Skin & Aesthetics · Central Clinic, Hamdan Street
Dermapen Microneedling in Abu Dhabi
Microneedling is used for acne scars, open pores, fine lines and uneven texture. The Dermapen prompts the skin’s own repair response — no chemicals, no laser. A skin assessment is included before your first session.
Specialist Dermatologist on site: Dr. Anjali Shere.
Three sessions AED 599
What it’s used for
How it works
Controlled micro-channels
Fine needles create thousands of tiny channels at a depth chosen for the area being treated. Each one is a signal to the skin that repair is needed.
Your own collagen
Nothing is injected into the skin. Any change comes from collagen your own skin produces over the following weeks, which is why it develops gradually.
Depth set to the concern
Deep acne scarring needs a different setting from fine lines under the eyes. The pen is adjusted across the face rather than run at one depth throughout.
Suitable for most skin tones
Because it works mechanically rather than with heat or light, it carries less risk of pigmentation change on darker skin than many resurfacing treatments.
What to expect afterwards
There is some downtime, and it is worth planning for. Skin is usually pink and feels tight, much like mild sunburn, for a day or two. Some people have light flaking on the third or fourth day. Makeup is generally left off for the first 24 hours.
Changes develop over weeks, not overnight. Collagen takes time to form, so any change appears gradually over the month after each session.
Scarring is treated as a course. Indented acne scars are usually treated with repeat sessions, which is why three sessions spaced about four weeks apart is the usual plan.
Dermapen: single session or a course
One session
For texture and general skin quality, or to see how your skin responds before committing.
AED 249
Three sessions
The usual plan for acne scarring and pores. Spaced about four weeks apart so collagen has time to form between sessions.
AED 599
Prices exclude 5% VAT. Pay in 4 interest-free instalments with Tabby or Tamara. Courses are non-refundable, non-transferable and valid for six months from purchase.
Common questions
Does it hurt?
Numbing cream is applied first and left to work before the treatment starts. Most people describe a vibrating, scratchy sensation rather than pain. Bony areas like the forehead and jawline feel sharper than the cheeks.
How many sessions do I need for acne scars?
Deep scarring usually needs a course rather than one visit, and how much changes depends on how deep the scars sit. You will get a realistic answer at your assessment rather than a promise beforehand.
Can I have it if I still have active acne?
Not over active breakouts. Acne is treated first, then the scarring afterwards. If acne itself is the problem, start with a skin consultation with our dermatologist.
How is it different from a HydraFacial?
A HydraFacial cleans and hydrates the surface with no recovery period. Microneedling works deeper and develops over weeks. Different jobs — many people have both.
Can I book it before an event?
Leave at least two weeks so the skin has time to settle. If the event is in a few days, a HydraFacial is the better choice.
Comparing treatments? Browse skin and aesthetics, or see HydraFacial for an option with no recovery period. For pigmentation rather than texture, see Pico laser.
Book your session
Central Clinic, Office 204, The New EMI State Tower, Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street, next to Marks & Spencer. Open seven days, 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Prices exclude 5% VAT.