A cosmetic microneedling treatment is sensitive but tolerable by most people. In a medical microneedling treatment the skin is numbed with a cream.
During treatment, small dots of blood may be visible. These will disappear after a few minutes because the skin has closed again.
After the treatment, the skin will be slightly pinkish red. In some cases the skin may flake or swell.
The skin may turn pink to red after the treatment. It is also possible that the skin will flake or slightly swell. In a few cases scabs may develop. It is also possible that small crusts develop. However, this will disappear very quickly. The skin will feel fresher and tighter after just a few days.