Microneedling, Islandmagee

NUA runs by appointment only with flexible scheduling, including times outside standard working hours. That tends to suit clients travelling from Islandmagee who would rather not take time off work.

Then Lauren will say so at the consultation and talk through what would suit your skin better. Being told no is a reasonable outcome of an honest assessment, and it happens regularly.

Yes, parking is straightforward at the studio, which is one of the practical advantages over a town centre clinic for anyone driving in from Islandmagee.

Not for 24 hours. The micro-channels need time to close, and applying make-up before then risks irritation and infection. Most people book treatments for a day when that is easy to manage.

Downtime is minimal. Expect redness for 24 to 48 hours, similar to mild sunburn. Results build gradually over several weeks as collagen remodels, and last several months with maintenance every four to six months.

Lauren, every time. She is an NMC registered nurse and CIDESCO qualified skin specialist. There is no rotating team, so Islandmagee clients see the same practitioner from consultation through to review.

Yes. It combines excellently with polynucleotides, skin boosters, chemical peels and medical-grade skincare. Adding Calecim exosomes during the treatment amplifies the regenerative response considerably.

The studio is in Carryduff, County Down. It is a private home studio rather than a high street clinic, so the full address is sent on booking confirmation along with parking guidance.

Most people benefit from a course of three treatments spaced about four weeks apart, depending on skin concerns and goals. Lauren will recommend a personalised plan at your consultation.

Substantially. A medical device controls needle depth precisely and uses sterile single-use surgical-grade needles. Home rollers tear the skin rather than creating clean channels, cannot control depth, and carry a real infection risk.