How Much Does Medical Microneedling Cost in Hale and Altrincham? (2026 Prices)

Last updated: 11 November 2026

In short: At my clinic in Hale, medical microneedling with Purasomes exosomes costs £255 per session for the introductory course of three, so £765 for the course, then £295 for a single maintenance session every four to six months. Adding the neck is £40 per session. The £75 consultation is redeemable against treatment. The price includes the exosomes, treatment by a doctor, photographs, a written plan and aftercare. A realistic first year, face only, is around £1,060 to £1,355.

Local to Hale, Altrincham or Cheshire? I am an NHS GP and aesthetic doctor and run a GP led skin clinic in Hale village, with evening appointments until 7pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and until 9pm on Fridays. You can book a consultation or see the full price list.

Microneedling prices vary more than almost any other treatment, from £80 in a salon to £400 or more in a clinic, and the difference is rarely explained. It comes down to who holds the device, how deep it goes, what is applied to the skin afterwards and whether anything is included beyond the needling itself. This page sets out exactly what medical microneedling costs at my clinic in Hale, what is included, why it is sold as a course of three, and how it compares with polynucleotides, Profhilo and a peel over a year.

In this article:

• Medical microneedling prices in Hale, 2026
• What is included in the price
• Why it is a course of three
• What changes the cost from one person to the next
• What a typical first year costs
• Microneedling cost compared with polynucleotides, Profhilo and a peel
• Frequently asked questions

Medical microneedling prices in Hale, 2026

Treatment	Price	Notes
Consultation	£75, redeemable against treatment	Skin assessment, medical history and the plan; often combined with the first session
Introductory course, three sessions with exosomes	£255 per session, £765 for the course	Face; sessions around four weeks apart; paid per session, not up front
Single maintenance session with exosomes	£295	Every four to six months once the course is complete
Add the neck	£40 per session	Treated in the same appointment as the face

Prices were correct at the date at the top of this page; the price list takes precedence if they differ. The introductory rate is deliberately lower than the maintenance rate, because the first three sessions are where the work is done and I would rather you completed them than stopped at one.

What is included in the price

Included	Why it matters
Purasomes exosomes applied during and after needling	Many clinics charge £100 or more on top for exosomes or growth factors; here they are part of every session, because the needling is what opens the channels and the exosomes are what you put down them
Treatment by me, a doctor, every time	Needle depth is chosen area by area for your skin, not set once for everyone; the same person assesses, treats and reviews
A medical device with a sterile single use cartridge	Medical microneedling reaches depths a salon or home device legally cannot; a fresh cartridge for each patient removes the cross infection risk
Numbing when it is needed	At standard depths most people describe the session as a warm scratch rather than pain and numbing cream is rarely necessary; when I go deeper for scarring it is applied beforehand at no extra charge
Photographs and a written plan	Microneedling results arrive slowly; photographs at each visit are how you see the change
Retinol and skincare instructions	Retinol is stopped five days before and five days after each session; the plan sets out what to use in between so the course is not undone at home
Written aftercare and a direct number	Including what is normal in the first 48 hours and what to call about

Why it is a course of three

Microneedling does not add anything to the skin. It creates thousands of tiny controlled injuries that trigger your own repair response, and that response builds collagen over weeks, not days. One session gives a glow for a fortnight. Three sessions a month apart stack the repair cycles on top of one another, and that is where texture, pores, fine lines and old scarring change.

The research supports the pattern. In a randomised, rater blinded, split face trial published in JAMA Dermatology, three needling treatments produced a significant improvement in acne scars at six months that was not yet statistically significant at three, which tells you two things: it takes a course, and it takes patience afterwards.

"After 3 needling treatments, there was improvement in the appearance of acne scars over time." Alam M et al, JAMA Dermatology, 2014.

This is also why I price the course per session rather than asking for £765 up front. If your skin has responded unusually well after two, or something changes, nobody has paid for a session they do not need.

What changes the cost from one person to the next

Factor	Lower cost	Higher cost
Areas treated	Face only	Face and neck, £40 more per session; the neck is thinner skin and often where crepiness shows first
Your concern	Dullness, enlarged pores, early fine lines: three sessions is usually enough	Deeper acne scarring or marked sun damage, which can need more than three sessions before moving to maintenance; this is discussed at consultation, not discovered at session three
How often you maintain	Every six months, £590 a year	Every four months, £885 a year; most people settle somewhere between the two
What goes on the skin	Purasomes exosomes, or NCTF if you prefer a vegan option; both are included at the same price	Nothing. There is no hidden upgrade; the price is the price
Skincare at home	Sunscreen daily and a retinoid between courses, which protects what you have paid for	No sunscreen and no retinoid, which means needing more sessions to stand still

If your main concern is active breakouts rather than old marks, microneedling is not the first step and I would ask you to see your GP about the acne itself before we treat the skin texture it leaves behind.

What a typical first year costs

Scenario	Sessions in year one	Cost in year one
Face, course then six monthly	Three introductory sessions, then one maintenance session	£765 plus £295, around £1,060
Face, course then four monthly	Three introductory sessions, then two maintenance sessions	£765 plus £590, around £1,355
Face and neck, course then six monthly	Three introductory sessions with neck, then one maintenance session with neck	£885 plus £335, around £1,220
Face and neck, course then four monthly	Three introductory sessions with neck, then two maintenance sessions with neck	£885 plus £670, around £1,555

The consultation fee is deducted from the first session in every scenario. From year two, with no course to repeat, the cost drops to the maintenance sessions alone: £590 to £885 a year for the face, which is the figure to compare against other skin quality treatments.

