Microneedling in Rotterdam
Microneedling is a treatment in which fine needles make a great many small channels in the skin, so that your skin starts making new collagen itself. It works on scars, enlarged pores and fine lines. At Diba Clinics in Rotterdam (SkinPen or Dermapen 4) the face costs € 180 per session. A series of 3 to 6 sessions: € 540 to € 1,080. The consultation (€ 50) is waived if you are treated in the same appointment.
- Duration
- 60 minutes
- Rate
- From € 180
- Recovery time
- 1 to 3 days red
- Series
- 3 to 6 sessions
What microneedling
does to your skin
The result comes not from the pricks themselves but from what your skin does afterwards, and that is why you only see it after weeks.
Beneath the epidermis lies the dermis, and that is where the connective tissue sits that keeps your skin firm and smooth. With a scar, a coarse pore or skin that has lost springiness over the years, that connective tissue has become uneven or thinner. A cream does not reach there; that layer lies too deep.
With fine needles, microneedling makes a great many small channels down into the upper dermis. Your skin treats them as small wounds and starts to repair, and in that repair it makes new collagen. That repair is the goal; the pricks are only the occasion for it.
So you do not see the result after one treatment but across a series. What you see in the first days is redness and a little swelling. The real difference builds over weeks and shows best once the series of three to six treatments is finished, with four to six weeks in between.
What microneedling does for a particular concern is worked out separately: for acne scars, for coarse pores, for fine lines, for scars after surgery and for stretch marks. Why there are weeks between the sessions is on the number of sessions. With polynucleotides from salmon DNA added, it is on salmon DNA treatment in Rotterdam.
SkinPen and Dermapen 4
We work with two microneedling pens. Which one you get depends on the area and the depth that suits it, and not on which is better.
The SkinPen has fourteen needles and works a little more calmly. The Dermapen 4 reaches up to 1920 pricks per second and so covers an area faster, with preset modes, including a setting for scars at the maximum depth. On both the depth is adjustable from 0.25 to 3 millimetres.
That depth is the setting that really matters. Shallow only reaches the epidermis and heals within a day; three millimetres goes into the connective tissue and takes longer. Around your eyes and on your forehead, where the skin lies thin over bone, the pen goes less deep than on your cheeks.
The needle cartridges are sterile and are discarded after each treatment. With microneedling that is not a detail, because the needles go through your skin's protective layer. Beforehand a numbing cream goes on that takes half an hour to work; what you feel after that is mostly vibration and pressure.
About the treatment
What microneedling
costs with us
The rate is the same for the SkinPen and the Dermapen and depends on the area. The intake arrangement is set out in full.
- Face€ 180
- Face and neck€ 210
- Face, neck and décolleté€ 240
- Back€ 255
Microneedling works in a series. If you compare prices, reckon with the amount per session times the number of sessions. How many that becomes for you, you hear after the measurement; we do not promise a fixed number beforehand.
All the clinic's ratesIs this your first visit
Then you book a treatment on advice. We reserve at most two hours for that: the intake, and then at least an hour to treat. If treating is safe at that moment and you want it, we do the first microneedling in the same appointment.
What the intake costs
If you are treated in the same appointment, the intake fee is waived and you pay only for the treatment. If the treatment does not go ahead, the intake costs € 50. A separate intake without treatment lasts at most 30 minutes and always costs € 50.
Have you been here before
Then you book the microneedling directly in the calendar. Count on 60 minutes. If anything has changed since your last visit in your skin, your medication or your expectation, say so when you arrive.
What helps and what we advise against
Microneedling works on the texture of your skin. For pigment from the sun, for vessels and for inflamed skin there is a different answer.
This works
- Scars formed by loss of structure, such as the shallow dents after acne
- Fine lines and an uneven texture
- Coarse pores and skin that has gone dull
- Pigment left behind after a spot or a small wound
We advise against this
- Sun damage and separate pigment spots. For those you choose laser or IPL
- Skin with active, inflamed acne. We calm that first
- A single session. What you see after one time is swelling; the result comes across the series
- Deep or tethered scars with microneedling alone. Those often need a combination with laser
Microneedling or
laser and peels
For scars and texture there are several routes. This is what they do, what you notice afterwards and what they cost.
| Treatment | Where it differs | Recovery time | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microneedling with the SkinPen | Fourteen needles and a calmer rhythm. Adjustable from 0.25 to 3 millimetres. | One to three days red, like a strong sun flush. | € 180 |
| Dermapen 4 | More pricks per second and faster over a large area, with a fixed setting for scars. | One to three days red. | € 180 |
| Fotona Scar Repair | Laser instead of needles. For deeper or tethered scars, often together with microneedling. | One to a few days red, depending on the depth and the area. | € 195 |
| Medical peels | Works with acids on the top layer. Less deep, and more effect on surface discolouration and roughness. | Two to five days dry and flaky, depending on the strength. | € 140 |
Where to find us
in Rotterdam
On the north side of the city, away from the bustle of the centre. That helps with parking and it is quieter when you have just been treated.
