Medical Microneedling London
Medical Microneedling
in London
Medical microneedling creates controlled micro-injury in the skin, supporting the skin's own repair and renewal process. It is considered for concerns such as uneven texture, dullness, post-inflammatory pigmentation, enlarged pores, and overall skin quality.
At Re: by Dr Haram Kim, treatment is paired with one of two Korean Klárdie serums — Brightening (R+) or Rejuvenating (D+) — matched to your specific concern, and administered by a GMC-registered doctor in a private one-to-one setting in Marylebone, London.
The right serum,
for the right concern.
Korean skincare has long treated "brightening" and "renewal" as genuinely different goals, requiring different active ingredients rather than one generic solution applied to every skin concern. That distinction shapes how microneedling is approached at Re:.
Dr Haram Kim grew up in South Korea and trained in Korean aesthetic medicine before bringing that approach to London. Rather than a single, generic microneedling protocol, two distinct Klárdie serums are used — chosen according to what your skin actually needs.
Every treatment at Re: is administered by a GMC-registered doctor who will recommend the approach — brightening, rejuvenating, or neither — that is genuinely right for your skin.
What Medical Microneedling Is — and Is Not
Two distinct formulations are used at Re: — a brightening serum for tone and pigmentation, and a rejuvenating serum for texture and overall quality. Which is used depends on your concern, not a fixed protocol.
A medical-grade device creates fine, controlled channels in the skin, paired with serum applied during the procedure. This supports repair and renewal from within, rather than working on the surface alone.
Results build gradually across a course of sessions. Suitability also depends on timing — active inflammation, recent treatments, or a compromised skin barrier can mean it is not the right moment.
Brightening (R+) vs Rejuvenating (D+) — Which Is Right for You?
These two Klárdie serums are formulated for different concerns. Understanding the difference helps you know what to expect — Dr Kim confirms the most appropriate choice at consultation.
Formulated with niacinamide, tranexamic acid, vitamin C, and glutathione. Most relevant where the concern is uneven tone, dullness, or post-inflammatory pigmentation.
Formulated with PDRN and growth factors. Most relevant where the aim is broader improvement in skin quality, hydration support, and texture.
Medical Microneedling Options
Dr Kim will recommend the most appropriate serum and area following consultation and skin assessment.
Medical microneedling with Klárdie R+, a brightening serum with niacinamide, tranexamic acid, and glutathione. Improves uneven skin tone, dullness, and pigmentation.
The brightening R+ treatment extended to include the neck. Suitable for improvement in uneven tone, dullness, or pigmentation across a broader area.
Medical microneedling with Klárdie D+, a rejuvenating serum to support hydration, repair, and overall skin renewal. Improves texture and supports a healthier complexion.
The rejuvenating D+ treatment extended to include the neck. Improves texture and skin quality across a broader treatment area.
All prices include VAT at 20%. Suitability confirmed at consultation. Individual results may vary.
Is Medical Microneedling Right for You?
- —You have uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, or persistent dullness that skincare alone is not resolving
- —You have post-inflammatory pigmentation or mild acne scarring you want to improve gradually
- —You want to improve overall skin quality without injectable treatments
- —You are following a medical-grade skincare programme and want to complement it with an in-clinic treatment
- —You prefer a treatment that supports the skin's own repair process rather than adding anything to it
Medical Microneedling vs Other Treatments
Patients often arrive unsure whether microneedling, a chemical peel, or an injectable skin quality treatment is the right starting point. These comparisons clarify the difference.
Creates fine channels to support repair and serum absorption. Relevant for texture, tone, and overall skin quality, with a course-based approach.
Works by controlled exfoliation of the skin's surface. Not combined with microneedling in the same session — the more suitable option depends on your concern.
Polynucleotides delivered by injection to stimulate collagen and repair. Often combined with microneedling as part of a broader skin plan.
Address muscle activity or facial structure rather than skin quality. A different category of concern to microneedling, sometimes combined as part of a broader plan.
The right starting point depends on your specific concern. Dr Kim will advise at consultation based on an honest assessment of what is genuinely likely to help.
What to Expect
Topical anaesthetic is applied before treatment to improve comfort. A medical microneedling device is passed over the treatment area, paired with either the brightening (R+) or rejuvenating (D+) Klárdie serum selected for your concern. The appointment takes approximately 60–75 minutes.
Improvement in skin quality visible from 2–4 weeks. Best results after a course of 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart, with maintenance every 3–4 months.
Redness and mild sensitivity typically lasting 3–5 days, and up to 7 days in some patients. Avoid active skincare, makeup, and sun exposure during recovery.
Combination Treatments
Medical microneedling is often considered alongside polynucleotides (Rejuran) or a medical-grade skincare programme as part of a broader plan. It is not combined with chemical peels in the same session. Timing between treatments is discussed at consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
R+ is formulated for uneven tone, dullness, and post-inflammatory pigmentation, using tranexamic acid, vitamin C, and glutathione. D+ focuses on overall skin renewal, hydration, and texture improvement using PDRN and growth factors. Dr Kim will recommend the most suitable option at consultation.
A course of 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart is typically recommended. Maintenance every 3–4 months supports ongoing skin quality improvement.
Topical anaesthetic is applied before treatment. Most patients describe a mild warmth or scratching sensation during the procedure. Discomfort is generally well tolerated.
Redness and mild sensitivity for 3–5 days is normal, and can last up to 7 days in some patients. Avoid active skincare, makeup, and sun exposure during recovery.
Medical microneedling is generally well tolerated across all skin tones. Unlike some laser treatments, it does not use heat, which reduces the risk of post-inflammatory pigmentation changes in darker skin types.
Yes. Microneedling is not suitable during active acne or active skin inflammation, over open wounds or healing skin, or if the skin barrier is compromised. Recent use of certain active skincare ingredients may also affect timing. Suitability is always confirmed at consultation before treatment is planned.
Medical-grade devices allow controlled, consistent needle depth suited to the treatment area and concern, paired with a targeted serum applied during the procedure — this is different from the shallower, less controlled penetration of at-home rollers. Medical microneedling is also carried out under clinical hygiene standards, following an assessment of your skin's suitability on the day.
No. Microneedling creates controlled micro-channels in the skin to support repair and serum absorption. A chemical peel works by controlled exfoliation of the skin's surface. They are not combined in the same session, and the more appropriate option depends on your specific concern, discussed at consultation.
Yes. Microneedling is often combined with polynucleotides (Rejuran) or used alongside a medical-grade skincare programme. It should not be combined with chemical peels in the same session. Timing is discussed at consultation.
Full face treatment starts from £300, or £360 for face and neck. A course of 3 sessions is available at a saving. Full pricing is published on our pricing page.
No cosmetic treatment is entirely without risk. Suitability is assessed individually at consultation, including your skin's current condition, recent treatments, and any active inflammation, before any session is planned.
Dr Haram Kim, a GMC-registered doctor, carries out every consultation and treatment personally in a private one-to-one setting in Marylebone, London.
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Begin with a consultation
Medical microneedling suitability is confirmed at a private one-to-one consultation with Dr Haram Kim in Marylebone, London. The right serum and course is decided based on your skin, concerns, and goals.