Treatment – How do we treat pain?

Your appointment begins with a consultation and physical examination to understand your condition and the area(s) affected.

Once the affected areas have been identified, we use small sterile needles less than 1cm long to micropuncture the compressed areas within the superficial fascia where metabolic fluid has become trapped and is unable to drain away. By breaking these restrictive facial membranes, the trapped fluid can be released and reabsorbed by the body.

This process is non-pharmacological, with excellent tolerance and minimal side effects, such as possible small bruises or hematomas.

Please wear comfortable, loose clothing to your appointment and be prepared that depending on your symptoms and where the fascia stems from, that we might need access to intimate areas.

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To help minimise bleeding, we recommend trying to avoid the following for the three days before your treatment:

  • taking anti-inflammatory medication
  • drinking alcohol
  • taking fish oil tablets

Post-appointment after care

It’s perfectly normal to experience redness and pinpoint bleeding after your treatment and is nothing to worry about. You may experience some mild swelling, peeling and flaking. To minimise these effects, keep your skin moisturised. Moisturising will also reduce flaking and alleviate the feeling of tightness.

Post-appointment do ensure you drink lots of water. Keep your skin hydrated by using gentle cleansers and moisturisers and don't use hot water tepid is best. If going outside, apply a high-factor sunscreen.
Post appointment avoid exercise, swimming and getting sweaty for the first 24 hours. Avoid exfoliating your skin and any skin products that contain fragrance, active ingredients or acid as these could irritate your skin.