It starts with a conversation
Before anything else, Nhu talks to you about your skin, your skincare and any recent treatments. She uses that conversation to decide whether to go ahead, so tell her about current products, medication, recent laser or peels, and any history of scarring. It is fine if the answer is that something else would suit you better, or that it is better to wait.
There are some reasons to get in touch before you book at all. Her menu lists pregnancy or breastfeeding, an active skin infection, cold sore or open wound, severe or inflamed acne, recent isotretinoin use and a tendency to keloid scarring. If any of those apply, or you are not sure, message Nhu first.
The treatment, step by step
The appointment is listed at 45 minutes. It begins with a deep cleanse and toner, then a targeted serum. Next comes the dermapen, the part most people are curious about. Nhu then finishes with a facial massage, cryotherapy, a mask, moisturiser and SPF.
Everyone feels it differently. Nhu works at your pace, and you can tell her at any point how it feels. If you are nervous, say so at the start.
How to prepare
The week before, stay out of the sun and avoid tanning. Stop retinol and exfoliating acids three to five days beforehand, and avoid waxing, threading and laser treatments for five to seven days. On the day, arrive with clean skin and no make-up, and skip alcohol and hard exercise.
Do not stop any prescribed medication because of a booking. Speak to whoever prescribed it, and tell Nhu what you take.
The first 48 hours
Your skin may look pink and feel sensitive for 24 to 48 hours. Possible side effects include redness, dryness, flaking, pinpoint bleeding and breakouts and, rarely, changes in pigmentation or scarring. Nhu goes through these with you before you agree to anything.
Afterwards, avoid make-up for 24 hours, and stay away from direct sun, saunas, swimming and intense exercise for 48 hours. Use SPF every day from then on. If you have an important event coming up, plan around this and ask Nhu about timing.
What it costs
One session is £80 in Manchester and £100 in Birmingham. A course of three is £222 in Manchester and £260 in Birmingham, and a course of five is £350 in Manchester. A course is not automatically the right choice, so talk through the plan, the spacing and the total cost with Nhu before committing to one.
If you would like to talk first, a 30-minute consultation is £30. The booking menu always shows the current price and any deposit.
Everyone's skin is different, so talk to Nhu before you decide.
Questions
How many sessions will I need?
There is no set number. Nhu agrees a plan with you after looking at your skin and talking through what you would like.
Can I wear make-up afterwards?
Avoid make-up for 24 hours after your appointment, and follow any other aftercare advice Nhu gives you.
Can I book in either city?
A single session is listed at both clinics. Course options can differ, so choose your clinic in the booking menu to check.
Written for Nhu Le Aesthetics. Published 2 November 2026.