Microneedling at IV Wellness Lounge starts from AED 699 per session, with a 20 percent discount on 3 or more sessions. Sessions run approximately 45 minutes. Each protocol on the menu is tailored to a specific concern rather than being a generic one-size-fits-all treatment.

This 2026 guide walks through what microneedling actually does, the full protocol menu with pricing, session experience and aftercare, and how to plan a course of treatment for lasting results.

 

The Full Microneedling Menu with 2026 Pricing

Here is the complete Microneedling menu at IV Wellness Lounge:

PRP Microneedling: AED 699 per session. Combines microneedling with PRP for enhanced regenerative signalling.

Glow Microneedling: AED 699 per session. Radiance-focused microneedling protocol.

Rejuvenating Microneedling: AED 699 per session. General skin rejuvenation focus.

Scar Microneedling: AED 899 per session. Targeted at acne scars, surgical scars and textural scarring.

Pigmentation Microneedling: AED 899 per session. Focused on pigmentation and tone correction.

Lip Microneedling Add-on: AED 149. Small add-on for the lip area alongside a main session.

20 percent discount applies on 3 or more sessions across the menu.

 

What Microneedling Actually Does

Microneedling uses fine medical-grade needles to create controlled micro-channels in the skin. These tiny channels trigger the body's natural healing response and stimulate collagen and elastin production from within.

The result is firmer, smoother, more youthful-looking skin with improved tone and texture. Microneedling helps reduce acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores and pigmentation while restoring a healthy glow.

It is non-invasive with minimal downtime, and results continue to improve over time as new collagen forms in the weeks after each session.

 

PRP Microneedling: The Premium Protocol

PRP Microneedling at AED 699 per session combines standard microneedling with the application of your own Platelet-Rich Plasma. PRP is drawn from a small blood sample, spun in a centrifuge to isolate the platelet-rich plasma, and applied to the skin during the microneedling session.

The microneedling creates channels for the PRP to reach deeper skin layers, and the PRP's regenerative signalling amplifies the collagen response triggered by the microneedling itself. The combined effect is meaningfully stronger than either treatment alone.

PRP Microneedling is often chosen by adults wanting the strongest regenerative outcome from a microneedling session, particularly for skin quality, acne scarring or early anti-ageing.

 

Scar and Pigmentation Protocols

Scar Microneedling at AED 899 per session is specifically calibrated for adults with acne scars, surgical scars or textural scarring. The needle depth, technique and session frequency are adjusted to address the specific scar type.

Pigmentation Microneedling at AED 899 is designed for pigmentation and tone correction. Microneedling in these cases helps improve product penetration and stimulates renewal that reduces pigmented cells over the protocol.

Both protocols typically require multiple sessions for meaningful improvement. Adults committed to a course of 3+ sessions benefit from both the compounded effect and the 20 percent package discount.

 

How Many Sessions You Actually Need

The clinic's guidance is clear: for best results the first four sessions should be spaced weekly, after which the treatments may be spaced less frequently (every two weeks or once per month).

Most patients notice visible improvement within two to three sessions. For certain concerns, patients see meaningful changes after the first session. For scarring and pigmentation, a full 4 to 6 session course is typically needed.

For face specifically, patients start to see results after two sessions. For hair loss protocols using microneedling, patients typically see improvement after four sessions.

 

Session Experience

Sessions run approximately 45 minutes end to end. Numbing cream is applied for comfort. Sensation during the treatment is typically a firm pressure with mild tingling, well tolerated for most adults.

Immediately after: noticeable redness (like a mild sunburn) and possibly some swelling. Both typically resolve within 24 to 48 hours. A cool compress or cooling masque helps alleviate swelling quicker.

Some patients experience mild bruising, which generally resolves over one week. Topical arnica can help speed the healing.

