
Transform Your Skin.
At The Brookside Beauty Salon, we use Dr. Pen – a highly commended, medical-grade microneedling system – alongside CLINICCARE professional skincare, renowned for its results-driven, clinical formulas.
Our treatments are designed to boost collagen, smooth texture, and revitalise your complexion - safely and effectively. Whether you want to soften fine lines, reduce acne scars, or brighten dull skin, microneedling is the gold standard for natural skin renewal.
○ Acne Scars
○ Fine lines & Wrinkles
○ Boosts natural collagen
○ Minimises pores
○ Brightens dull skin

✔ Experienced & Insured
✔ Personalised Treatments
✔ Convenient Location with Free Parking
✔ Flexible Appointments

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, uses a device fitted with ultra-fine, sterile needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin.
This process triggers the body’s natural healing response, stimulating new collagen and elastin production - the key building blocks of healthy, youthful skin.
At The Brookside, we use the Dr. Pen professional microneedling hand piece, known for its precision, consistency, and comfort.
Combined with CLINICCARE medical-grade serums, this delivers a treatment that’s both powerful and gentle, achieving visible results with minimal downtime.

Step 1: Consultation
✔ We assess your skin concerns and design a bespoke plan suited to your goals.
Step 2: Treatment & Therapy
✔ Steam, Cleanse, Exfoliate, Sanitise, Microneedling, Mask, LED red light therapy, Tone, Moisturiser and SPF
Step 3: Aftercare & Maintenance
✔ You’ll receive aftercare advice and product recommendations to extend your results at home.
✔ Future maintenance facial treatments

Not at all. With numbing cream and the Dr. Pen’s smooth-glide precision, most clients describe the sensation as light and comfortable.
Initial glow appears within a few days. Firmer, smoother skin develops over 4–6 weeks as collagen rebuilds naturally.
We recommend a course of 3–6 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, for best long-term results.
Find answers to common questions about our beauty & massage services.
Yes - our advanced Dr. Pen device allows full control of needle depth, making it safe and effective for all skin tones and types.
We recommend letting your skin breathe for at least 24 hours to maximise the benefits of your treatment.
Most clients describe the sensation as light scratching rather than pain. We can use a numbing cream for added comfort.
You’ll notice a glow within a few days, but collagen production continues for several weeks. The best results come after a course of 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart.
Microneedling creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin using a precise, sterile needle system. This triggers your body’s natural healing response, stimulating the production of collagen and elastin, resulting in firmer, smoother, and healthier skin over time.
You may experience mild redness for 24–48 hours, similar to sunburn. Avoid makeup, heavy exercise, and direct sun during this period.
Skip exfoliating, retinol, or active skincare for 3–5 days. Keep skin clean, hydrated, and protected with SPF.
Yes - when performed by trained professionals using sterile equipment. At The Brookside Beauty Salon, we use the Dr. Pen medical-grade microneedling system, with single-use cartridges and full hygiene protocols approved by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.
Each session typically takes around 60 minutes, including preparation, treatment, and post-treatment care. A slightly longer appointment is required for your first visit to include a full skin consultation and patch test.
We use CLINICCARE, a medical-grade skincare system formulated for professional use, ensuring your skin receives maximum hydration, repair, and protection.
Microneedling is incredibly versatile. It can improve:
Fine lines and wrinkles
Acne scars and blemishes
Enlarged pores
Uneven texture or pigmentation
Dull or tired skin
Sun damage
Early signs of ageing
You’ll notice a fresh, glowing complexion within days, with continued improvement as collagen rebuilds. Most clients see their best results between 4–6 weeks after treatment, especially when following the recommended course.
For long-lasting rejuvenation, we recommend a course of 3–6 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Maintenance sessions every 6–12 months help to preserve results.
For 48 hours post-treatment, avoid:
Direct sunlight or tanning beds
Hot baths, saunas, and steam rooms
Active skincare (retinols, acids, exfoliants)
Heavy makeup or fragranced products
Yes. Unlike some laser treatments, microneedling is safe for all skin tones and types. The depth and speed of the Dr. Pen device can be adjusted precisely to suit each individual’s skin.
Microneedling is excellent for reducing acne scarring, but it shouldn’t be performed on active acne breakouts. Once inflammation has settled, we can safely begin a treatment plan focused on texture repair and scar softening.
Yes - in fact, the Dr. Pen system allows gentle, adjustable depth control, making it safe for even delicate or sensitive skin. The use of CLINICCARE’s calming post-procedure serums ensures the skin remains soothed and hydrated after treatment.