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You may not have heard of GHK-Cu copper peptide - but in regenerative and aesthetic medicine, it’s quietly becoming one of the most exciting discoveries in recent years.
While much of the conversation around anti-ageing focuses on Botox and dermal fillers, GHK-Cu works very differently. It doesn’t freeze muscles or add volume. Instead, it restores the skin’s ability to repair, regenerate and function optimally - which is exactly why we use it as a key active in our Microneedling Copper Peptide Infusion treatments at Rachel Staggs Aesthetics.
This isn’t a trend ingredient. GHK-Cu is a naturally occurring peptide with decades of clinical research behind it - and when delivered correctly, it can transform skin quality at a cellular level.
GHK-Cu (Glycyl-L-Histidyl-L-Lysine Copper Complex) is a naturally occurring peptide found in human plasma, saliva and urine. In our early years, it plays a crucial role in tissue repair and regeneration.
As we age, our natural GHK-Cu levels decline - by as much as 60% between the ages of 20 and 60.
This reduction directly impacts:
• Slower wound healing
• Reduced collagen production
• Loss of skin firmness and resilience
• Increased inflammation
Copper is the essential partner in this complex. Without it, the peptide cannot bind to receptors or activate repair pathways. Together, they act like a biological signalling system, instructing cells to regenerate, repair and function more youthfully.
GHK-Cu is not a single-pathway ingredient. Research shows it influences the expression of over 4,000 human genes, many of which are involved in:
Clinical studies show GHK-Cu can:
This makes it particularly powerful when paired with microneedling, which creates the ideal biological environment for regeneration.
Delivery matters.
Topical copper peptides can work - but penetration is limited. At Rachel Staggs Aesthetics, we use advanced microneedling to create controlled micro-channels in the skin, allowing GHK-Cu to be infused directly into the deeper layers where regeneration actually happens.
This combination is intentional and evidence-based:
The result is not just smoother skin - but healthier, stronger, more resilient skin.
Following a course of Copper Peptide Microneedling Infusion, clients often report:
Unlike aggressive resurfacing treatments, GHK-Cu supports the skin’s own intelligence, making it suitable even for sensitive, reactive or hormonally influenced skin.
This treatment is ideal if you:
It is less suitable if you are looking for:
GHK-Cu is for those who want long-term skin health, not short-term camouflage.
This is not an overnight transformation - and that’s its strength.
Weeks 1-2
Improved hydration, reduced redness, faster post-treatment recovery
Weeks 3-4
Texture refinement, early firmness, healthier glow
Weeks 6-8
Visible improvement in skin quality and resilience
3-4 Months
Peak results as new collagen matures
Because we are improving biological function, results last longer and age better than purely cosmetic fixes.
GHK-Cu has one of the most impressive safety profiles in aesthetic medicine:
When used professionally and at correct concentrations, it supports the skin barrier rather than stressing it.
At Rachel Staggs Aesthetics, we believe the future of skin health lies in working with the body, not overriding it.
GHK-Cu copper peptide microneedling is not about freezing, filling or forcing the skin into submission. It’s about restoring the conditions your skin needs to behave more youthfully - naturally, gradually and intelligently.
If you’re curious whether this treatment is right for you, our team would be happy to guide you through a personalised consultation and create a protocol tailored to your skin’s needs.
✨ Because the most beautiful results come from skin that’s functioning well -not just skin that looks temporarily smoother.
If you’re curious whether this treatment is right for you, our team would be happy to guide you through a personalised consultation and create a protocol tailored to your skin’s needs.
