Medical Microneedling
Medical Microneedling to leverage your body's natural Collagen Production
Medical microneedling is an advanced skincare treatment that uses fine needles to create micro-injuries in the skin, stimulating the body’s natural collagen production pathway. This innovative technique promotes collagen and elastin production, which are essential for maintaining firm and youthful skin. Unlike basic skincare routines, medical microneedling addresses deeper layers of the skin, providing significant improvements for various concerns such as acne scars, fine lines, pore size, acne scarring, pigment and uneven skin texture. The procedure is minimally invasive, making it an attractive option for those seeking effective skin rejuvenation without extensive downtime.
What we offer at True
At True Aesthetics, our medical microneedling treatments utilizes the SkinPen device, Health Canada approved to ensure precise and controlled needle penetration. The treatment involves creating millions of microscopic punctures in the skin, which trigger the body’s repair mechanisms to produce collagen and elastin fibres. This process not only improves the skin’s texture and firmness but also enhances the overall appearance by reducing the visibility of scars, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation. Our skilled practitioners customize each microneedling session to target specific skin concerns, ensuring optimal results for every client.
We are proud to offer advanced medical microneedling treatments as part of our comprehensive skincare services. During your consultation, our expert team will assess your skin and develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and goals. We use the latest microneedling technology to ensure the highest standards of safety and efficacy. Whether you are looking to improve acne scars, reduce signs of aging, or enhance your skin’s overall appearance, our medical microneedling treatments can help you achieve smoother, healthier, and more radiant skin. Trust True Aesthetics for professional care and outstanding results in advanced skincare.
Benefits
The benefits of medical microneedling are extensive. The treatment can significantly reduce the appearance of acne scars, giving the skin a smoother and more even texture. It also helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles by promoting the production of collagen, resulting in a firmer and more youthful complexion. Additionally, medical microneedling can improve skin tone and reduce hyperpigmentation, making the skin look brighter and more radiant. The procedure is suitable for all skin types and requires minimal downtime, allowing clients to quickly resume their daily activities with little to no interruption.
If you are interested in optimizing your skin health and graceful aging, we recommend minimum 1 microneedling a year to replace your natural collagen loss. If you want more robust results, consider seasonal treatments. 3 treatments in a year is proven to produce 400% more collagen.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I prepare for my treatment?
Discontinue use of retinoids 72h prior to treatment. Avoid excessive sun exposure for 1 week prior. Microneedling can be done on a tan, and at any time of year, but adherence to sun safety and SPF in the 2 weeks following are important for best results.
Stop blood thinning agents such as alcohol, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc), fish oils 72h
prior. Reschedule your appointment if you have had Botox/Dysport in the 2 weeks prior, or dermal filler (with exception of lips) 3 weeks prior.
If you have a history of cold sores- please contact us to discuss prophylactic option
Microneedling can be done on a tan, and at any time of year, but adherence to sun safety and SPF in the 2 weeks following are important for best results
Reschedule your appointment if you have had Botox/Dysport in the 2 weeks prior, or dermal filler (with exception of lips) 3 weeks prior.If you have a history of cold sores- please contact us to discuss prophylactic options.
What’s the process and how long will it last?
Your appointment is scheduled for 60 min. Topical freezing is applied for 25min, and the procdure itself takes 15min. The remaining time is utilizied for your skin assessment, treatment planning and education with your provider.
What is the comfort level?
Microneedling is very well tolerated. You may anticipate a mild, vibrating feeling over bony areas of the face. Near the lips and undereyes can be sensitive, but generally discomfort is exceptionally mild.
How long is the recovery period?
Immediately following the procedure, you can anticipate redness. This redness typically resolves within 24, but in rare cases may last up to 2-3 days.For folks prone to redness, you may purchase a recovery cream, which has a mild topical sterorid, to mitigate your downtime. For the immediate 24h post-procedure, you cannot apply anything to your face. This is to enssure optimal recovery and minimize your risk for infection or tissue reaction. At hour 24, you can wash your face with a gentle cleanser, apply mineral or physical SPF, moisturizer, and mineral make-up, preferably in powder form.
You may experience 2-3 days of mild flaking or dryness- be generous with your moisturizer! After this period of dryness resolves, you can anticipate a glowing, luminous complexion.
Plan for a freshly washed pillowcase the night of your procedure. Avoid excessive heat or sweaty exercise for 72h, and chlorinated pools x 1 week.
Do not use retinoids, Vitamin C, or other active skincare ingredients for 5-7 days post.
When will I see results?
Improvements to pore size, luminosity and texutre can be seen as early as 1 week. For acne scarring, fine lines and collagen – results will take up to 4 weeks.Each treatment is mild – best restuls are seen with a series of 3 for corrective actions (lines, acne scarring), or with seasonal maintenance.
Who should not receive microneedling?
Not everyone is a suitable candidate for microneedling. If you have a history of keloed scarring, chronic skin diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, or dermatits, active rosacea flare, localized infection, scleroderma, coagulation or bleeding disorders, are immunosupressed, or are pregnant or nursing, you will not benefit from this treatment.
How often should I get this treatment?
A series of 3 treatments, spaced about 4 weeks apart, is usually recommended for correction of scarring or fine lines.For maintenance and rejuvenation, we recommend 2-4 treatments annually, suggested with each season change.
