Microneedling is a skin treatment that uses very fine needles to make tiny controlled channels in the skin, prompting it to repair itself and build new collagen. At 7 Dimensions Medical Center (7DMC) in Dubai, our aesthetic doctors at our Jumeirah (Umm Suqeim 3) and Al Barsha (Arjan) branches use microneedling, also known by the device name Dermapen, to improve acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines and uneven texture, on its own or with PRP from your own blood. A session takes about 45 to 60 minutes including numbing, and most people have pinkness for one to three days.
Microneedling, also called collagen induction therapy, uses a pen-shaped device with fine sterile needles that move quickly over the skin. The micro-channels heal quickly, and they signal the skin to repair, which builds new collagen and elastin over the following weeks. The channels also help serums or PRP reach deeper layers for a short time after treatment. The depth is set for each area, shallower on thin skin around the eyes and deeper on acne scars.
| Option | What it adds | Often chosen for |
|---|---|---|
| Microneedling (Dermapen) | Collagen induction with a hydrating or targeted serum | Texture, pores, fine lines |
| Microneedling with PRP | Platelet-rich plasma from a small sample of your own blood applied during treatment (sometimes called a vampire facial) | Acne scars, dull or tired skin, under-eye texture |
| RF microneedling | Radiofrequency energy delivered through the needles for added tightening | Deeper scars, laxity, pores |
Microneedling suits most adults and most skin types who want to improve scars, pores, texture or fine lines and can allow a few days of redness. It is often a good choice for darker skin tones, because standard microneedling does not rely on heat to the skin surface (RF microneedling adds heat).
It is not suitable, or needs to wait, if you:
I had a procedure with Doctor Iman where I did Max PRP on my face, hands, and neck. I am very satisfied with the results and highly recommend Doctor Iman and the professional team. Thank you very much!Google review · 7DMC Al Barsha
I decided to refresh my skin at 7dimensions clinic .The doctor recommended me to do hydrafacial and microneedling treatments and I very happy with results I was greeted very warmly and in relaxing calm atmosphere .This clinic use quality products making me feel confident about the result .Google review · 7DMC Al Barsha
I received a very warm welcome. The clinic is large and spacious, and I was very comfortable. I had two treatments, and they went very well,(Biorepeel and Dermapen with ms. Joy … There was a little heat, but that was perfectly normal.Google review · 7DMC Al Barsha
I went for a consultation with Dr. Maya in the Jumeirah Branch And was so impressed with her friendliness and professionalism and the fact that she didn't try to pressure me into doing anything immediately… She also recommended different things for what I was looking for and told me to take my time to think about what I want to do… What a refreshing and lovely experience and what a lovely Clinic.Google review · 7DMC Jumeirah
Talk to our team at Jumeirah or Al Barsha. We will answer your questions and help you choose the right next step.
Your skin can look fresher within a week as redness settles, but the main change comes from new collagen, which builds over 4 to 12 weeks after each session. Most people need a course of 3 to 6 sessions about 4 to 6 weeks apart; deeper acne scars usually need more sessions than pores or texture. Results vary from person to person, and your doctor will explain at your consultation what is realistic for your skin.
Microneedling is a medical treatment. Common effects are redness, swelling, pinpoint bleeding during treatment, dryness and flaking. Less commonly there can be a breakout, a reaction to a product, or temporary darkening of the skin (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation), which is why sun protection matters so much in Dubai. Rarely, scarring or a cold sore flare-up can occur. Infection is rare when the treatment is done with sterile single-use needle cartridges and aftercare is followed.
The cost of microneedling in Dubai usually ranges from AED 500 to AED 1,500 per session, depending on whether PRP or radiofrequency is added, the area treated (face only, or face, neck and décolletage) and the clinic. Typical ranges: Microneedling, one session, AED 500 to AED 1,500; Microneedling with PRP, AED 1,500 to AED 2,500; RF microneedling (for example Morpheus8), face, AED 2,000 to AED 3,500. These are typical market prices across Dubai clinics, not a 7DMC price list. At 7DMC, your exact price is confirmed at your consultation, before any treatment.
Dermapen is a brand of microneedling device. A Dermapen treatment is microneedling with a motorised pen of fine needles that creates micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen and improve scars, pores and texture.
Most people need 3 to 6 sessions about 4 to 6 weeks apart. Deeper acne scars usually need more than pores or fine lines. Your doctor recommends a number after assessing your skin.
Numbing cream is applied for 30 to 45 minutes first, so most people feel vibration and light scratching rather than pain.
Most people have redness like mild sunburn for 1 to 3 days, sometimes with light flaking after. Many return to work the next day.
Microneedling is one of the most commonly used treatments for shallow acne scars, such as rolling and boxcar scars. Deep or ice-pick scars may need a combination with other treatments.
PRP is platelet-rich plasma, prepared from a small sample of your own blood. It is applied during microneedling so it can reach the micro-channels, and is often chosen for scars and dull or tired skin.
RF microneedling delivers radiofrequency energy through the needles to heat deeper layers and support tightening.
In Dubai, microneedling usually costs AED 500 to AED 1,500 per session, depending on whether PRP or radiofrequency is added. At 7DMC your exact price is confirmed at your consultation, before any treatment.
