Controlled micro-injuries with fine needles trigger natural collagen production. Treats acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores, stretch marks, and skin texture concerns.
What to expect
Typical milestones for an aesthetic-procedure patient. Your surgeon will personalise the plan during your consultation.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Before surgery
Consultation
Surgeon reviews your photos + the simulator preview, sets realistic expectations, and books the procedure date.
Day 0
Procedure
In-clinic procedure under local or general anaesthetic. Most patients go home the same day.
Days 1–7
Early recovery
Swelling and bruising peak around day 3 then start to subside. Most patients work from home this week.
Weeks 2–6
Settling in
Visible swelling resolves; you can return to social commitments + light exercise. Final shape still emerging.
Months 6–12
Final result
Tissues fully settle and the simulated outcome becomes your real face. Follow-up review with your surgeon.
Educational guidance only. Actual recovery and final-result timelines vary by individual, surgeon, and procedure complexity.
Microneedling — also known as Collagen Induction Therapy or Skin Needling — uses an array of very fine needles (0.25–3.0mm depending on indication) to create thousands of controlled micro-injuries in the skin. These tiny punctures trigger the body's natural wound-healing cascade, stimulating fibroblasts to produce new collagen and elastin without damaging the epidermis.
The procedure can be performed with manual rollers (less precise), automated pens (the modern standard), or radiofrequency-enabled devices (RF microneedling — more aggressive, treats deeper layers). Treatment depth is calibrated to the indication: 0.5mm for surface texture and pore size, 1.5–2mm for fine lines, and 2.5–3mm for acne scars and stretch marks.
Most patients require 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart for optimal results. Improvements continue for 3–6 months after the final session as collagen remodels. Microneedling is one of the most versatile non-surgical treatments — appropriate for nearly all skin types and tones (including darker skin where lasers carry pigmentation risks).
Patients with acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores, mild skin laxity, uneven texture, or stretch marks who want a versatile, low-risk non-surgical treatment.
Recovery Time
No formal downtime; redness and pinpoint bleeding for 1–3 days
Procedure Duration
30–60 minutes per session
Typical Cost Range
$200 – $700
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Yes — adjust parameters in real-time to explore different surgical approaches.
Disclaimer: Faceify Labs is a visualisation aid for patient consultation and shared decision-making. It does not diagnose, treat, or recommend any procedure; all clinical decisions are made by the treating surgeon. It is not regulated as a medical device under the U.S. FDA. All previews are illustrative visualisations of the requested change, not predictions of surgical outcome. Actual results depend on individual anatomy, surgical technique, and healing response.
Real-time simulations run in your browser. Your photo is sent off your device only if you turn on the optional AI photoreal preview or choose to save a simulation to your account, and is never used to train any model.
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