Microneedling (Collagen Induction) Prices and Clinics in the UAE

Collagen induction therapy, better known as microneedling, uses very fine needles (in a motorised pen or a roller) to make tiny controlled channels in the skin. These prompt the body’s natural repair and collagen response, which is why the treatment is used for skin texture, acne scarring, large pores, fine lines, stretch marks and, on the scalp, as part of hair treatments. Standard microneedling uses needles alone without added heat. Radiofrequency microneedling (devices such as Morpheus8, Secret RF or Genius) adds radiofrequency energy through the needles to work deeper, and is a separate, usually higher-priced treatment covered on its own page. Clinics in the UAE usually price microneedling per session, by area, and as a course of several sessions, and it is often combined with PRP or serums. Results build gradually and vary between people.

Microneedling is quoted per session, by area, and often as a course. The comparison above defaults to comparable per-session prices where enough clinics line up. The area and any add-on are the main drivers, and a session that includes PRP or serums usually costs more, so those are kept separate rather than blended. Standard microneedling is generally priced below radiofrequency microneedling, so the two are not compared together. A course changes the per-session equivalent, so a headline figure is a starting point. Prices shown are indicative and clinic-published; confirm the area, whether it is one session or a course, whether it is standard or RF microneedling, and any consultation fee directly with the clinic.

Different areas and add-ons are priced differently. Treating a larger area such as the face and neck can cost more than the face alone, and scalp or body areas such as scars and stretch marks are quoted on their own. A session that adds PRP or serums usually costs more than needling alone. Live prices are shown for a clinic only where its pricing unit is known; where it is not, the clinic is listed for context without a figure. A price for one area or add-on should not be read as the price for another, and standard microneedling is kept separate from radiofrequency microneedling.

• Microneedling with PRP
• Microneedling for acne scars
• Microneedling for large pores and texture
• Microneedling for stretch marks
• Scalp microneedling for hair
• Derma roller versus needle-pen microneedling
• Standard microneedling versus RF microneedling: RF microneedling adds heat and is a separate, usually higher-priced treatment.
• Microneedling for the face and neck
• Microneedling for men

Per-session means one price for a single microneedling treatment on a stated area. The area and any add-on are the main differences: a session that adds PRP or serums usually costs more than needling alone, and treating the face and neck can cost more than the face alone. Standard collagen induction therapy is generally priced below radiofrequency microneedling because it uses needles without added heat, so the two should not be compared on price as if they were the same treatment. A course is several sessions bought together, sometimes at a lower per-session equivalent, and clinics often suggest a few sessions spaced weeks apart for concerns such as scarring or texture. Because a low headline price may be a basic single session or a smaller area, compare the same area across clinics and ask what each session includes rather than the number alone.

To compare prices like for like rather than by headline number alone, confirm what a session covers before booking. The items below are the ones that most often differ between clinics.

• Consultation or skin assessment
• Which area is treated and the number of passes
• Whether it is a single session or part of a course
• Numbing cream and any PRP or serums used
• Whether it is standard needling or radiofrequency microneedling
• Who performs the treatment
• Whether VAT and any other charges are included
• Whether the figure is a starting price and applies to one branch

Standard microneedling is delivered by a motorised needle-pen (brands such as Dermapen, SkinPen or Dr. Pen) or by a manual derma roller. They share the same idea of fine needles making micro-channels in the skin, and differ mainly in needle count, depth control and how evenly they treat, which is one reason prices vary. A motorised pen usually allows more consistent depth than a roller. Some sessions also add platelet-rich plasma or serums. Radiofrequency microneedling devices such as Morpheus8, Secret RF or Genius are a different, energy-based treatment and are priced separately. Because the devices are not identical, a price on one is not directly comparable with another. A clinician should advise which method and needle depth suit your skin and goal; this page does not present any device as universally superior.

The area and any add-on are usually the largest drivers, and a session that adds PRP or serums costs more than needling alone. Whether you buy a single session or a course, the method used, who performs the treatment, and the clinic’s location all affect the total. Standard microneedling is generally priced below radiofrequency microneedling. Because most skin concerns need more than one session, ask which area is treated, whether it is standard or RF microneedling, how many sessions are advised and the total for a course before comparing two headline figures.

The facts below are typical and general. Individual assessment by a licensed professional decides what applies to you.

Before treatment, a clinician checks your skin, asks about your concerns, recent products and any medication, and confirms the area, the needle depth and whether any add-on is planned. A numbing cream is usually applied first. During the session, the pen or roller passes fine needles across the treated area; a PRP session also includes a small blood draw, and serums may be applied. A session commonly takes about 20–60 minutes depending on the area and method. Afterwards, the skin is often red and may feel warm, a little like mild sunburn, usually settling over a day or two, sometimes with light dryness or flaking. Most people follow simple aftercare such as gentle products and sun protection. Results build gradually over the following weeks and months as new collagen forms, and clinics often advise a course of several sessions spaced a few weeks apart. How much changes and how long it lasts vary between people, skin concerns and the number of sessions.

Microneedling is an established skin treatment, but suitability and risk depend on your skin, the needle depth and the practitioner. A licensed professional should assess you first. Common, usually temporary effects include redness, mild swelling, dryness and flaking for a day or two. Less often, bruising, prolonged redness or pigment changes can occur, and infection is a risk if hygiene, sterile single-use needles or aftercare are poor; this is one reason to choose a licensed clinic rather than an unregulated salon or a home roller. It may not be suitable during an active skin infection or breakout, with certain skin conditions, on recently tanned skin, or soon after some other treatments, and it is generally approached with caution in pregnancy. People prone to keloid scarring or on certain medication should discuss this first. Tell the clinic your skin and medical history, and seek advice if redness, swelling or irritation is severe or does not settle.

Look beyond the headline number. Check the area the price covers, whether PRP or serums are included, whether it is a single session or a course, and whether it is standard or radiofrequency microneedling. Ask who will carry out the treatment and whether sterile single-use needles are used. The relevant facility and professional regulator depends on the clinic’s location. Where Medifinder shows a facility-licence status, it means the clinic’s licence was checked against the regulator’s available records. It is not an assessment of clinical quality or of who performs the treatment. Confirm the final quote and your suitability directly with the clinic before booking.

Microneedling is offered across the UAE. Choose an emirate to see local clinics, local prices and neighbourhood filters. Local availability and prices vary between clinics rather than by a single rule per emirate.

• Dubai
• Abu Dhabi
• Sharjah
• Ajman
• Ras Al Khaimah
• Fujairah
• Umm Al Quwain

People considering microneedling often also look at radiofrequency microneedling, PRP-based treatments, skin boosters and chemical peels, which work in different ways and suit different concerns. The links below lead to related comparisons where Medifinder has enough information for a useful page.

• radiofrequency microneedling compared with standard microneedling
• microneedling with PRP and the vampire facial
• skin boosters compared with microneedling
• chemical peels compared with microneedling
• acne scar treatment options