Microneedling promotes the production of collagen which has multiple benefits like reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and reducing pore size. This boost in collagen production also improves skin tone affected by sun damage, hyperpigmentation and acne scars. Since microneedling creates micro-tears in your skin, you’ll notice your skincare products will better absorb into your skin –this is the best time to use a hyaluronic acid serum.

While microneedling is an incredibly effective treatment, it is not for everyone. Here’s the ideal candidate for microneedling:

• Have not used Accutane or isotretinoin within the last 6 months
• Do not have open wounds or cuts
• Do not have active acne, rosacea, inflammatory skin conditions or skin infections
• Are not pregnant
• Do not have a history of poor wound healing
• Have fine lines or wrinkles
• Have acne scars and large pores
• Have uneven skin tone or pigmentation

While the side effects are minimal, you don’t want to schedule your microneedling treatment before an important event. After microneedling you may experience some minor swelling and bruising which will go down between 1 to 3 days. Additionally, you may experience some swelling around the eye area, inflammation, itching, burning, and possible breakouts. 

• Avoid suntanning
• Avoid retinols and vitamin A for 5 days prior to treatment
• Prepare your skin with medical-grade skincare before and after your procedure to achieve the best results
• Please advise us prior to treatment if you have suffered in the past with cold sores on the skin or lips. This viral infection may be re-activated in these areas by any injection treatments. You may be required to take an anti-viral medication such as Valtrex on the day of your treatment and for several days after your treatment.

We recommend 3 to 6 sessions spaced 1 month apart for the best results. Afterwards, you can maintain with one or two sessions per year. 

You will have filled out your intake form prior to your appointment and have had a thorough consultation with our medical aesthetician

We will thoroughly cleanse your skin following with the application of a topical anesthetic to keep the procedure pain-free 

We use a medical-grade hyaluronic glide that will penetrate deep into the skin through the micro-channels to hydrate the skin

The treatment should be fairly comfortable and last about 15-20 minutes.

Once the microneedling is completed, we will apply the appropriate products and will recommend aftercare products to promote healing

Microneedling is essentially creating micro-injuries in your skin, so you want to be careful and look after your skin for at least 3 days post-treatment. 

Follow these instructions:

• Do not touch your face for at least 4 hours
• Avoid sweaty exercise and sun exposure for 72 hours post procedure
• If the skin feels dry and/or tight, you may apply iS Clinical Sheald Recovery Balm
• Change your pillowcase the day of treatment
• Wipe down your phone and/or glasses with alcohol
• You can wash your face and wear makeup the next day, but it is recommended to wait at least 24 hours to apply any makeup
• Apply a sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher the next day
• Make sure to wear a mineral base makeup, one that does not contain any oils
• Avoid applying any skincare products containing active ingredients (eg. AHA, BHA, Retinol, Vitamin C) for at least 72 hours