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Advanced Clinical Microneedling in Tweed Heads: Why What We Do Is Nothing Like Basic Skin Needling
By Alice Hemmingsen, RN & Dermal Therapist | Through the Looking Glass Clinic, Tweed Heads When most people Google "microneedling" they find a fairly uniform description: tiny needles, collagen stimulation, some redness, good for anti-ageing. And while that's not wrong, it's a bit like describing surgery as "doctors with knives." What we offer at Through the Looking Glass is an advanced clinical microneedling protocol. The Dermapen device is just the starting point. What sets
Alice
Apr 65 min read


The Acne Microneedling Myth: Why I Don't Always Follow the Rules
By Alice Hemmingsen, RN, RM, & Dermal Therapist | Through the Looking Glass Clinic, Tweed Heads If you've ever Googled microneedling and acne, you've probably seen it listed as a firm contraindication. "Do not microneedle over active acne." It appears in training manuals, beauty therapy courses, and skincare blogs across the internet. Here's the thing - that advice exists for a reason. But it's not the whole story. And as a Registered Nurse and Dermal Therapist, I think you
Alice
Mar 303 min read


More Than a Treatment: Why Your Skin Journey Deserves a Nurse’s Touch
Why a registered cosmetic nurse and dermal therapist is the right choice for your skin
Alice
Mar 222 min read


Collagen, Volume, or Glow? A Nurse’s Guide to the New Era of Bio-Stimulators
understanding the difference between bio stimulators such as rejuran, profhilo, sculptra and radiuses
Alice
Mar 213 min read
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