3054 LS Rotterdam
You park in the street. The route from the ring road and by public transport is on the contact page.
Route and contact- Monday
- 13:00 to 21:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 to 21:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 to 21:00
- Friday
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 to 18:00
- Sunday
- Closed
The calendar is more up to date than this list: within opening hours not every hour has a therapist free.
Microneedling is done here by a skin therapist. They choose the depth and the pen per area, and adjust them if your skin reacts differently than expected.
What others
say about it.
Reviews from our calendar that mention microneedling, the SkinPen or the Dermapen.
Reviews translated from Dutch.
“Yesterday I had another SkinPen treatment with Melanie, and as always I walked out with a smile. She's a genuinely professional and engaged skin therapist who explains clearly what she's doing and why. I warmly recommend Diba Clinics.”
NeroushSkinPen with Melanie6 months ago “I've now had 2 dermapen treatments (2 acne treatments before that). The result is genuinely lovely. Fewer scar marks on my face and no acne for 4 months now. That's partly down to my diet too. I finally dare to leave the house without make-up :).”
GinaMicroneedlingAbout 6 years ago “I've been by 3 times now for the diode laser and I genuinely see an 80% difference! The scars and spots on my skin have hugely improved too thanks to the dermapen. A forever regular anyway!!”
SaraLaser hair removalOver 7 years ago
Frequently asked questions
What does microneedling cost in Rotterdam?
At Diba Clinics microneedling costs € 180 for the face and € 255 for the back. With the neck included it is € 210, and with neck and décolleté € 240. That is per session, and microneedling works in a series of three to six. If it is your first visit, your appointment starts with an intake; that costs € 50 and is waived if we treat in the same appointment.
Does microneedling hurt?
It is manageable. Beforehand a numbing cream goes on that takes half an hour to work. What you feel after that is mostly vibration and pressure, strongest where the skin lies thin over bone, such as on your forehead.
How long am I red after microneedling?
One to three days, roughly like a strong sun flush. For the first twenty-four hours you leave your skin alone: no make-up and no exercise that makes you sweat heavily.
How many treatments do I need?
Usually three to six, with four to six weeks in between. How many that becomes for you depends on your concern and on how your skin reacts. We measure that along the way, and we do not promise a fixed number beforehand.
Is one microneedling treatment worthwhile?
One treatment at Diba Clinics in Rotterdam costs € 180 for the face and often already does something for the texture. For scars, pores or fine lines a series of three to six is usually needed, four to six weeks apart, because the goal you come for needs the whole series.
What are the downsides of microneedling?
You are red for one to three days, like a strong sun glow, and for a lasting difference three to six sessions are usually needed. It is not possible during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and with acne only once it has calmed down.
When do I see results from microneedling?
Not after the first time; what you see then is swelling. The collagen your skin makes builds over weeks, so you see the difference across the series and most clearly a few months after the last treatment.
What is the difference between the SkinPen and the Dermapen?
The motor design and the number of needles. The SkinPen has fourteen and works a little more calmly; the Dermapen reaches more pricks per second and covers an area faster. On both the depth can be set up to 3 millimetres, and the rate is the same.
Does microneedling help against acne scars?
With scars formed by loss of structure, such as the shallow dents after acne, it can help a good deal. Deep or tethered scars often need a combination with laser. While the acne is still active we do not start: the skin has to be calm first.
Is microneedling possible on darker skin?
Often yes, and it is then one of the better options, because no heat is involved. With skin types IV to VI we pay extra attention to pigment forming after the treatment and adjust the depth accordingly. We discuss that beforehand.
Where in Rotterdam are you?
At Weissenbruchlaan 166 in Rotterdam, on the north side of the city. You park in the street. The route and the opening hours are on our contact page.
Not sure whether microneedling suits you
You do not have to know that before you come. Book a treatment on advice: we measure your skin, look at what kind of scar or texture it is and say which treatment fits. If that is laser or a peel, you hear so.
If you know what you are after but are unsure about the timing or the combination with something else, ask via WhatsApp. There is a therapist on the other end and not a form.
Last updated on 28 October 2026. Rates and treatment times are checked at every change. Reviewed by Rojda Sahin (Founder of Diba Clinics B.V. and orthomolecular skin specialist) on 29 September 2026.
Make an appointment right away
If you have not been here before, it starts with an intake: we measure your skin and go over what is possible. That fee is waived if we treat you in the same appointment. If you are already a client, you book the treatment itself.
Microneedling in Rotterdam to book
We measure your skin and discuss which depth and which pen fit. If treating is sensible, the first session can often be done in the same appointment.
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