile and single-use for each patient, which is part of why it is held to a medical standard.
SkinPen suits a wide range of concerns, including acne scarring, fine lines, enlarged pores, uneven texture, dullness and stretch marks. It works across the face and can also treat areas of the body. It improves the quality and resilience of the skin, so many patients use it as part of a longer-term skin programme. Your practitioner tailors the depth and plan to your concern at consultation.
Most patients have a course of three to six sessions, spaced around four weeks apart, to build the best result. You may notice a fresher, smoother appearance within a week or two, while the deeper collagen remodelling continues to improve texture and scarring over the following months. The benefit builds steadily across the course. Your practitioner confirms the right number of sessions for your skin.
A topical numbing cream goes on beforehand, so most patients find the treatment very comfortable, feeling only light pressure and vibration. Downtime is short: expect redness similar to mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, occasionally with slight swelling. Most patients return to normal activities the next day, and makeup can usually go back on after 24 hours. Your practitioner gives you full aftercare to support healing.
Yes. SkinPen works mechanically rather than with heat or light, so it carries a much lower risk of pigmentation change than many laser treatments, which makes it a strong option for darker skin tones. Your practitioner still assesses your skin and history first to confirm it is the right choice. This careful, doctor-led approach keeps the treatment both safe and effective, and it is one reason microneedling is so widely suitable.
Yes. SkinPen is one of the most effective non-laser treatments for acne scarring, because the micro-channels break down old scar tissue and stimulate fresh collagen to remodel the area. A course usually gives the best improvement, and results build over several months. For deeper or more stubborn scarring, your practitioner may recommend combining it with other treatments or considering CO2 laser resurfacing, and will advise the most effective route at your consultation.
Yes. SkinPen pairs especially well with PRP, sometimes called a vampire facial, where your own growth factors are applied to enhance healing and results. It also works alongside polynucleotides and tailored skincare for a fuller skin-quality plan. Your practitioner sequences combined treatments so each works at its best, and advises on the right combination at your consultation.
All three renew the skin, but in different ways. SkinPen works mechanically with minimal downtime and is well suited to texture, pores and scarring across all skin tones. Chemical peels work chemically and are excellent for tone, pigmentation and surface renewal. CO2 laser resurfacing is the most intensive for deep lines and scarring, but needs more recovery. Your practitioner recommends the right option, or combination, for your skin and goals.
SkinPen microneedling starts from £450, with course pricing available, and every price includes the doctor-led consultation and aftercare. You can see the full breakdown on our pricing page. To book, reach us by WhatsApp, phone or online. Dr Joney De Souza Clinic sits in Marylebone, central London, close to Bond Street, Baker Street and Marble Arch.
SkinPen is not suitable during active acne breakouts or skin infections, during pregnancy, or within six months of taking Roaccutane (isotretinoin), so your practitioner reviews your history first. Beyond the face, it can also treat the neck, décolletage and body areas, including stretch marks. Each plan is personalised to your skin and the area being treated, and your practitioner confirms your suitability and the most effective approach at your consultation.
Our patients return to us year after year for natural, precise results. Every review reflects our commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety and a personalised approach to aesthetic care.
Had my second session of PRP with micro needling today and I am so far very happy with my results. Dr De Souza is just the kindest man who really has the best intentions for you.
I highly recommend Dr. Joney and his clinic. I have been his patient for many years and he is definitely one of the best. His work is natural and subtle, he always puts the patient’s interest first and will never try to upsell unnecessary treatments.
Dr Joney is the most wonderful Dr, kind and caring and highly experienced. I feel safe in his care and trust his opinion 100%.
