Written by Lalit Matai, GPhC-registered pharmacist independent prescriber and co-founder of MediGlow Aesthetics & Health, Glasgow.
If you’ve searched “microneedling Glasgow” recently, you’ll have noticed prices ranging from £25 on booking platforms to £350 at medical clinics. That’s a wide range for what sounds like the same treatment. It isn’t the same treatment.
This guide explains exactly what microneedling costs at MediGlow, what you’re paying for, and how to compare prices fairly so you don’t end up paying twice.
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MediGlow Microneedling Prices
We show our prices here because we think you should know what you’re spending before you book a consultation, not after.
| Treatment | Price |
| SkinPen microneedling, face only | £200 |
| SkinPen microneedling, face and neck | £250 |
| SkinPen microneedling, face and back | £500 |
| SkinPen microneedling with PDRN, face | £300 |
| Course of 3 sessions (face and neck) | £600 |
The course of 3 sessions at £600 includes a complimentary hand treatment at each appointment and a free skin analysis. The standard single session price for face and neck is £250, so across three sessions you save £150 plus receive add-ons worth £200. The consultation before your first session is free.
Every session includes numbing cream applied before treatment, aftercare guidance from a pharmacist independent prescriber, and the use of SkinPen Elite, an FDA-cleared microneedling device.
What Affects the Cost?
The device used matters most
The biggest price difference you will see between Glasgow clinics comes down to the device being used. Microneedling devices sit across a wide spectrum – from medical-grade, clinically validated equipment to basic pens that cost a clinic under £100 and carry no independent safety approval.
MediGlow uses the SkinPen Elite. SkinPen is the only FDA-cleared microneedling device in the world. FDA clearance means the device has been independently reviewed and approved as safe and effective by the US Food and Drug Administration. It is not a marketing claim – it is a regulatory status that requires clinical evidence to achieve.
Why does this matter to you?
FDA-cleared devices deliver consistent needle depth, use sterile single-use cartridges, and include protective barriers that prevent cross-contamination between patients. Devices without this standard can go too deep, too shallow, or unevenly across the skin – which means unpredictable results and a higher risk of post-treatment irritation.
When comparing prices between clinics, the single most useful question to ask is: What device do you use, and is it FDA-cleared?
If the answer is no, or if they cannot tell you, that price difference has a reason behind it.
The treatment area
Face only is naturally less expensive than face and neck. If you add the décolletage or back area, the price increases to reflect the larger surface area and treatment time. Our face and back price of £500 covers the full back, which is common for acne scarring on this area.
The PDRN add-on
PDRN stands for polydeoxyribonucleotide. It’s derived from salmon DNA and has been used in clinical wound healing for decades. When applied during a microneedling session, the microchannels created by SkinPen allow the PDRN to absorb deeply into the skin. It accelerates tissue repair, reduces inflammation, and supports collagen production at a cellular level. Standard microneedling creates the channels. PDRN uses those channels to do additional repair work. The £100 difference between standard microneedling and PDRN microneedling reflects this.
Who is carrying out the treatment
A pharmacist independent prescriber is a different category of clinician to a beauty therapist. Lalit Matai and Pompi Chatterjee are both GPhC-registered prescribers. Before your treatment, they review your medications, your skin history, and any conditions that could affect healing or outcomes. Some medications make skin more sensitive. Some conditions mean microneedling isn’t appropriate without modification. A prescriber can identify these. A beauty therapist completing a two-day dermapen course cannot.
Why Cheaper Is Not Always Worse (But Sometimes Is)
A £150 microneedling session from a reputable medical clinic with a qualified practitioner and a quality device can be excellent value. A £25 session from a beauty salon running a Groupon promotion is a different product.
The questions to ask any clinic before booking:
What device do you use? If they can’t name it, or name a brand you can’t find information on, that’s worth noting. SkinPen, Dermapen 4, and Candela Exceed are all known medical-grade devices. Generic brands with no listed manufacturer are a concern.
What needles are used, and are they single-use? Shared or reused cartridges are an infection risk. MediGlow uses sterile single-use cartridges on every client, every time.
What happens if something goes wrong? A prescribing pharmacist can manage skin reactions, inflammation, or complications in a way that a beauty therapist cannot.
Is numbing cream included? Some clinics charge extra. At MediGlow it’s included in the session price.
Is the consultation charged? Ours is free.
What Your Money Covers at MediGlow
A single SkinPen session at MediGlow includes:
A free consultation before your first session to assess your skin, review your medications, and confirm microneedling is right for you. Numbing cream applied for 30 minutes before treatment.
The SkinPen Elite session itself, which takes 30 to 45 minutes depending on the area. A BioSheath protective barrier on the device throughout. Aftercare guidance and product recommendations from a pharmacist prescriber. The option to add PDRN for deeper repair at the time of booking.
You will not be charged a consultation fee, a consent fee, or a booking deposit beyond what we tell you upfront.
How Many Sessions Do You Need?
Most people see a meaningful improvement after their first or second session. For lasting results on acne scarring, fine lines, or overall texture, a course of three sessions spaced four to six weeks apart is what we recommend. That spacing allows the collagen-building process to complete between sessions rather than interrupting it.
For specific concerns like deeper acne scarring, six sessions is a more realistic expectation. We will tell you this honestly at consultation rather than sell you one session and then suggest more later.
Should You Book a Single Session or a Course?
If you want to see how your skin responds before committing, a single session at £200 (face) or £250 (face and neck) is a reasonable starting point. If you have a specific concern like acne scarring or overall skin texture and you are ready to commit to a course, the three-session package at £600 gives you better value and a complimentary hand treatment included at each appointment.
The free skin analysis is available whether you book a single session or a course.
Book your free SkinPen microneedling consultation at MediGlow, Thornliebank, Glasgow. Call 07383 895761 or book online.
