Skin Needling & Microneedling in Malvern - SkinPen, nurse-led.
Stimulate your skin's natural collagen response for improved texture, tone, and overall skin quality. Every session is performed by a registered nurse, starting with a one-on-one consultation.
- AHPRA-registered nurse performs every treatment
- From $350 - no deposit required
The consultation is free. You pay on the day of treatment, and only if you go ahead.
Understand the Treatment
What is SkinPen microneedling?
Skin needling (also called microneedling) is a minimally invasive treatment that uses a clinical device to create thousands of microscopic channels in the skin's surface. These trigger your skin's natural repair response, stimulating collagen and elastin production beneath the surface.
Results may include improvements in skin texture, tone, and the appearance of pores, fine lines, and mild scarring. Outcomes vary between individuals and depend on skin type, concerns, and the treatment plan recommended during your consultation.
The Process
How microneedling works
Your skin's own repair system does the work - we simply activate it.
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Consultation & Skin Assessment
One-on-one with your nurse. Goals, history, skin assessment. We confirm it's right for you before anything else.
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Prep and comfort
Your skin is cleansed and a topical numbing cream goes on first, with about 20 minutes to take effect before anything else happens. The needling itself takes around 15 minutes for the face. Most people describe it as mild to moderate discomfort rather than pain. Depth is set to what you can comfortably tolerate, and you can ask to ease off at any point.
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Creating Micro-Channels
The SkinPen creates tiny, controlled micro-channels - enough to signal repair, without unnecessary trauma.
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Collagen Stimulation
Fibroblast cells activate and begin producing collagen and elastin - the proteins behind firmness and skin quality.
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Targeted Serum Infusion
Post-needling, skin absorbs serums more effectively. We apply evidence-based formulations tailored to your concerns.
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Recovery & Results
Mild redness for 24-48 hrs. Gradual improvements over weeks as new collagen forms. Skin needling results vary between individuals.
Who It's For
Skin that could use clinical support
As we age, our skin naturally produces less collagen and elastin - the proteins that support firmness and skin quality. Over time, this can contribute to dullness, uneven texture, enlarged pores, and fine lines.
Microneedling is one option that may support gradual improvements in skin texture and tone, in a conservative, medically guided way. Suitability is always assessed during your consultation.
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Uneven Texture
May help promote a more even, balanced-looking complexion over time.
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Enlarged Pores
Can help refine the visible appearance of skin texture and pore size.
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Acne Scarring
May soften the visible appearance of mild atrophic acne scarring.
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Fine Lines
Supports the appearance of smoother skin as early signs of ageing develop.
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Mild Scarring
May soften the visible appearance of mild scarring and skin irregularities.
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Post-Acne Marks
Can support the gradual fading of post-inflammatory marks and uneven tone.
Suitability assessed in consultation - results vary.
Clinical Device
Why we chose SkinPen Precision
We use the SkinPen Precision device - the first FDA-cleared microneedling system, manufactured to medical-device standards. Unlike spa-grade devices, SkinPen is designed for clinical use with sterile single-use cartridges and adjustable depth control for different skin areas and concerns.
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FDA-cleared and TGA-approved
The first microneedling system to receive full clinical certification - manufactured to medical-device standards under strict regulatory oversight.
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Precision depth control
Adjustable depth from 0.25mm to 2.5mm in 0.1mm increments - allows treatment to be customised per skin area and concern.
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Sterile single-use cartridges
Cross-contamination is prevented through individually packaged sterile needle cartridges - opened in front of you and disposed after each session.
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Medical-grade engineering
Built for clinical use rather than home or spa use, with an oscillating motion designed to minimise epidermal trauma during treatment.
Your Nurse
Hayleigh - Registered Nurse
Every microneedling session at Sculpt by Nurses is performed by Hayleigh - a registered nurse with emergency and aesthetic experience. She performs your consultation and your treatment personally.
Her emergency and dermatology nursing background means she's trained to manage the full spectrum of clinical responses - not just the routine ones.
