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Clinical Skin Needling 

Also known as collagen induction therapy, skin needling uses a medical-grade device to create microscopic channels in the skin — triggering your body's natural repair process to build new collagen and elastin from within. One of the most effective treatments available for long-term skin improvement.

HOW IT WORKS

What happens beneath the skin

​Understanding the mechanism behind skin needling helps explain why it produces results that surface-only treatments cannot. The key is controlled depth — needles penetrate past the epidermis into the dermis, where collagen lives.

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THE SKINS RESPONSE
Three phases of repair

Phase 1 — Inflammation

Immediately post-treatment, the skin triggers an inflammatory response. Blood flow increases, growth factors are released, and the repair process begins. This is why the skin appears red for 24–48 hours — it is working.

Phase 2 — Proliferation

Over days 2–4, fibroblast cells produce new collagen and elastin. The micro-channels close. The skin begins to look and feel smoother and more supple as new structural proteins form beneath the surface.

Phase 3 — Remodelling

Over weeks and months, the new collagen matures and organises into a denser, stronger skin matrix. This is the phase where the most visible, lasting improvements occur — and why results continue to improve for up to 6 months after treatment.

*** Because results depend on the body's collagen synthesis cycle — which takes weeks to complete — a single needling session will produce some improvement, but a series of treatments compounds the effect significantly. Each session builds on the last.

CLINICAL SKIN NEEDLING
What it Addresses

Loss of firmness & elasticity

Menopausal skin changes

Stretch Marks

Enlarged pores

Neck & décolletage laxity

Superficial acne scarring

Rough & uneven texture

Fine lines & wrinkles

Pigmentation

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RECOMMENDED PROGRAM

How many treatments will I need?

  1. General skin rejuvenation: A series of 4–6 treatments at 4–6 weekly intervals is recommended to build progressive collagen responses that compound over time.

  2. Acne scarring or significant sun damage: May require 6 or more treatments depending on the depth and severity of concern. Samantha will advise at your initial consultation.

  3. Neck, décolletage, or hands: These areas have thinner skin and typically benefit from a tailored needle depth and series — additional to a facial program or as a standalone focus.

  4. Maintenance: Following a full course, one treatment every 6–12 months helps maintain skin health, collagen density, and results long-term.

Investment

Full Face

$199

Complete facial needling with active infusion

Additional Areas

$50

Neck, décolletage, or hands — each

Spot Treatment

from $99

Isolated scarring or small targeted areas

Skin Booster

from $100

Concentrated active ingredients delivered directly it to the skin

Are you ready?

Book a your Skin Needling Treatment

Available Monday to Saturday at The Metabolic Studio, Mount Hawthorn. All treatments begin with a skin assessment so Samantha can tailor the protocol to your skin on the day.

ADDRESS

9/405 Oxford St., 

Mount Hawthorn

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PHONE

0450 094 408

OPENING HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday:
By Appointment

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