Microneedling

Collagen induction therapy with optional PRP or regenerative serums for acne scars, pigmentation, anti-ageing, pores and texture.

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What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a medically supervised skin treatment that uses sterile, fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. These micro-injuries trigger the skin's natural repair response, encouraging new collagen and elastin formation over the following weeks.

At Elegance Aesthetic Clinic by Dr. Prem, microneedling is planned according to your skin tone, acne activity, scar type and treatment goal. The same device setting is not suitable for every face. Acne scars, pores, fine lines and stretch marks all need different depth selection and aftercare.

It is not only an acne scar treatment. PRP microneedling and microneedling with selected serums can also be used as an alternative to routine facials when the goal is collagen stimulation, anti-ageing support, skin firmness, pigmentation support, wrinkle softening and glow.

What Microneedling Helps With

  • Rolling acne scars and selected shallow boxcar scars
  • Uneven skin texture after acne or congestion
  • Enlarged-looking pores where firmer surrounding skin can help refine appearance
  • Early fine lines, mild wrinkles and anti-ageing support
  • Mild skin laxity where collagen support can make skin look firmer
  • Selected pigmentation concerns such as uneven tone or post-acne marks as part of a pigment-safe plan
  • Selected stretch marks where repeated collagen stimulation may help

Acne Scars: What Microneedling Can and Cannot Do

Microneedling can improve many depressed acne scars, but scar type matters. Rolling scars usually respond better than deep ice-pick scars. If scars are tethered down, subcision may be needed before the surface texture can improve properly.

If the main concern is dark post-acne marks rather than dents, a pigment-focused plan such as skincare, sun protection and chemical peels for pigmentation may be more useful than microneedling alone.

Microneedling with PRP

PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, can be added to microneedling when the goal is stronger collagen stimulation, acne scar revision or recovery support. A small blood sample is processed, and the platelet-rich portion is used with the treatment.

PRP is not mandatory for every patient. It is also discussed for patients who want a regenerative alternative to repeated routine facials, especially when concerns include dullness, early anti-ageing changes, fine lines, mild skin tightening, uneven tone, and texture.

Because PRP uses the patient's own plasma, it reduces reliance on routine cosmetic facial products or fragrance-heavy skincare steps. It still does not make the treatment risk-free; redness, irritation, infection, pigmentation changes, cold sore flares or product sensitivity can still occur, so sterile technique and medical assessment remain important.

Microneedling with Regenerative Serums

Depending on your concern, Dr. Prem may recommend PRP on its own, PRP with hyaluronic acid, exosomes, PDRN, or stem-cell-derived or growth factor serums during a microneedling plan. These are selected clinically rather than used like routine home skincare.

These add-ons are selected only after consultation, based on product suitability, sterility, source, skin sensitivity, and clinical judgement.

PRP Supports collagen stimulation, recovery, glow, scar improvement and early anti-ageing concerns.
PRP with Hyaluronic Acid Adds hydration support for smoother texture, plumper-looking skin and a fresher glow when suitable.
Exosomes Selected cell-free regenerative serums may support repair signalling, firmness and skin quality.
PDRN Often known as salmon DNA in aesthetic treatments, PDRN may support repair, elasticity and rejuvenation.
Stem-cell-derived serums Growth factor style serums may be discussed for collagen support, firmness and overall skin regeneration.

Treatment Overview

Treatment time 45-75 minutes, including numbing time
Common areas Face, neck, decolletage, hands and selected stretch mark areas
Sessions required Usually 3-6 sessions, spaced 4-6 weeks apart
Downtime Redness, tightness and dryness for 1-3 days for many patients
Result timing Gradual improvement over weeks to months as collagen remodels
Optional add-on PRP, PRP with hyaluronic acid, exosomes, PDRN or stem-cell-derived serums may be discussed after assessment

Microneedling Price in Sri Lanka

Microneedling on its own is LKR 14,700 a session. With PRP, which is the usual choice for acne scarring, a session is LKR 24,700. With PRP and hyaluronic acid it is LKR 27,800, and we use three tubes per session.

Each of those is the full price for that session, not an extra added on top of the first figure. The serum price already covers the microneedling that delivers it, so stepping up costs you the difference between the two numbers, not the sum of them.

Microneedling works as a course rather than a single appointment, so the figure that matters to you is the session price multiplied by the number of sessions, usually between three and six spaced four to six weeks apart. The skin assessment at your consultation tells us where in that range you are likely to sit, so you have an estimated course cost in front of you before you book anything.

Deeper or older scarring sometimes needs subcision, a chemical peel or fractional CO2 laser alongside microneedling rather than more sessions of it. If that applies to you we will say so at the consultation and price it separately, so the plan you agree to is the plan you pay for.

