Author: Natalie Ng|Updated: 8 May 2025
Skin needling does a lot more than just boost collagen. It also helps your skin absorb products better, softens fine lines, and makes pores look smaller. Many people also see their skin texture improve, acne scars fade, and hyperpigmentation lighten as the skin heals naturally. This treatment can also help stimulate hair growth, calm stubborn melasma, and repair sun damage. These changes happen because skin needling encourages your body’s natural healing process, which boosts collagen and elastin production deep in your skin. Whether you're curious about collagen induction therapy, wondering whether skin needling hurts, or exploring new options for common skin concerns like wrinkles, enlarged pores, or stretch marks, this simple cosmetic procedure has a lot to offer. It’s a safe procedure for different skin types, including darker skin tones, and it often comes with minimal downtime. Keep reading to find out how this popular treatment works, how many treatments you might need for the best results, and why skin needling could be the missing piece in your skincare routine.
Skin Needling Supercharges Natural Collagen Production
Skin needling uses tiny needles to create small injuries in the top layer of the skin. These tiny injuries trigger the body's natural healing process, which boosts collagen and elastin production. This response helps strengthen the skin's structure and improves its texture over time.
How Skin Needling Boosts Collagen and Elastin
The skin needling procedure works through a process called collagen induction therapy. As the skin heals, it builds new collagen and elastin fibers under the surface. This extra collagen helps the skin stay firm, smooth, and elastic.
Why Collagen Production Matters
As we age, collagen and elastin levels drop, causing fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging. Skin needling encourages more collagen and elastin production, helping to maintain stronger, healthier skin. It also makes the treated area more resilient and supports overall skin health.
Extra Benefit: Better Product Absorption
The tiny holes made during the treatment allow skincare products to absorb deeper into the skin. This makes products that support collagen production work even better.
Skin needling is a popular treatment for many skin types, including darker skin tones, and offers minimal downtime. With multiple treatments, you can achieve smoother, firmer skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines, large pores, and scarring.
Minimizes Enlarged Pores and Acne Scars
Skin needling treatment helps improve the appearance of enlarged pores and acne scars by creating tiny injuries in the top layer of the skin. These controlled injuries trigger the body's natural healing process, leading to more collagen and elastin production around the treated area. As the skin repairs itself, pores appear smaller and acne scars become less noticeable.
How Skin Needling Refines Pores
When tiny needles create micro-injuries, the skin starts building new collagen around pore openings. As more collagen forms, the skin around each pore tightens. This tightening effect makes pores look smaller, even though their actual size doesn't change.
How Skin Needling Softens Acne Scars
Skin needling encourages collagen and elastin production in areas affected by acne scars. Over time, this helps rebuild the skin’s structure, making scars appear shallower and less visible. Regular sessions can gradually improve skin texture and help achieve smoother, more even skin.
What Clinical Studies Say
Some studies, including those cited by the Indian Dermatology Online Journal, show that patients noticed up to a 45% reduction in pore size after about three to four skin needling sessions. Results often start to become visible after about four to six weeks as the skin heals and new collagen forms.
Although early research shows positive results for enlarged pores and acne scars, it's important to know that evidence is still growing. Combining skin needling with good skincare products may improve outcomes, but results vary between individuals and multiple treatments are often needed for the desired results.
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Reduces Stretch Marks and Surgical Scars
Skin needling helps reduce the appearance of stretch marks and surgical scars by boosting collagen and elastin production in the treated area. The tiny injuries created by the skin needling procedure trigger the body's natural healing process, encouraging the skin to rebuild itself with new, healthy collagen fibers.
How Skin Needling Targets Stretch Marks
Stretch marks happen when the skin stretches faster than it can produce collagen. Skin needling treatment stimulates collagen production around these marks, making them appear less deep and less visible over time. Multiple treatments are usually needed to achieve smoother skin in areas affected by stretch marks.
How Skin Needling Helps with Surgical Scars
Skin needling can also improve raised scars by breaking down old scar tissue and promoting the growth of fresh collagen. As the skin heals, the scarred area becomes softer and blends better with the surrounding skin. Though results can vary, many people see noticeable improvements with consistent sessions.
Stimulates Collagen Production for Better Skin Texture
One of the biggest skin needling benefits is its ability to stimulate more collagen and elastin, which are critical for healthy skin structure. Collagen keeps skin firm and smooth, while elastin helps maintain skin elasticity.