Microneedling cost compared with polynucleotides, Profhilo and a peel

	How it is priced	Where it is the better choice
Medical microneedling with exosomes	£255 per session for three, then £295 every four to six months	Texture, pores, acne scarring, sun damage and general skin quality; the only one of the four that works on the surface and the dermis at once, with no injection
Polynucleotides	£255 per session for three, then £295 every six months; NCTF add on £40	Under eyes, crepey or thinning skin and redness prone skin, where an injected regenerative treatment reaches what needling cannot
Profhilo	£550 for two sessions, then £295 every six months	Dry, dull, mature skin that needs hydration and bounce more than resurfacing; faster to complete, as it is two sessions rather than three
Chemical peel	Obagi Blue Peel Radiance £125; the Perfect Peel £345	Pigmentation, sun spots and a quick brightening; cheaper per visit, but a peel works from the top down and does not build collagen the way needling does

Session for session, microneedling and polynucleotides cost the same at my clinic, which is deliberate: it means the choice between them is made on your skin, not your wallet. Many patients over 40 do best with microneedling for texture and polynucleotides for the under eye area, run as two separate courses rather than at the same time. See how much polynucleotides cost for the equivalent breakdown.

Takeaway: Medical microneedling with Purasomes exosomes in Hale costs £255 per session for the introductory course of three, then £295 for maintenance every four to six months, with the neck £40 extra per session and a £75 consultation deducted from treatment. Year one is around £1,060 to £1,355 for the face; from year two it is £590 to £885. The exosomes, a doctor, photographs, a plan and aftercare are all included, there is no package to pay up front, and the course of three is what the evidence supports.

Frequently asked questions about microneedling cost

How much does medical microneedling cost in Hale and Altrincham?

£255 per session for the introductory course of three, so £765 for the course, then £295 per maintenance session at my clinic in Hale. The neck is £40 extra per session and the £75 consultation is redeemable against treatment.

Why is a maintenance session more expensive than a course session?

The introductory rate is set lower to make it easier to complete the three sessions that do the work. Maintenance is a single appointment every four to six months at the standard rate.

Are the exosomes included or extra?

Included. Every session at my clinic uses Purasomes exosomes, applied during and after needling, at no extra charge. Purasomes are derived from bovine colostrum, so if you are vegan or would rather avoid them, NCTF is used instead at the same price.

Is medical microneedling cheaper than polynucleotides?

No, they are priced identically: £255 per session for three, then £295. The decision between them should be about what your skin needs. Microneedling suits texture, pores and scarring; polynucleotides suit the under eye area and thin, crepey or redness prone skin.

How many sessions will I need for acne scars?

Usually three as a minimum, and deeper or more widespread scarring can need more before moving to maintenance. The trial evidence shows improvement continuing to six months after a course of three, so we review before adding sessions. Active acne is something to see your GP about first.

Why is clinic microneedling more expensive than a salon or a home roller?

Depth, sterility and what goes on the skin. A medical device in a doctor's hands reaches the dermis, where collagen is made; a home roller cannot, and should not. The cost also includes the exosomes, photographs and follow up. For why I do not recommend rolling at home, see this post on derma rollers.

Is there any downtime to budget for?

Expect to look sunburnt for 24 to 48 hours and to avoid make up for the first day. Most people book for a Friday evening or Saturday and are back to normal by Monday. There is nothing extra to buy, though a good sunscreen is essential afterwards.

Next steps

If your skin looks tired, your pores or old scarring bother you, or you want a treatment that improves skin quality without injecting anything, book a consultation at the clinic in Hale. You will leave with a plan, a price and a realistic idea of how many sessions you need, with no obligation to go ahead.

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Further reading

• Medical Microneedling in Hale and Altrincham (treatment page)
• Should You Bleed During Microneedling?
• The Ultimate Guide to Microneedling with Exosomes
• Why I Believe Microneedling with Exosomes Is Better Than PRP
• How Much Do Polynucleotides Cost in Hale and Altrincham?
• Why I Don't Recommend At Home Microneedling with a Derma Roller

Dr Caroline Warden (GMC 6157708) is an NHS GP with over 19 years of clinical experience, an independent prescriber, and holds a Level 7 postgraduate diploma in cosmetic injectables. She has practised aesthetic medicine since 2017 and is the sole practitioner at Dr Caroline Warden Skin & Aesthetic Clinic, which she runs with her sister Louise at 2 Crown Passages, Hale, Cheshire, WA15 9GN, serving patients from Hale, Altrincham, Bowdon, Hale Barns, Timperley, Sale, Wilmslow, Alderley Edge, Knutsford, Didsbury and across Cheshire and South Manchester. The clinic was named Best Doctor Led Aesthetic Clinic in Cheshire 2026 by GHP. Purasomes exosomes are a topical cosmetic product applied to the skin; they are not injected. Results vary between individuals and the risks, limitations and alternatives are discussed at consultation. Prices quoted were correct at the date above; the price list takes precedence. The clinic does not diagnose or treat medical conditions. This article provides general information and does not replace an individual consultation.

References

1. Dr Caroline Warden Skin & Aesthetic Clinic. Price list. View the price list
2. Alam M, Han S, Pongprutthipan M, et al. Efficacy of a needling device for the treatment of acne scars: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Dermatol 2014;150(8): pages 844 to 849. Read the abstract
3. Hou A, Cohen B, Haimovic A, Elbuluk N. Microneedling: a comprehensive review. Dermatol Surg 2017;43(3): pages 321 to 339. Read the abstract
4. Committee of Advertising Practice. Cosmetic interventions: advertising guidance. Read the guidance