 

Pre-Treatment Preparation

Remove makeup before your appointment. Avoid retinol, active ingredients and at-home peels for at least 7 days prior. Avoid filler treatments or resurfacing for at least 2 weeks prior. If you have been sunburned recently, wait 3 weeks to a month before microneedling.

The clinic advises against receiving microneedling a few days before an important event because of the initial redness and possible flaking. Schedule your microneedling with your calendar in mind.

 

Downtime and Aftercare

Try not to apply makeup for 1 to 2 days after your service. Avoid acids, retinols, harsh scrubs and exfoliants until fully healed, typically 5 to 10 days after treatment.

Avoid direct sun exposure for the first couple of days and integrate consistent sun care into your daily routine to maintain results. In Dubai's UV environment this matters even more than in cooler climates.

Avoid workouts (anything where you break a sweat) for 1 to 2 days post-treatment.

 

Results Timeline

With four sessions of microneedling performed over four months, you can expect significant improvement in skin texture and tone, reduction in pigmentation, enhanced firmness and tightening, and increased skin radiance.

Results build progressively across the course as collagen continues to remodel. The full effect from a completed protocol is typically visible 3 to 6 months after the final session.

Duration of results varies by individual. For face, natural ageing continues, so regular maintenance visits are recommended to sustain the effect. For scars and pigmentation, results tend to sustain longer as the underlying concern is being structurally addressed rather than paused.

 

How Microneedling Compares to Morpheus8

Standard microneedling and Morpheus8 both use needles to create controlled skin injury and stimulate collagen, but they operate at different depths and with different technology.

Microneedling works at surface and mid-dermal depths using needles alone. Morpheus8 combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy delivered at multiple deeper depths, giving significantly more structural remodelling for adults with laxity concerns.

Standard microneedling starts at AED 699 per session. Morpheus8 starts at AED 2,299 per session (face) or AED 2,499 per session (body) on current offers. The choice depends on your specific concern and depth of intervention needed.

 

Who Is a Good Candidate

All skin types are good candidates for microneedling. Common indications include acne scars, rejuvenation, face fullness and glow, whitening, lip dystrophy, alopecia and hair loss (male and female), cellulite, local obesity, stretch marks, wrinkles, and sun-damaged skin.

The consultation is where the aesthetic team confirms the right protocol and depth for your specific case. Different concerns need different needle depths and session frequencies.

 

How to Book

Microneedling is offered at both DIFC and Palm Jumeirah locations. Consultations are typically same-week for new patients. Book your first session with your calendar in mind because of the 1 to 2 day redness window.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does microneedling cost in Dubai?

At IV Wellness Lounge microneedling starts from AED 699 per session. Scar and Pigmentation protocols are AED 899 per session. Lip add-on is AED 149.

How many sessions do I need?

Most patients see visible improvement within 2 to 3 sessions. A full course of 4 to 6 sessions delivers the strongest, most sustained result.

Does microneedling hurt?

Well tolerated for most adults with numbing cream applied beforehand. Sensation is firm pressure with mild tingling.

What is the downtime?

Noticeable redness for 24 to 48 hours. Possible mild swelling. Bruising can occur in some cases and typically resolves within a week.

When will I see results?

Most patients notice visible improvement after 2 to 3 sessions. Full results build across 3 to 6 months as collagen continues to form.

 

Layering Serums With Microneedling

One of the practical benefits of microneedling is that it dramatically improves product absorption for the few days after treatment. Serums applied to freshly microneedled skin penetrate much deeper than on intact skin.

The clinic will typically provide or recommend specific post-microneedling serums to make the most of this window. Do not use active ingredients like retinol or acids during this window (they will irritate the healing skin), but do use the recommended supportive serums consistently.

 

Book Your Microneedling Consultation in Dubai

For collagen-driven skin rejuvenation in Dubai, Microneedling at IV Wellness Lounge gives you a full protocol menu from AED 699 to AED 899 per session, with 20 percent discount on 3+ sessions. Book your consultation at DIFC or Palm Jumeirah to design your protocol.