Texture, tone and glow · Numbing included
Microneedling in Cardiff
A non-injectable skin treatment that triggers your skin’s natural repair, with a professional serum chosen for your skin, carried out in a regulated medical clinic.
At a glance
Price
From £125, course of 3 from £335
Treatment time
About 60 minutes including numbing
Comfort
Numbing cream included
Recovery
Redness like mild sunburn for 1 to 3 days
Course
3 sessions, 7 to 10 days apart
Results
Brighter within a week, building over 4 to 6 weeks
Serums
Bio, Firming, Lifting, Purifying, Exosome, PN/PDRN
Rated excellent on Google
By our patients
HIW registered
Healthcare Inspectorate Wales
Nurse prescriber-led
Registered nurse & independent prescriber
Award-winning clinic
Best Cosmetic Surgery Clinic 2026
What is microneedling?
Microneedling uses a medical-grade device with very fine needles to create thousands of tiny channels in the skin. This triggers the skin’s natural repair response, encouraging new collagen and elastin, while a professional serum chosen for your skin is worked in through the channels.
At Excel Clinic, each session takes about 60 minutes including numbing, and is carried out by Kelsie Arandjelovic, our aesthetic nurse prescriber, with single-use sterile cartridges every time.
Medically reviewed by Kelsie Arandjelovic, RN, Independent Prescriber (NMC PIN 23B0374W, check the NMC register). Last updated November 2026.
What microneedling can help with
Dull skin
Brighter, fresher-looking skin.
Texture
Smoother, more even skin texture.
Fine lines
Softening early lines and wrinkles.
Firmness
Supporting collagen for firmer skin.
Pores
Refining the look of enlarged pores.
Acne-prone skin
Purifying serum for oily or congested skin.
Scarring
Gradual improvement in some acne scarring over a course.
Prep for events
A glow boost before a big occasion, with planning.
Choose your serum
Your serum is chosen at your skin assessment, based on what your skin needs.
Bio
Repair and hydration for most skin types.
Firming
For skin that is losing firmness and elasticity.
Lifting
For a lifted, tightened look.
Purifying
For oily, congested or acne-prone skin.
Exosome
An advanced regenerative serum for ageing skin and laxity.
PN and PDRN
Polynucleotide (salmon DNA) serum for regeneration and repair. Not suitable with a fish allergy.
Is microneedling right for me?
It may suit you if…
- You want brighter, smoother skin without injections
- You have early fine lines, enlarged pores or uneven texture
- You are happy to commit to a course
Not suitable if…
- You have active acne, cold sores or skin infection in the area
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have used isotretinoin in the last 6 months
- You have a fish allergy (PN and PDRN serum only)
Microneedling prices
Single sessions and better-value courses of three.
Why a medical clinic matters
Aesthetics, backed by a medical and surgical clinic
Excel Clinic is an award-winning private medical and surgical clinic, registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales. Your aesthetic treatment benefits from the same clinical standards, safety systems and team of doctors and consultant surgeons as everything else we do, so you can relax and enjoy your results with complete peace of mind.
A regulated medical clinic
Excel Clinic is registered with and inspected by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales. The same clinical governance, infection control and record-keeping that apply to our surgical work apply to every aesthetic treatment.
Doctors and surgeons on site
Aesthetics sits alongside our surgical, skin and medical services, delivered by doctors and consultant surgeons. Our practitioner works within a wider clinical team, not on her own.
Face-to-face assessment, every time
Every patient is seen in person and assessed by a qualified practitioner before any treatment is recommended. Nothing is decided over the phone or online.
Complications managed in-house
If anything doesn’t go to plan, you won’t be told to see your GP. Kelsie can assess and treat complications herself, filler can be dissolved on site, and the clinic has medical emergency protocols and equipment.
Clinical treatment rooms
Treatments take place in clinical rooms in a purpose-fitted medical clinic, designed and cleaned to the standards needed for minor surgery.
Professional accountability
Registered healthcare professionals, full medical records, clinical insurance and a formal complaints procedure. You know exactly who is responsible for your care, and how to check their registration.
