Stimulate collagen, smooth skin texture and improve overall skin quality with medical-grade microneedling, performed by experienced clinicians using the SkinPen precision device.
SkinPen microneedling for acne scars, texture and fine lines at Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford
Acne scars, rough texture and the first fine lines all share one cause: skin that has stopped renewing itself the way it once did. Microneedling at Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford works by prompting your skin to rebuild its own collagen, so the improvement comes from within rather than sitting on the surface.
Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, uses very fine needles to create thousands of tiny channels in the skin. Each channel triggers your natural repair process, which lays down fresh collagen and elastin to smooth and firm the surface.
At Cannelle in Oxford, our skin specialists use the medical-grade SkinPen device, the first microneedling pen cleared for safety and results. We can pair it with exosomes to support healing, and every course is planned around your skin and your concern.
It sits within our facial and skin-health treatments in Oxford at Cannelle Skin Clinic.
The SkinPen creates controlled micro-injuries across the skin, and your body reads them as something to mend. That repair response produces new collagen and elastin, the two proteins that gradually smooth scars, refine texture and firm the surface.
The same channels also let active ingredients reach deeper than they normally could, so your practitioner can work exosomes or targeted serums into the treatment. The result keeps building in the weeks after each session, which is why a planned course does more than a single visit.
Your practitioner cleanses the skin and applies a topical numbing cream, so the treatment stays comfortable from start to finish.
The SkinPen then glides over the skin, creating thousands of tiny channels at a depth chosen for your concern, whether that is scarring, texture or fine lines.
Those channels let serums or exosomes absorb far more deeply, which is why we so often pair microneedling with exosomes to support healing and results.
Over the following weeks your skin repairs itself, producing fresh collagen and elastin that gradually smooth scars and firm the surface.
A course of three to six sessions, spaced a few weeks apart, builds the strongest result, with occasional maintenance keeping the skin smooth.
Microneedling results build across a course as new collagen forms, so the clearest change in scarring and texture shows in the weeks after treatment rather than the same day. Treatment-specific before and after images from our Oxford clinic will appear here as clinical photography becomes available. Until then, our team is happy to talk you through realistic results at your consultation.
Most people come to Cannelle in Oxford for microneedling to soften acne scars, refine texture or ease fine lines. From your first consultation through to your follow-up, your practitioner explains every step, so you always know what comes next.
For a few days beforehand, please pause retinol and strong exfoliants and stay out of direct sun. On the day, your practitioner assesses your skin and applies numbing cream around 30 minutes before starting.
The SkinPen passes over the area, taking 30 to 75 minutes depending on the size and whether exosomes are added. With numbing in place, most people find it very comfortable.
The skin looks pink, much like mild sunburn, for 24 to 48 hours. Most people return to normal activities the next day, using gentle skincare and sun protection while the skin renews.
Depth and technique decide how safe and how effective microneedling is, so the hands holding the SkinPen matter as much as the device itself. At Cannelle, your treatment is delivered by experienced skin specialists and shaped around your skin and your concern.
Because microneedling is mechanical rather than light-based, it suits all skin tones. Every course still opens with an assessment, so the depth and the plan are matched to your skin from the very start.
SkinPen microneedling at Cannelle Skin Clinic starts from £230 for the full face, with options to include the neck and décolletage. Adding exosomes supports healing and builds on your results. Because the effect keeps developing, most people choose a course of three to six sessions.
Prices are per session. Most people choose a course of three to six for the fullest result. Adding exosomes supports healing and outcomes.
| Treatment | Price (£) | Price x3 (£) |
|---|---|---|
Microneedling Full Face | 230 | 540 |
Microneedling Face and Neck | 300 | 750 |
Microneedling Face, Neck and Decolleage | 380 | 750 |
Microneedling Full Face Exosomes | 430 | 1,100 |
Microneedling Face & Neck Exosomes | 500 | 1,285 |
Microneedling Face & Neck & Decolletage Exosomes | 580 | 1,490 |
Few skin treatments flex to as many concerns as microneedling, which is why we tailor it to yours. These are the reasons people in Oxford choose it most often.
