Angelina Jolie's dewy complexion is down to a facial using hundreds of small needles.

The 'Salt' actress reportedly uses a new treatment called Dermaroller, which sees a wooden implement covered in razor-sharp pins passed over the face to make the pores bleed.

Referring to Angelina's recent fresh-faced appearance on the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival in France, a source told Britain's Grazia magazine: "Angelina wanted to pull out all the stops. She knew all eyes would be on her. She's been using the Dermaroller on and off for six months, as she wants to avoid plastic surgery."

Sessions of the new skincare treatment cost around £445.

It is claimed that pricking the skin makes the body produce increased amounts of collagen to mend the damage.

As the skin is repaired, it begins to look dewy, smoother and younger.

London's Prager Clinic's Dr. Michael Prager, who has not treated the 33-year-old actress, said: "Angelina's skin has the kind of plumpness you see in patients who use the treatment."