Performed by Sarah Bowman — Cosmetic Nurse Medical Grade Skin Needling
Medical grade skin needling — performed using the SkinPen device — is one of the most effective collagen induction treatments available, with proven results for skin texture, tone, and overall skin health in its own right. It can also be enhanced with a skin booster of your choice for an even more comprehensive result.
What is medical grade skin needling?
Medical grade skin needling is a collagen induction therapy performed using the SkinPen — a precision medical device that creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin. This triggers the body's own natural wound-healing response, stimulating new collagen and elastin production from within.
Unlike at-home rollers or beauty-grade devices, SkinPen is a medical-grade instrument that allows Sarah to precisely control needle depth and treatment intensity, tailoring the procedure to your specific skin concerns and tolerance. This level of precision and control is what separates medical grade needling from any over-the-counter alternative.
Medical grade needling is a genuinely effective treatment on its own — it does not require an added serum or booster to deliver results. Many patients choose to have it as a standalone treatment for general skin rejuvenation, while others choose to enhance their results further by combining it with one of the skin booster options below.
What medical needling does on its own
SkinPen medical needling delivers genuine, clinically supported improvements to the skin — with or without an added booster.
Skin booster add-on options
Medical needling creates the microchannels — the skin booster you choose determines the specific active ingredients delivered through them. Sarah will recommend the most suitable option for your skin at consultation, or you may request a particular formulation.
Byryzn Opuluxe V
An advanced Korean serum combining PDRN, PLLA, hyaluronic acid, glutathione, and more in a single formula. Delivers deep hydration, collagen stimulation, brightening and antioxidant protection in one treatment.
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Rejuran Topical Skin Booster
A topically-applied PDRN formulation infused through the needling channels. Focused on repair and recovery — supporting tissue healing, a glowing complexion, and post-procedural skin recovery.
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BOOSTER
Rejuran Tone Up Booster
A PDRN-based formulation combined with brightening actives, designed to even skin tone and add a luminous, "lit from within" radiance alongside the repair and recovery benefits of PDRN.
Ask Sarah about Tone Up →If your priority is deep hydration, brightening, and an all-round 8-in-1 result, Byryzn Opuluxe V is an excellent choice. If your skin needs genuine repair and recovery — particularly after sun damage, breakouts, or other procedures — the Rejuran Topical Skin Booster (PDRN) is ideal. If your main concern is uneven tone and you want a brightening, luminous finish alongside repair, the Rejuran Tone Up Booster (PDRN) is the best fit. Sarah will help you decide at your consultation.
Who is medical needling suitable for?
Medical grade needling — with or without a booster — is suitable for a broad range of skin concerns and most skin types.
Your treatment journey with Sarah
A medical needling appointment with Sarah is a thorough, unhurried experience — whether performed alone or with an added booster.
Skin Consultation
Sarah assesses your skin, discusses your goals, and confirms whether needling alone or with a booster suits you best.
Topical Anaesthetic
A topical numbing cream is applied for approximately 30–45 minutes for a comfortable treatment.
SkinPen Treatment
Sarah uses the SkinPen device to create controlled micro-channels across the treatment area, with depth tailored to your skin.
Booster Infusion (Optional)
If you've chosen a booster, it is infused through the micro-channels at this stage for maximum absorption.
Soothing Finish
A calming, hydrating serum or mask is applied. Your skin will appear pink for 12–24 hours.
Aftercare Guidance
Sarah provides tailored aftercare instructions, including SPF guidance and avoiding makeup for 24 hours.
A course of three sessions spaced four weeks apart is typically recommended for optimal results, whether performed alone or with a booster. Maintenance sessions every 3–6 months can sustain results long term.
Cosmetic Nurse
Sarah is a Registered Nurse with over seven years of clinical experience and specialist postgraduate training in cosmetic nursing and dermal therapies. She performs all medical grade needling treatments at Coastal Plastic Surgery using the SkinPen device, and will help you choose whether to add a skin booster based on your individual skin and goals.
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Medical needling pairs well with other treatments Sarah offers at Coastal Plastic Surgery.
Common questions about medical needling
Medical grade needling using the SkinPen is a genuinely effective treatment on its own — it does not require an added serum or booster to produce results. Many patients have needling alone for general skin rejuvenation. Adding a booster such as Byryzn or a Rejuran formulation can enhance and target results further, but it is entirely optional and will be discussed with you at consultation.
SkinPen is a medical-grade skin needling device that creates thousands of precise, controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate the body's natural collagen and elastin production. Unlike beauty-grade rollers or at-home devices, SkinPen allows Sarah to precisely control needle depth and treatment intensity for safe, consistent, and effective results.
Byryzn Opuluxe V is a Korean 8-in-1 formula good for an all-round result with deep hydration and brightening. The Rejuran Topical Skin Booster (PDRN) is best for genuine tissue repair and recovery — particularly after sun damage or other procedures. The Rejuran Tone Up Booster (PDRN) adds a brightening, even-tone finish alongside repair benefits. Sarah will help you choose the best fit for your skin at consultation.
A topical anaesthetic cream is applied for approximately 30–45 minutes prior to treatment, which significantly reduces discomfort. Most patients describe the sensation as a mild vibration or warmth. Sarah performs all treatments with care and can adjust the treatment depth based on your comfort level.
Most patients experience mild redness and warmth for 12–24 hours, similar to a moderate sunburn. Some minor dryness or flaking may occur over the following days as the skin renews. Most people feel comfortable returning to social activities the day after treatment.
No — a GP referral is not required for cosmetic nursing treatments with Sarah, including medical needling. Simply contact our rooms on 02 4363 6900 or at info@coastalplasticsurgery.net.au to book a consultation.
Ready for genuine skin renewal?
Book a consultation with Sarah to find out if medical grade needling — with or without a skin booster — is right for your skin concerns and goals.