Micro-needling
What is Micro-needling?
Micro-needling is an innovation in aesthetic medicine for the treatment of the appearance of fine lines, reduction of pores and acne and/or surgical scars, and the improvement of the skin’s texture, tone, and colour. The skin’s repair process results in improvement in the appearance of the skin. While troublesome skin issues are addressed, patients receive the benefit of a more youthful appearance as well.
Does the treatment hurt?
Before your micro-needling treatment begins I will cleanse and numb your skin using Zensa 5% Lidocaine cream. This cream begins to work within 20-30 minutes and stays numb throughout the entire treatment. There is very little to NO discomfort during your micro-needling treatment.
Will there be a lot of blood?
No, there is very little blood. It is normal to have some minor pinpoint bleeding in areas where the micro-needling device goes a bit deeper, but overall there is very little bleeding. Don't let the images on social media scare you off.
What kind of down time is there?
Following your micro-needling treatment your face will look quite red or pink. I compare it to the look of a sunburn. This colour can last 24-48 hours depending on your skin's sensitivity to the treatment. I do not consider it bad enough to have to hide out at home, but if you don't want people asking if you have spent some time in the sun then you may feel best staying at home for the first 24 hours. Your skin will feel warm, and a bit tight after the treatment. This can be alleviated with Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum which I recommend you purchase with your treatment. Yes, that is an unflattering photo of myself.
How many treatments are needed?
Although results can be seen after just one treatment, it is usually recommended to do micro-needling treatments in a series of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart. If we are treating scarring or pigmentation then more treatments may be required to achieve the desired results. After you have completed your initial series of treatments then you can continue with maintenance treatments once or twice a year. The nice thing about micro-needling is that the benefits of the boosted collagen and elastin continue for months after the treatment.
Which micro-needling device does Skin Envy use?
Skin Envy is proud to be using the Eclipse Micropen Evo. This micro-needling device is one of the best on the market, and one of the few devices that has been fully approved by Health Canada.