For acne scarring, microneedling breaks down old scar tissue and rebuilds smoother skin through new collagen. A course gives the clearest change in indented and uneven scars.
For rough texture, enlarged pores and early fine lines, microneedling refines and firms the skin, leaving it smoother and fresher across a course of sessions.
Adding exosomes during microneedling supports healing and lifts your results, because the channels let these regenerative messengers absorb deeply into the skin.
Cost, scarring, comfort, results: microneedling raises a familiar set of questions from people in Oxford. We have answered the most common ones below, and if something specific is on your mind, the team is always happy to help.
SkinPen microneedling at Cannelle Skin Clinic starts from £230 for the full face, rising with the area treated and whether exosomes are added. Because results build across a course, our team sets out a clear plan and price at your consultation.
Most people have a course of three to six sessions, spaced a few weeks apart, because collagen builds gradually. Acne scarring often needs the upper end of that range for the clearest result.
Yes. Microneedling is one of the most effective treatments for acne scars, breaking down old scar tissue and rebuilding smoother skin through new collagen across a course.
With numbing cream applied beforehand, most people find it very tolerable and describe a light scratching sensation. The treatment stays comfortable and well managed throughout.
Downtime is short. The skin looks pink, much like mild sunburn, for 24 to 48 hours, and most people return to normal activities the next day using gentle skincare and sun protection.
Exosomes are regenerative messengers that support healing and results when applied during microneedling. Many people add them for scarring or a stronger rejuvenation effect. You can read more on our exosomes page.
Yes. SkinPen is a medical-grade device cleared for safety and results, with precise, adjustable depth and sterile single-use tips. That makes it far safer and more effective than a home dermaroller.
Yes. Because microneedling is mechanical rather than light-based, it is safe for all skin tones. Your treatment depth and plan are still tailored to your skin at assessment.
Skin often looks fresher within a week or two, while the fuller change in scarring and texture builds over the following months as new collagen forms.
You can book at Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford on WhatsApp, by calling 01865 511960, or by booking online. Our Summertown clinic is easy to reach from across Oxfordshire, including Witney, Bicester, Kidlington, Abingdon and Didcot.
Once people understand microneedling, the next questions are usually about how it stacks up against RF microneedling, chemical peels and HIFU. The answers below cover what our Oxford team is asked most often.
Considering RF microneedling too? Read our guide: Microneedling vs Morpheus8.
Standard microneedling uses needles alone to stimulate collagen and works beautifully on scars and texture. RF microneedling, such as Morpheus8, adds radiofrequency heat for deeper tightening of lax skin. Your practitioner will advise which suits your concern.
A chemical peel resurfaces the surface and shines for tone and pigmentation, while microneedling works deeper to rebuild collagen for scars and texture. Many people alternate the two for an all-round result.
They can sit within the same plan, though usually in separate sessions rather than at once. HIFU tightens deeper tissue while microneedling refines the surface, and we sequence them safely for your skin.
For scarring or a stronger rejuvenation result, many people find exosomes well worth adding. The microneedling channels let the exosomes absorb deeply, supporting healing and lifting the overall outcome.
Microneedling offers strong value for texture and scarring, because a course delivers genuine collagen renewal rather than a surface-only effect. Results last several months and can be topped up with occasional sessions.
Yes. Microneedling pairs well with skincare, peels and other treatments. Your practitioner will plan a sensible sequence so each treatment has time to work without overloading the skin.
You can book at Cannelle Skin Clinic in Oxford on WhatsApp, by calling 01865 511960, or by booking online. Our Summertown clinic welcomes patients from across Oxfordshire, including Witney, Bicester, Kidlington, Abingdon and Didcot.
Year after year, our patients in Oxford return to Cannelle Skin Clinic for natural, healthy-looking results. Every review reflects our commitment to precision, safety and a personalised, doctor-led approach.
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