Creating Micro-Injuries to Boost Collagen
The tiny needles used during a skin needling procedure create controlled injuries on the skin's surface. These small wounds trigger the body’s natural response to heal and rebuild the skin, leading to new collagen and elastin production in the treated area.
Why Collagen Production Matters for Texture
More collagen improves the skin’s overall texture by filling in fine lines, smoothing rough patches, and minimizing the appearance of large pores. With multiple sessions, the treated area becomes firmer, softer, and more even in tone, improving skin health naturally without relying on laser treatments or invasive procedures.
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Improves Overall Skin Tone and Fades Hyperpigmentation
Skin needling encourages cell turnover and boosts the skin’s ability to heal itself. This helps even out skin tone and fade areas of hyperpigmentation, including sun damage and dark spots caused by melasma.
How Skin Needling Helps Sun-Damaged Skin
The creation of tiny holes triggers the skin to renew itself. This process promotes the replacement of older, damaged skin cells with fresh new ones. As a result, dark patches and uneven tone caused by sun exposure begin to fade gradually.
Treating Hyperpigmentation with Microneedling
Skin needling can help break apart clusters of melanin, the pigment responsible for dark spots. By stimulating collagen induction therapy and boosting blood vessels' activity beneath the surface, the skin heals more evenly. While complete removal of dark spots often requires multiple treatments, many people notice a more uniform complexion after a few sessions.
Diminishes Fine Lines and Wrinkles
Skin needling encourages the production of collagen and elastin, which helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. As the tiny injuries heal, the skin becomes firmer and smoother, naturally softening lines around the eyes, mouth, and forehead.
How Skin Needling Reduces Wrinkles
The body's natural healing process triggered by the treatment boosts collagen and elastin in the treated area. Over time, this leads to plumper, more youthful-looking skin. Fine lines start to fade as new collagen fills in the gaps, making the skin surface appear more even.
Where Improvements Are Most Noticeable
Common areas where patients see wrinkle reduction include the delicate skin around the eyes, crow’s feet, smile lines, and forehead wrinkles. Achieving the desired results often requires multiple treatments and a personalised treatment plan based on skin types and skin concerns.
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Stimulates Hair Growth and Fights Hair Loss
While skin needling is well known for its benefits on the face, it can also stimulate hair growth when used on the scalp. The tiny injuries created by longer needles trigger blood flow and activate growth factors around hair follicles.
How Skin Needling Encourages Hair Growth
The skin needling procedure creates tiny microchannels on the scalp. These injuries signal the body to heal, which brings more blood, nutrients, and growth factors to the hair follicles. This improved environment can help dormant hair follicles move into a new growth phase.
Better Absorption of Topical Hair Treatments
The small holes made during microneedling also allow topical treatments, like minoxidil or peptide serums, to penetrate deeper. This combination can help improve hair density and reduce hair loss over multiple sessions.
Treats Melasma and Stubborn Dark Spots
Skin needling can be part of an effective strategy to manage melasma and fade stubborn dark spots. By triggering the skin’s natural healing response, the treatment helps improve skin tone and reduce areas of uneven pigmentation.
How Skin Needling Helps with Melasma
Melasma forms when melanin production becomes irregular, often worsened by sun exposure or hormonal changes. Skin needling encourages a healing process that redistributes melanin more evenly across the treated area, which can help lighten dark patches over time.
Combining Skin Needling with Topical Products
After the skin needling procedure, skincare products targeting pigmentation — like those with vitamin C, kojic acid, or niacinamide — can absorb better into the skin. This combination approach helps maximise results and support a more even, brighter skin tone.
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Boosts Skin’s Natural Healing Response
Skin needling activates the body’s natural ability to repair and renew itself. By creating tiny injuries on the top layer of skin, the treatment triggers a healing process that leads to stronger, healthier skin over time.
How the Healing Process Works
When the skin experiences these controlled injuries, it immediately starts to heal. Blood flow increases to the treated area, bringing oxygen and nutrients needed for repair. Fibroblast cells activate and start producing more collagen and elastin, two essential proteins that rebuild the skin's structure.
Long-Term Healing Benefits
This natural healing response not only helps improve current skin concerns like scars, wrinkles, and enlarged pores but also strengthens the skin against future damage. With multiple treatments, the skin becomes more resilient, firmer, and smoother.
Offers a Safe, Non-Invasive Option for Many Skin Types
Skin needling is considered a safe procedure for most skin types, including darker skin tones, when performed by trained professionals. It carries fewer risks of pigmentation changes compared to some laser treatments, making it a popular choice for a wide range of people.
