Microneedling · 4 min read ·

Microneedling or laser: which is better for texture?

Both rebuild collagen. The right choice depends on your concern, skin type and downtime.

Microneedling or laser: which is better for texture?

Quick answer: SkinPen is often best for acne scars and darker skin types, while Clear + Brilliant is ideal for tone, pigmentation and pores. Many plans use both.

Microneedling strengths

No heat, so it suits all skin types and deeper scars.

Laser strengths

Excellent for pigmentation, dullness and fine texture.

Downtime

Both involve a day or two of redness.

Combining

Alternating treatments can give broader improvement.

Common questions

Which hurts more?

Both are comfortable with numbing cream.

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Written by the Skin Deep Aesthetics clinical team, 6 Carlisle Road, Derry. This article is general information, not medical advice. Book a consultation for advice about your own skin.

Treatments mentioned

Clear + Brilliant laser

A gentle fractional laser that refines pores, tone and texture with minimal downtime. Often called the baby laser.

From £190 1 hour

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