Microneedling
Explore microneedling with Holly, starting with a discussion of your skin and the result you have in mind.
SKIN. BODY. A LITTLE SPACE FOR YOU.01 — ALPINA BY HOLLY RICHARDS
Feel good.
In your own skin.
A skin-focused approach to beauty.
Personal, calm, and centred on you.
BEAUTY, WITH ROOM TO BREATHE.
FIG. 01LESS PRESSURE. MORE PERSONAL.
A softer kind of confidence.
SCROLL TO EXPLORE ↓01 / THE APPROACH
You don’t need
to be anyone else.
Sometimes, self-care starts with a conversation. A little time to understand your skin, what matters to you, and how you want to feel.
At Alpina Skin & Body, Holly Richards brings together thoughtful beauty, clear information and a personal experience from the very first hello.
02 / MAKE IT PERSONAL
CHOOSE YOUR FOCUSYour skin.
Your goals.
Your pace.
Explore treatments below.
Final services and prices will be confirmed with the business.
THE SKIN EDIT
Start with understanding.
Skin is the starting point. Explore microneedling and dermaplaning, then discuss which approach may suit your skin, your routine and your goals. Discuss treatment details and prices with Holly before booking.
Explore your starting point ↗THE SKIN JOURNAL
UNDERSTAND THE POSSIBILITIESMore confidence.
More understanding.
Texture, hydration, radiance.
Explore what these treatments may offer your skin.
01 / MICRONEEDLING
Let your skin’s
renewal do the work.
For people exploring smoother-looking texture, softer-looking fine lines or less noticeable acne scars, microneedling may be worth discussing with a qualified practitioner.
Explore a skin consultation ↗How does it work?
Fine needles create controlled punctures that stimulate collagen production as the skin repairs. The aim is gradual improvement in appearance rather than an instant transformation.
What might improve?
Clinical microneedling can improve the appearance of acne scars, fine lines and uneven texture. Results depend on the condition, device and treatment plan. Improvements typically develop over weeks, with fuller changes taking months; a course may be needed.
Allow time for recovery
Skin may look red or darker and feel warm, tender or swollen afterwards. These reactions often settle within days to a week. Follow your practitioner’s aftercare and discuss makeup, skincare and sun protection before treatment.
Benefit and recovery information: American Academy of Dermatology.
Before your appointment
Discuss your health, medicines, allergies, any skin infection and previous healing problems. Microneedling is not suitable for everyone. Ask which device is being used, who performs the treatment and whether a new sterile needle cartridge is used for each session.
Numbing cream may be offered, but discomfort can still occur. Bleeding, bruising, peeling and irritation are possible; infection and pigment changes are less common risks. This guide covers conventional microneedling. Radiofrequency microneedling uses heat and has different risks.
02 / SKIN BOOSTERS
A fresh look
at hydration.
Hydrated-looking skin can feel like a lovely change. Injectable hyaluronic-acid skin treatments are one option to explore when skin quality is your focus.
Explore skin boosters ↗What does “skin booster” mean?
The term covers different injectable treatments. Many contain hyaluronic acid, but products vary. Ask exactly what is proposed; findings for one formulation do not automatically apply to another.
What does the evidence suggest?
A 2023 systematic review found promising improvements across measures including hydration, texture and radiance, while calling for stronger clinical evidence. A 2025 meta-analysis found improvements in hydration and radiance, but no significant pooled improvement in elasticity or melanin index. More research is needed.
That makes a brighter, more hydrated appearance a possibility to discuss—not a promise of tighter skin, pigment correction or a facelift-like result.
2023 systematic review · 2025 systematic review and meta-analysis.
Your product. Your plan.
Before committing, ask for the product name, what it is intended to do, the recommended course, total cost, likely recovery and review arrangements. There is no single schedule or duration that suits every product or person.
Risks, recovery and realistic expectations
Hyaluronic-acid injections can cause swelling, redness, bruising, tenderness or lumps. Infection and allergic reactions are possible. Accidental injection into a blood vessel can cause serious complications, including tissue damage or vision loss. Ask how complications would be recognised and managed, and who to contact afterwards.
Risk depends on the formulation, injection technique and treatment area. Your clinician should explain the risks specific to the proposed product. These general HA injection risks do not establish that Alpina uses a particular product.
Which direction feels like you?
Texture & acne-scar appearance
Ask whether clinical microneedling is appropriate.
Hydration & radiance
Discuss evidence for the specific HA skin booster proposed.
Not sure where to start?
Begin with a qualified consultation and take time to decide.
THE ALPINA FEELING
Softness is
a strength.
A little more care.
A little less noise.
Beauty that makes
space for you.
03 / A CONSIDERED EXPERIENCE
A conversation first.
Space to ask questions, talk about your goals and understand the options.
Clarity at every step.
Information about suitability, costs, expected results and aftercare before deciding.
Your choice. Always.
Time to consider what feels right for you, without pressure to proceed.
04 / GOOD TO KNOW
A little clarity
goes a long way.
Who is behind Alpina Skin & Body?
Alpina Skin & Body is led by Holly Richards, with a focus on skin, a personal approach and time to understand your goals.
Can I book a treatment here?
To arrange a consultation, message Holly through Alpina’s Instagram. Holly can discuss availability, suitability and prices with you.
Are these client photographs?
The portrait is editorial photography. It does not show a treatment performed by Alpina or a client result.
What should I ask before a cosmetic treatment?
Ask about practitioner training, suitability, potential risks, realistic results, all costs and aftercare. A consultation should give you time and information to make your own decision.
Read NHS guidance ↗05 / YOUR STARTING POINT
What would you
like to explore?
Message Holly on Instagram to ask a question, discuss prices or arrange your consultation.
ALPINA / SKIN & BODYMADE TO FEEL PERSONAL.