Plastic vs Metal Microneedling – Glow vs Plus
Article by Gemma Hutchings | Date Published 15th November 2024
What is microneedling?
Microneedling creates thousands of microscopic punctures in the top layer of the skin. While these tiny punctures do not damage the skin's structure, they initiate a controlled healing response that includes:
1. Collagen and Elastin Production: The body responds to the micro-injuries by producing more collagen and elastin, proteins that help keep skin firm, smooth, and youthful.
2. Cell Turnover: The procedure promotes cell regeneration, leading to a refreshed layer of skin and a more even tone and texture.
Our Plastic Needle Treatment (Meso Glow)
Our plastic needle device features 18 tiny protrusions on a tilting plate that gently abrade the skin. This controlled abrasion disrupts the stratum corneum, removing dead skin cells and allowing serums to penetrate more effectively.
The treatment uses microvibrations to stimulate the skin, creating an immediate plumping effect, a radiant glow, and a more even skin tone.
Since the needle doesn’t fully penetrate the epidermis, this treatment is gentle, with minimal downtime for the client/patient. It’s an ideal option for those looking to improve skin texture and tone while visibly plumping fine lines.
Our Metal Needle Treatment (Meso Plus)
Our metal needle treatment uses a plate with 6 fine needles that penetrate the skin to a depth of 0.5 mm. The plate’s tilting design allows the needles to glide smoothly over the skin’s surface, minimizing the risk of snagging or unnecessary trauma, especially when the skin is gently stretched.
These tiny punctures trigger a natural healing response, stimulating collagen and elastin production to plump the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
This treatment is more intensive than the plastic needle option, so clients may experience some redness and inflammation, which generally subsides within 24–48 hours.
Paired with superior quality superficial skin peels and targeted serums.
Superficial Peels
Cherry Peel – A rejuvenating, natural peel that boosts collagen, brightens uneven skin tone, and targets acne scars, pigmentation, and age spots on the face, chest, and décolleté. It encourages cellular renewal and collagen synthesis, softening fine lines, scars, and wrinkles for a smoother, more uniform complexion. This tyrosinase inhibitor naturally illuminates the skin without hydroquinone.
Liquid Enzyme Peel - A unique, versatile layering enzyme derived peel solution that gently lifts dead skin cells for a quick polish and regenerating effect. Infused with pomegranate enzyme ferment, a new AHA replacement that’s non-sensitising, gentle on the skin with healing, soothing ingredients.
Serums
Inflammation Defence - A highly effective daily use serum that alleviates stressed, sensitive and irritable skin by boosting anti-inflammatory processes that support the recovery of the skin barrier
Jouvance Serum - Reshapes, restructures and firms mature skin while decreasing trans epidermal water loss. Omega oils work to replenish epidermal oils and improve skin suppleness
Hydration Boost – A highly concentrated hyaluronic acid serum that attracts and maintains skin hydration with high and low molecular weight proteins which permeate the skin and address where ageing begins. Only suitable serum to be used in conjunction with metal needle option
Super C - A high potency multi C cocktail that drenches the skin in an infusion of antioxidants. This lightweight, fast penetrating formula combats UVA and UVB damage while stimulating and improving collagen quality and production.
