Treatment
Medical-grade microneedling
Controlled micro-injury to address skin texture, scarring and overall skin quality — built over a series of treatments.
What it is
Microneedling creates thousands of tiny controlled channels in the skin. The healing response that follows lays down new collagen and elastin, which is what improves texture, scarring, pore appearance and overall skin quality. It also stimulates circulation in the skin, which improves how well it takes up the products you put on it afterward.
Medical-grade means depth control and sterile single-use cartridges, at settings that actually reach the dermis. A home roller does not do this, and using one over active acne can spread infection.
What it treats
- Enlarged pores
- Rosacea
- Acne
- Acne scars
- Surgical scars
- Stretch marks
- Hair loss
- Aging skin
- Fine lines / wrinkles
- Sun-damaged skin
- Pigmentation / melasma
How I approach it
A series of treatments is recommended for all skin concerns, not a single session. Collagen remodelling takes time, and the result builds across multiple sessions — how many sessions, and how far apart we space them, depends on what we're treating.
How often
- Rejuvenation: 3–6 treatments, spaced 4–8 weeks apart
- Acne scarring: 4–6 treatments, spaced 6–8 weeks apart
- Stretch marks: 4–6 treatments, spaced 6–8 weeks apart
- Rosacea: 4–6 treatments, spaced 6–8 weeks apart
- Hair loss: 4–6 treatments, spaced 4–6 weeks apart
- Pigmentation: 4–6 treatments, spaced 2–4 weeks apart
- Acne: 3–4 treatments, spaced 2–4 weeks apart
- Maintenance: typically 2–4 treatments a year
What to expect
Day 1
Red and sensitive, like a mild sunburn. Avoid sweating and strenuous exercise.
Days 2–7
Redness settles and you may get mild flaking or peeling.
After a week
Normal skincare resumes. The collagen response continues for weeks after that.
Wait 4 weeks after a dermal filler treatment before microneedling.
Before and after
Before and after photographs for this treatment are coming soon.
Aftercare
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What to do once you leave. These are the same instructions I hand you in clinic.
For the next week, use only gentle cleansers, moisturizer and SPF. Avoid direct sun, retinols, vitamin C and AHAs or BHAs for that week.
Common side effects
Redness, swelling, bruising, and dryness or peeling.
First 24 hours
- Skin will be red and sensitive
- Avoid heavy sweating and strenuous exercise
Days 2–3
- Feels like a mild sunburn, and slowly starts improving
Days 4–7
- Redness resolves; you may get mild flaking or peeling
After 1 week
- Resume your normal skincare routine
Worried about something after a treatment? Call the clinic on 204-416-5433.
What it costs
Medical-grade microneedling is $350–$500 per session depending on the area and depth treated. A series of three to six is often recommended on initiation.