Why Skin Needling is a Safe Choice
Unlike more invasive cosmetic procedures, skin needling relies on the body's natural healing process without removing the top layer of skin. This helps minimise downtime and lowers the risk of complications like infection or scarring when performed properly.
Minimal Downtime and Quick Recovery
Most people experience redness and mild swelling for a few hours to a couple of days after treatment. Using a numbing cream during the procedure helps reduce discomfort, and you can usually wear makeup again once the skin heals, often within 24 to 48 hours. Because the tiny needles only cause micro-injuries, recovery is much faster compared to more aggressive treatments.
Skin needling offers a wide range of benefits by working with your body’s natural healing process. From stimulating collagen production and improving skin texture to softening acne scars and supporting hair growth, this treatment can help address many common skin concerns.
While results can take time and multiple sessions may be needed, the improvements in skin health, tone, and texture make skin needling a popular choice for those looking for non-invasive options. If you're considering a personalised treatment plan, always speak with a qualified professional to find the right approach for your skin type and desired results.
Enhance Skin Needling Results with New Beauty’s Acne Treatment
If you're looking to boost the effects of your skin needling treatment, the Acne Treatment offers a powerful way to support clearer, healthier skin. While skin needling helps stimulate collagen and elastin production, creating a smoother texture and reducing acne scars, the Acne Treatment works alongside it to deep-clean pores, control oil, and hydrate the skin from within.
How the Acne Treatment Works
The Acne Treatment uses dual spiral suction and drainage technology to exfoliate dead skin cells and unclog pores. This process helps calm acne inflammation, balance sebum production, and create the right environment for collagen and elastin to rebuild the skin. After exfoliation, a medical-grade hydrating serum is infused into the skin to nourish deep layers and support the body's natural healing process.
By combining skin needling and the Acne Treatment, you can improve skin texture, minimize enlarged pores, fade acne scars, and achieve smoother, more even-toned skin. This approach also helps your skincare products absorb better, making treatments like collagen induction therapy more effective.
Advantages of the Acne Treatment
• Targets stubborn skin concerns like acne, blemishes, blackheads, whiteheads, and acne scars
• Non-invasive and safe procedure with minimal discomfort and no downtime
• Boosts hydration to strengthen the skin barrier and improve skin elasticity
• Balances oil production to prevent future breakouts
• Supports collagen production to help heal existing skin damage
• Suitable for most skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin
When used together with skin needling, the Acne Treatment enhances the body's natural healing response, strengthens the treated area, and helps maintain longer-lasting results.
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FAQ
1. Does skin needling hurt during the procedure?
Most people describe skin needling as mildly uncomfortable rather than painful. A numbing cream is usually applied to the treated area before the skin needling procedure starts, which helps reduce any sensation. Depending on your skin sensitivity, you might feel slight pressure or a scratching feeling, but it usually fades quickly after the treatment.
2. How many treatments are needed to see results from skin needling?
The number of treatments needed depends on your skin concerns and the results you want to achieve. For concerns like fine lines, enlarged pores, or acne scars, most people need around three to six skin needling sessions spaced four to six weeks apart. Deeper issues like scar tissue or stretch marks may require multiple treatments over a longer period to stimulate enough collagen and elastin production for noticeable changes.
3. Can skin needling be safely done on darker skin tones?
Yes, skin needling is a safe procedure for darker skin tones. Unlike some laser treatments that carry a higher risk of hyperpigmentation, microneedling uses tiny needles to stimulate collagen without damaging the top layer of skin. The treatment triggers the body’s natural healing process without creating heat, making it a good option for reducing acne scars, large pores, and fine lines on all skin types.
4. What should I avoid after a skin needling treatment?
After your skin needling session, it’s important to protect your skin to help it heal properly. Avoid sun exposure and wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Skip skincare products with strong active ingredients like retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, and brightening agents for at least two weeks. Avoid touching or rubbing the treated area, and give your skin time to fully heal before applying heavy makeup or undergoing other cosmetic procedures.
5. Does microneedling help with large pores caused by oily skin?
Yes, skin needling can help reduce the appearance of large pores often linked to oily skin. By creating micro injuries, the treatment stimulates new collagen production around the pore walls, making pores appear tighter and smaller. While the pores themselves don’t physically shrink, the surrounding skin becomes firmer, improving the overall texture and giving the skin a smoother, more refined look with fewer visible pores.
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