Microneedling in Amman and Microdermabrasion
Microneedling in Amman at Elixir Beauty Spa comes as tightening, brightening and hyaluronic face treatments, with scalp and body options, and microdermabrasion comes as a 45-minute face or 50-minute face and neck treatment. Both treatments renew the skin, but they work at different depths: microneedling works below the surface to prompt collagen, while microdermabrasion polishes away the outer layer of dead cells.
What is microneedling?
Microneedling is a skin treatment that uses very fine needles to make controlled micro-channels in the skin. The skin responds by producing new collagen and elastin, which over a course of sessions improves texture, softens fine lines and makes acne scars and dark spots less visible. The channels also let serums reach deeper than they would on intact skin, which is why Elixir pairs each microneedling session with a serum chosen for the goal: tightening, brightening or hyaluronic hydration.
What is microdermabrasion?
Microdermabrasion is a mechanical exfoliation that removes the outermost layer of dead skin cells with a diamond-tipped head or a stream of fine crystals. Elixir offers both methods, listed on the menu as diamond and crystal peeling. Microdermabrasion uses no needles, leaves the skin smoother and brighter straight away, and suits dull skin, rough texture and enlarged pores.
Microneedling vs microdermabrasion
Depth: microneedling works below the surface; microdermabrasion works on the outer layer only.
Best for: microneedling suits fine lines, acne scars, dark spots and loss of firmness; microdermabrasion suits dullness, rough texture and enlarged pores.
Usual downtime: redness for one to three days after microneedling; light redness for a few hours after microdermabrasion.
Treatment options at Elixir
Microneedling: tightening, brightening, hyaluronic, hair strengthening (scalp) and body.
Microdermabrasion (diamond and crystal peeling): face (45 minutes), face and neck (50 minutes) and body.
Who should wait before microneedling?
Microneedling is not the right choice during an active acne breakout, a skin infection, a cold sore flare or pregnancy. Tell the therapist if you have taken isotretinoin (Roaccutane) in the past six months, if you scar easily, or if you use retinoids, because each of these changes how the skin heals. Microdermabrasion has fewer restrictions, but the same advice applies to broken or inflamed skin.
Frequently asked questions
Does microneedling hurt?
Microneedling feels like light pricking or a fine vibration across the skin. The forehead and the area around the nose usually feel more than the cheeks.
How many microneedling sessions do I need?
Microneedling works as a course, because new collagen builds over weeks. Most people book several sessions about four weeks apart, and the therapist recommends a number after looking at your skin at the first visit.
What is hair-strengthening microneedling?
Hair-strengthening microneedling is a scalp treatment that uses the same fine needles with a serum aimed at the hair roots. Elixir offers it alongside the face treatments.
Can I wear makeup after microneedling in Amman?
Leave the skin bare for the rest of the day and use a gentle cleanser, moisturiser and sunscreen for the following days. Wait until the redness settles before going back to active products such as acids and retinoids.
Book microneedling or microdermabrasion
Book online or send us a WhatsApp message with the treatment you want, and we'll confirm a time. Elixir Beauty Spa is at Villa 34, Monawara Street, Amman, open Saturday to Thursday from 10am to 6pm.