Pay by cash and you get 5% off any of these. The doctor's consultation is LKR 2,800, and you only pay it once: coming back to review your progress, or to ask about something else entirely, costs nothing.

Who It's For

  • Patients with depressed acne scars, especially rolling or shallow boxcar scars
  • Anyone wanting gradual improvement in rough texture, pores or early fine lines
  • Patients seeking anti-ageing support, mild skin tightening, wrinkle softening or glow
  • Patients with selected pigmentation or uneven tone concerns who need a pigment-safe plan
  • Those who prefer PRP microneedling or selected serum microneedling instead of repeated routine facials
  • Patients seeking collagen stimulation without laser heat
  • Those willing to follow a course of sessions rather than expecting one-session results
  • Patients with realistic expectations and no active infection or inflammatory acne in the treatment area

Who Should Delay Treatment

  • Active inflammatory acne in the treatment area
  • Skin infection, open wounds or cold sores
  • Uncontrolled eczema, dermatitis or psoriasis on the area
  • Strong keloid tendency or poor wound healing history
  • Recent isotretinoin use, depending on timing and clinical judgement
  • Pregnancy, depending on the products and treatment plan

Aftercare Instructions

  • Use gentle cleanser and moisturiser as advised
  • Avoid makeup for 24 hours unless cleared by the clinic
  • Avoid scrubs, retinoids, exfoliating acids and strong actives until advised
  • Avoid sun exposure, sauna, steam and intense workouts immediately after treatment
  • Use broad-spectrum sunscreen once your clinician says it is appropriate

Additional Tips & Recommendations

  • Control active acne before starting scar-focused microneedling
  • Use photos and review points to track gradual scar and texture improvement
  • Consider PRP when acne scars, recovery support, collagen stimulation, glow or anti-ageing support are key goals
  • Discuss PRP with hyaluronic acid, exosomes, PDRN or stem-cell-derived serums if hydration, firmness, repair support or skin quality is the priority
  • Use daily sun protection to reduce pigmentation risk after treatment
  • Plan maintenance sessions only after your initial course has been reviewed

Microneedling is often combined with PRP subcision for scars, chemical peels, and fractional CO2 laser when scars, texture and pigmentation need a staged plan. For regenerative skin quality goals, PRP, PRP with hyaluronic acid, exosomes, PDRN or stem-cell-derived serums may be selected with microneedling when suitable.

Learn More About Microneedling

Microneedling is a medical aesthetic treatment that requires proper scar assessment, depth selection, sterile technique and realistic expectations. For a detailed explanation of scar types, PRP, safety and cost factors, read our comprehensive guide below.

Microneedling in Sri Lanka: Acne Scars, PRP, Results & Cost

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FAQ

Microneedling is useful for many depressed acne scars, especially rolling scars and some shallow boxcar scars. Deep ice-pick scars, tethered scars or raised scars may need combination treatment.

Microneedling can support selected pigmentation concerns, fine lines, mild wrinkles, texture, pores and skin firmness by stimulating collagen. A consultation is needed because pigmentation and laxity may need a combined plan.

Many patients need 3-6 sessions spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Acne scars and stretch marks usually need more sessions than a general texture treatment.

Some freshness may appear once redness settles, but scar and texture improvement builds gradually over weeks to months as collagen remodels.

Yes. Depending on your skin, options may include PRP, PRP with hyaluronic acid, exosomes, PDRN, or stem-cell-derived or growth factor serums. These are selected by the clinic and should not be replaced with random home serums after treatment.

For selected patients, yes. PRP microneedling focuses on collagen stimulation and uses the patient's own platelet-rich plasma rather than standard facial products. It still needs consultation, sterile technique and aftercare.

It can be suitable for medium to deeper Sri Lankan skin tones, but settings and aftercare matter. Pigmentation risk is reduced by treating conservatively and protecting the skin from sun exposure.

Usually no. Active inflammatory acne should be controlled first to reduce irritation, infection risk and future scarring.

Redness, tightness, mild swelling and dryness can occur for 1-3 days. Deeper scar treatments may take longer to settle.

Microneedling on its own is LKR 14,700 a session at our clinic in Colombo. With PRP it is LKR 24,700, and with PRP and hyaluronic acid LKR 27,800, using three tubes a session. Each of those is the full price for that session, not an extra added on top of the first one, and you get 5% off if you pay cash. Acne scars usually need a course rather than one session, and deeper scarring may need subcision or laser alongside it, so the consultation is where we settle how many sessions you need and what the whole course will cost. The consultation itself is LKR 2,800, and you only pay it once.

Most courses run to three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart, so at LKR 14,700 a session a typical course comes to between three and six times that. Where you sit in that range depends on the type and depth of the scarring and how your skin remodels between sessions, which is what the skin assessment establishes. That gives us a starting plan rather than a fixed number, and we review it with you as we go.