Hayleigh takes a consultation-first, suitability-led approach. Before any treatment, she'll assess your skin, review your medical history, and discuss what microneedling can and can't do for your concerns. If it's not the right treatment for you, she'll tell you - no charge, no obligation.
- AHPRA Registered Nurse
- NMW0002271081
- Emergency Nursing Background
- Trained for full clinical response
- Postgraduate Dermatology Studies
- Currently undertaking
- Five-Star Google Reviews
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What It Costs
Rates for SkinPen microneedling
Areas treated
Single session
Course of 3
FaceAbout 30-45 minutes
Face and neckAbout 45 minutes
Face, neck and décolletageAbout 1 hour
Sessions in a course sit 4 to 6 weeks apart, which is the time your skin needs to build new collagen between treatments. Whichever areas your course covers, they are all treated in the same appointment - a course of 3 is three visits, not six.
Courses are arranged with your nurse at your consultation and paid in clinic. There is nothing to pay when you book.
If you're suitable and you'd like to go ahead, your first session can follow your consultation in the same visit.
LED light therapy can be added to any session for $49, which adds 15 to 20 minutes to your appointment.
Clinic Location
Serving Melbourne's inner southeast
Sculpt by Nurses is at 1 Como Street, Malvern - two minutes' walk from Malvern Station.
Come through the main entrance and take a seat - Hayleigh will come out to meet you at your appointment time.
We see clients from across Melbourne's inner southeast:
Malvern, Armadale, Toorak, Hawthorn, Prahran, South Yarra, Caulfield, Glen Iris, Malvern East, Carnegie
Common Questions
What to expect
Does microneedling hurt?
Most describe mild to moderate discomfort, not pain. Comfort measures are used and intensity is adjusted to your tolerance.
Is there downtime?
Minimal for most people. Mild redness and warmth for 24-48 hours, similar to a light sunburn. Most clients return to normal activities the same day.
What aftercare is needed?
Gentle cleanser and hydration for a few days. Daily SPF. Avoid retinol, AHA/BHA, and makeup for 24-48 hours. Full aftercare provided after your appointment.
How many sessions will I need?
Depends on your skin concerns. Some notice improvements after one session; a course of 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart is commonly recommended for optimal results.
Who should avoid it?
Not suitable if you have active acne, eczema, or infection in the area, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have certain conditions affecting healing. Reviewed at consultation.
When will I see results?
Some early improvements within days. Collagen regeneration continues over weeks. Results are gradual and vary between individuals.
Pregnant or breastfeeding?
Microneedling is generally not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Hayleigh will review your medical history during consultation and advise on suitability and timing.
What to expect immediately after?
Mild redness, warmth, or a sunburn-like sensation for 24-48 hours. As the skin settles, a refreshed appearance is commonly reported in the days that follow, with gradual improvement continuing over weeks. Results vary between individuals.
Can microneedling be combined with other treatments?
Often, yes, but timing matters. Hayleigh will plan the spacing between treatments during your consultation so nothing works against anything else.
How much does it cost in Melbourne?
A single SkinPen session at Sculpt by Nurses in Malvern is $350 for the face, $475 for face and neck, or $575 for face, neck and décolletage. A course of three sessions is $900, $1,200 or $1,500 for the same coverage. LED light therapy is a $49 add-on.
Courses are settled with your nurse in clinic rather than online, so there is no deposit and nothing to pay when you book. If microneedling is not suitable for you, there is no charge.
Microneedling vs skin needling?
Skin needling and microneedling are interchangeable terms in Australia - both describe the same clinical treatment. You may also see it called collagen induction therapy (CIT). At Sculpt by Nurses in Malvern, we use the SkinPen Precision device for all skin needling and microneedling sessions. Whether you're searching for skin needling in Malvern or microneedling near you, you'll receive the same FDA-cleared, nurse-led treatment.
Ready when you are
Start with a consultation
Most clients come in not quite sure what they need - just that their skin could use some support. That's exactly what a consultation is for. We'll guide you from there.
No deposit required - simply book your preferred time and pay on the day. All costs are discussed and confirmed during your consultation before any treatment begins.