Microneedling Treatments

Microneedling also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is a minimally-invasive skin rejuvenation treatment designed to improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as scars on the face and body.

The procedure uses tiny needles on a handheld device that makes controlled micro-channels (tiny holes) in the skin.

This causes the skin to react by stimulating collagen and elastin to send to the area to heal itself. Once this happens, the collagen adds volume to the skin, and the elastin helps return the skin to its original state.

Benefits of Microneedling

Microneedling does an excellent job at rejuvenating the skin to improve many different types of skin issues. This treatment also offers benefits like no scarring, no risk of adverse reaction and safe for all skin types, with little to no downtime or recovery. Microneedling is ideal for those with:

• Scars: Acne scars, post-surgical scars, C-section scars, burn scarring
• Stretch marks
• Fine lines/ wrinkles
• Upper lip rejuvenation
• Uneven skin tone
• Sun Damage
• Rough skin texture
• Large pores
• Under eye dark circles or puffiness
• Crows feet/ under-eye wrinkles
• Brow rejuvenation
• Sagging skin/jowls
• Neck rejuvenation

What Do I Do to Prepare for Microneedling?

Preparation for microneedling involves avoiding retinoid treatments and treatments for 24 hours prior to your treatment as well as direct sun exposure for that time. The only other step to prepare for microneedling is to arrive for your treatment with clean skin and no makeup.

What Should I Expect During Microneedling?

The microneedling procedure is non-surgical, non-ablative and is used to treat wrinkles, scarring, acne, pigmentation issues, cellulite, and hair loss.

Prior to the procedure, a numbing cream is applied to minimize or eliminate any discomfort. With microneedling, we use the Innopen™ to create tiny micro-channels in the skin to which the body responds by beginning the healing process. Collagen and elastin production are also stimulated to add volume to the skin and restore elasticity to it. The treatments are safe as we use sterile single-use needle tips with the device.

During the procedure we use very fine needles to create micro-channels deep into the skin that stimulate new collagen and elastin production. This allows for greater penetration into necessary areas of the skin and increases the efficacy of the active ingredients.

The Shores Skin Clinic is proud to provide microneedling procedures that are licensed by Health Canada.

How Long Does It Take to Perform Microneedling?

Microneedling itself takes about 30 minutes to complete. If you count the skin preparation and post-treatment process, the entire treatment may take up to an hour.

What to Expect After Microneedling?

The downtime following microneedling is short, the area may be slightly pink like a mild sunburn for up to 48 hours. As the skin begins to repair, the skin may also feel tight.

When Will I See Results?

While you can see some results immediately following a microneedling treatment, the results become visible once the skin is completely healed, which takes about two to four weeks. The skin will continue to improve everyday for the next 6 months. Full results will be the most visible at 4-6month post-treatment.

Microneedling with Vitamin Infusion Therapy