Alongside our cosmetic surgery service
Our aesthetics service works alongside our cosmetic surgery service, so if a non-surgical treatment isn’t the right answer for you, our consultant surgeons are under the same roof. That might mean lip lift surgery for a long upper lip, or eyelid surgery for heavy or hooded eyelids. There’s no pressure either way: our aim is simply to recommend the treatment that’s right for you.
What happens, step by step
Send your form
Tell us about your skin and we’ll call you back.
Skin assessment
Medical history, skin check and your serum choice.
Treatment
Numbing cream, microneedling with your serum, then a soothing mask and SPF.
Your course
Three sessions 7 to 10 days apart for the best result.
Your practitioner
One practitioner, from consultation to review
Kelsie Arandjelovic
Aesthetic Nurse Prescriber · RN, Independent Prescriber · PgCert Cosmetic & Aesthetic Medicine
Every aesthetic treatment at Excel Clinic is planned and carried out by Kelsie, a registered nurse and independent prescriber with four years’ experience in medical aesthetics. She is a member of the Aesthetic Complications Expert (ACE) Group and the Royal College of Nursing.
Kelsie’s background in NHS community nursing shapes how she works: thorough assessment, patient safety first, and an honest answer if a treatment isn’t right for you. She has a special interest in facial profile balancing.
Risks and side effects
- Expected: redness and warmth, like mild sunburn, for one to three days, and light flaking for a few days after.
- Common: mild swelling, sensitivity and tiny pinpoint marks.
- Uncommon: breakouts, irritation or a reaction to a serum.
- Rare: infection or changes in skin pigmentation, which is why sun protection afterwards matters. Kelsie can assess and treat any problems herself.
Aftercare
Your skin will look pink for a day or two. That is part of the healing response.
First 24 hours
- No make-up, fake tan or perfumed products
- Don’t touch your skin with unwashed hands
- Avoid alcohol, exercise, saunas and swimming
Days 2 to 7
- SPF 30 or higher daily; no sunbeds for two weeks
- Don’t pick or exfoliate light flaking
- Avoid retinol and acids for 5 to 7 days
- Make-up usually fine from 24 to 48 hours
Contact us if…
- Redness or swelling gets worse after day two
- You notice signs of infection
Why patients choose Excel Clinic
Nurse prescriber-led
Every treatment is planned and carried out by Kelsie Arandjelovic, a registered nurse and independent prescriber.
Regulated medical clinic
Registered with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales, with doctors and consultant surgeons on site.
Award-winning and highly rated
Best Cosmetic Surgery Clinic 2026 and rated excellent on Google by our patients.
Honest, no-pressure advice
A face-to-face consultation first, and a straight answer if treatment isn’t right for you.
What our patients say
Frequently asked questions
Does microneedling hurt?
Numbing cream is included, so most people feel only light pressure and a mild scratching sensation.
How many sessions do I need?
Most people see the best results from a course of three sessions, 7 to 10 days apart.
How much is microneedling in Cardiff at Excel Clinic?
From £125 per session or £335 for a course of three. Exosome and polynucleotide microneedling are £165 per session or £445 for a course.
Is there downtime?
Your skin will usually look red for one to three days. Most people go back to normal activities the next day.
When will I see results?
Skin often looks brighter within a week, with collagen improvements building over four to six weeks.
What is the difference between medical microneedling and treatment by a non-medical aesthetician?
At Excel Clinic, microneedling is carried out by a registered nurse prescriber in a regulated medical clinic, with a full skin and medical assessment, sterile single-use cartridges and the ability to manage any complications in-house. Read our guide: medical clinic or non-medical aesthetician?
Is there an age limit?
We only treat adults aged 18 and over.
Where is the clinic?
Excel Clinic is at 3 Oaktree Court, Mulberry Drive, Cardiff Gate Business Park, Cardiff CF23 8RS, a couple of minutes from Junction 30 of the M4.
Find us
Excel Clinic
3 Oaktree Court, Mulberry Drive
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff CF23 8RS
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
02922 645305
A couple of minutes from Junction 30 of the M4. We see aesthetics patients from Pontprennau, Lisvane, Llanishen, Cyncoed, Roath, Cardiff city centre, Cardiff Bay, Penarth, Caerphilly, Newport, Cwmbran and the Vale of Glamorgan.
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