The Truth About Microneedling: Why Transparency Is Key to Safe, Effective Results

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At Soothe Luxury Skincare & Spa, we offer microneedling not because it’s trendy, but because when done correctly, it’s one of the most effective ways to stimulate natural collagen, improve texture, and restore your skin’s youthful vitality. But let’s be clear: microneedling is not "just a facial."

It’s a controlled skin injury designed to trigger your body’s healing process. That means your overall health, medication use, and even your recent cosmetic treatments can significantly influence your results—and your safety.

So before you book your next appointment, let’s talk about something we take very seriously at Soothe: honesty.

Why Microneedling Requires Medical-Grade Precision

Microneedling creates thousands of micro-injuries in your skin to stimulate collagen production. But if we perform this treatment when your body isn’t ready to heal properly—because of an underlying illness, medication, or recent aesthetic procedure—the results can be compromised or even harmful.

We’re not here to scare you. We’re here to inform and protect you. Because a single microneedling session done at the wrong time or with the wrong products could lead to:

• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation

• Prolonged redness and irritation

• Bruising or pinpoint bleeding

• Delayed healing

• Granulomas (hard inflammatory lumps caused by trapped foreign substances)

• Infection

• Scarring

  
  

  

  Would You Rub SPF into an Open Wound?

  
  

  It might sound dramatic, but imagine this: would you rub sunscreen or perfume into an open wound?

  No?

  Then why apply it straight after needling?

  After microneedling, your skin is temporarily permeable. Anything applied post-treatment must be clean, sterile, and non-toxic. This is why we never use toxic SPFs or generic products directly after your treatment. In fact, we don't contaminate your skin with anything at all.

  
  

  Unlike many other clinics, we do not apply generic skincare products post-treatment. Doing so not only disrespects the integrity of the skin, but also calls into question an understanding of the complex physiological processes taking place after microneedling. Your skin is in a vulnerable state, and we treat it with the respect and precision it deserves.

  
  

  We also do not use LED light therapy after microneedling. Why? Because inflammation is part of the healing cascade. It's what stimulates collagen production. Suppressing this with LED light may feel soothing, but it can interrupt the very response we’ve worked hard to trigger. We trust the skin to do what it was designed to do—heal and renew—and we support it in that process, not interfere with it.

  At Soothe, we use only microneedling-compatible, sterile actives created for the purpose of microneedling to ensure your skin receives what it needs to heal—and nothing that could compromise its integrity long-term.

  
  

  TIP: Always ask your therapist what they're applying to your skin and why. Scan the ingredients listing with your Yukka App for toxins and suitability for microneedling.

  
  

  The Dangers of Not Disclosing Everything

  
  

  We’ll always ask you detailed questions before any microneedling treatment, and it’s vital that you answer honestly. Here’s why:

  ⚠ Medications

  • Blood thinners (aspirin, ibuprofen, warfarin) = increased risk of bruising and bleeding

  • Steroids and acne meds like Roaccutane = delayed wound healing and scarring risk

  • Immunosuppressants = increased risk of infection or poor results

  ⚠ Illness or Infection

  • Even a common cold compromises your immune system and healing ability

  • Cold sores (herpes simplex) can be triggered by the inflammation

  ⚠ Botox or Fillers

  • Microneedling too soon after injectables can displace filler or intensify bruising

  • Safe window post-treatment: usually 2-3 weeks minimum

  
  

  At Soothe, We Prioritise Safety Over Fads

  
  

  We see microneedling as a collaboration between your skin and our expertise. Our protocols are led by science, not social media.

  We never:

  • Rush your treatments

  • Use generic skincare products after needling

  • Ignore your health history

  • Use LED to counteract inflammation we've carefully induced

    
    

  We always:

  • Choose sterile, microneedling-safe actives

  • Wait the appropriate time post-Botox or fillers

  • Adapt your treatment plan based on your health and medications

  • Respect the skin’s natural healing timeline

    
    

  In Conclusion: Don’t Just Trust the Trend. Trust the Process.

  
  

  Microneedling, when done right, is powerful. But it needs to be respected.

  So if you’re ready to start your journey to firmer, healthier, more radiant skin, let’s do it the right way—safely, honestly, and in partnership with your skin’s natural rhythm.

  Because at Soothe, we’re not here for quick fixes. We’re here to create lasting skin confidence.

  
  

  Book Your Consultation

  
  

  If you're curious about microneedling but have questions about your suitability, we're always here to help. Get in touch for a personalised consultation—no pressure, no obligation, just the facts about what’s right for your skin.

  Soothe Luxury Skincare & Spa: Where skincare meets integrity.

  
  

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