Microneedling & Minimally Invasive Skin Treatments

Microneedling and related minimally invasive skin procedures to stimulate collagen production, improve skin texture, and address fine lines, acne scars, and early skin laxity. Led by Prof. Dr. Martina Kerscher, a nationally recognised expert in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures at the University of Hamburg, Germany.

Microneedling — also known as percutaneous collagen induction therapy — is among the minimally invasive cosmetic procedures within the clinical scope of Prof. Dr. med. Martina Kerscher's dermatology practice in Hamburg, Germany. The technique uses a device with fine needles to create controlled micro-channels in the dermis, triggering a cascade of platelet activation, growth factor release, and fibroblast recruitment that drives new collagen and elastin synthesis in the treated area. When performed by a trained dermatologist using medical-grade devices with adjustable needle depths, microneedling can address a range of skin quality concerns: fine lines and early wrinkles in the periorbital and perioral zones, atrophic acne scars of the boxcar and rolling subtypes, enlarged pores, mild skin laxity, and overall skin texture irregularity. Prof. Kerscher's academic focus on minimally invasive procedures — well-documented in her publications, congress presentations, and clinical research — means that microneedling at her Hamburg practice is approached with the same evidence-based rigour applied to injectable treatments. The depth of needle penetration is calibrated to the target concern: superficial depths of 0.25–0.5 mm for general skin quality improvement, and deeper passes of 1.0–2.5 mm for scar remodelling. Sessions typically run thirty to sixty minutes including a topical anaesthetic application period, and mild redness resembling sunburn typically subsides within twenty-four to forty-eight hours. A course of three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is generally recommended for sustained collagen remodelling results. The Hamburg clinic serves patients from across Germany seeking expert-led minimally invasive aesthetic treatments.