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Microneedling in Illovo, Johannesburg

Microneedling in Johannesburg. Collagen Infusion. Doctor-Led.

Stimulate your skin's natural collagen production for firmer, smoother, more resilient skin.

Doctor-Led Collagen Stimulation Natural Results Illovo, Johannesburg

Collagen Infusion microneedling treatment at Radiant Secrets, Illovo, Johannesburg

What Brings You Here

Collagen is what keeps skin youthful. Let's wake yours back up.

Microneedling creates tiny, controlled micro-channels that trigger your skin's natural healing response, stimulating collagen and elastin production. It is your skin's own repair process, amplified and guided by medical expertise.

Our Collagen Infusion treatment combines microneedling with targeted serums and masks. The micro-channels help the infused actives absorb better, nourishing the skin and supporting healing. Many patients notice a fresher glow after their first session, with firmness and texture continuing to improve as new collagen builds.

Every treatment is guided by Dr Stef, who assesses your skin and plans your treatment. Tsholo, our trained skin expert, then performs it, adjusting needle depth and technique to your skin's needs. Minimal downtime, no surgery, real collagen-building results.

Dr Stef and skin expert Tsholo at Radiant Secrets, Illovo

Common Concerns We Treat

What brings our patients to us

These are the concerns we hear most often, and treat most carefully.

Fine Lines and Wrinkles

Lines caused by collagen loss. Microneedling stimulates new collagen for natural-looking smoothing.

Skin Laxity

Loss of elasticity and firmness. Collagen stimulation helps rebuild skin structure from within.

Enlarged Pores

Pores that look larger with age and sun damage. Better skin texture helps them look smaller.

Acne Scarring

Depressed acne scars and textural damage. Microneedling helps remodel scar tissue with new collagen.

Uneven Texture

Rough or uneven skin. Collagen Infusion helps refine and smooth the surface.

Collagen Decline

General signs of ageing from slowing collagen production. Microneedling encourages your skin to rebuild.

Is It Right For You?

Is Collagen Infusion right for you?

Collagen Infusion suits you if your skin feels thinner, looser or duller than it used to, but you don't want to change the shape of your face. It works on the quality of the skin itself: texture, firmness, pores and glow.

It's often a good fit if:

your makeup no longer sits smoothly
you notice fine, crepey lines on your cheeks
old acne marks still bother you
your pores look larger than they used to

It may not be right for you yet if you have:

active acne breakouts
a skin infection or cold sore
a recent sunburn
poorly controlled melasma
a pregnancy, or used Roaccutane in the last 6 months

Dr Stef will tell you honestly at your consultation if another treatment would serve you better first.

The Process

What to expect at Radiant Secrets

Consultation

Dr Stef reviews your concerns, assesses your skin, and recommends a personalised plan. No pressure. No upselling.

Your Treatment Plan

A clear, honest recommendation: what you need, what you don't, and what results are realistic for your skin.

The Treatment

Guided by Dr Stef and performed by Tsholo, our skin expert, in 45 to 60 minutes. Numbing cream is used depending on your skin and comfort. Microneedling is followed by targeted serums and a mask.

Results & Follow-Up

Results build gradually as new collagen forms. Your next session is planned 8 to 12 weeks later, when your skin is ready.

Your Treatment Plan

Your course at Radiant Secrets

Collagen builds slowly, so one session is a start, not a finish. Your skin keeps making new collagen for weeks after each treatment, which is why results keep improving after your visit.

We space Collagen Infusion sessions 8 to 12 weeks apart. This gives your skin time to rebuild properly, and we believe it avoids cell fatigue and a rebound effect from treating too often. How many sessions you need depends on your skin concern, and you will get a clear plan at your consultation.

For ongoing skin health, we recommend a facial every 6 to 8 weeks, with every third visit being a collagen treatment: Microneedling, Nanoneedling or Mesoresurfacing, chosen for your skin at the time.

Microneedling, Nanoneedling or Mesoresurfacing?

Collagen Infusion Microneedling

Builds new collagen for texture, firmness, pores and scarring. Skin is pink for 1 to 2 days.

Nanoneedling

A gentler, surface-level treatment for glow and hydration, with almost no downtime.

Mesoresurfacing with Exosomes

Needle-free renewal with plant-derived exosomes, ideal for sensitive skin.

Many clients use all three over a year. Dr Stef will advise you on the right order for your skin.

Dr Stef Ovadia, HPCSA-registered medical doctor at Radiant Secrets

Doctor-Led Care

You deserve more than trend-based treatment.

Dr Stef is the founder and treating doctor at Radiant Secrets. She combines a medical understanding of skin and facial anatomy with a philosophy of restraint: treating less, more thoughtfully, for results that last.

Every treatment at Radiant Secrets is guided by Dr Stef personally. Your skin is always in qualified, medical hands.

Her approach: understand your skin first. Treat only what's necessary. Leave looking fresher and more like yourself, never looking done.

Medical doctor, MBBCh and BHSc (Wits)
HPCSA registered (MP0884286)
Member of AAMSSA (Aesthetic and Anti-Ageing Medicine Society of South Africa)
Speaker at AMCSA 2026 (Aesthetic Medicine Congress of South Africa)
Medical-grade products and doctor-led protocols
Conservative, natural-results philosophy

Why Radiant Secrets

What makes the difference

Doctor-Led, Always

Every treatment is guided by Dr Stef. Your skin is in qualified, experienced medical hands.

Natural-Looking Results

Firmer, smoother skin that looks like you on a good day. Friends will say you look well, not ask what you had done.

Personalised, Not Cookie-Cutter

Your skin is unique. We treat you based on your skin, your concerns and your goals. No copy-and-paste protocols, ever.

Calm, Discreet Environment

Radiant Secrets is designed to feel like a retreat, not a factory. Quiet, elegant and completely private.

Honest Consultations

We tell you what you need, and equally, what you don't. No pressure. No push toward treatments that won't serve you.

Long-Term Skin Health

Microneedling is one tool in your skin plan. We look at the bigger picture and build a plan that serves your skin for years.

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Choose your time

Every journey starts with an Anti-Ageing Consultation with Dr Stef. It takes less than two minutes to book.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Does microneedling hurt?

Most clients feel light pressure and mild prickling. Numbing cream is used when your skin and comfort need it.

How long does a treatment take?

Allow 45 to 60 minutes. Every treatment is guided by Dr Stef and performed by Tsholo, our trained skin expert.

How much downtime is there?

Expect pinkness, like a mild sunburn, for 24 to 48 hours. Most clients go back to their normal plans the next day. Avoid makeup for the rest of the day after your treatment.

When will I see results?

Many clients see a fresher glow within a week. Firmness and texture keep improving over the next 2 to 3 months as new collagen forms.

How many sessions will I need?

It depends on your skin concern. We space sessions 8 to 12 weeks apart to give your skin time to rebuild and to avoid cell fatigue. You will get a clear plan at your consultation.

Can I do this if I have pigmentation or melasma?

Sometimes. Pigment-prone skin needs careful preparation and the right needle depth. Dr Stef will assess your skin before recommending it.

What aftercare do I need?

Use gentle skincare only and avoid actives such as retinol and acids for a week. Apply SPF every day: SPF 50 is best, and SPF 30 is the minimum. We give you aftercare instructions to take home.

Can I combine it with injectables?

Yes, but not on the same day. Dr Stef will plan the timing so each treatment works at its best.

Is the treatment safe?

Yes. Every treatment is guided by Dr Stef, a qualified medical doctor, and performed by our trained skin expert Tsholo using medical-grade products. Safety is our foundation.

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