Microneedling

What is microneedling?

Microneedling or collagen induction therapy is a procedure that uses small needles to create controlled micro injury’s in the skin. This promotes the skin to heal and increases collagen production. Microneedling helps treat multiple skin conditions including – fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, skin texture and hyperpigmentation. Treatments are done 4-6 weeks apart. Multiple treatments are needed to see desired results. Numbing cream is applied prior to your procedure for comfort.

The device used to microneedle the skin, is a Health Canada approved microneedling pen purchased through a licensed medical supplier.

A woman receiving a cosmetic injection or dermal filler treatment on her forehead from a healthcare professional.
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 FAQs

  • If you have active acne or breakouts, please wait until they have healed before booking your appointment. If you are currently experiencing eczema or psoriasis, kindly wait until your condition has improved before scheduling your appointment.

  • You must not be taking any blood-thinning medication. Additionally, you cannot have used Accutane within the last 6 months.

  • You cannot have had Botox injections, filler, laser, or resurfacing facials within the last 2 weeks.

  • Please discontinue the use of all active skincare products, such as retinols, glycolic acids, AHA's, and BHA's, at least one week before your appointment.

  • You will experience redness for 1-3 days after your procedure. Tightness of the skin, a slight burning and possible breakouts may occur after your needling procedure. Swelling around the eye area may also occur. You will be provided with aftercare to use at home.

Aftercare.

Microneedling aftercare for Permanent Arch Cosmetic Tattoo Inc.

Immediately after your treatment you may experience:

  • Redness for 1-3 days

  • Tightness or a burning sensation, possible breakouts, itching on the area needled

  • You may experience some swelling around the eye area

Post Procedure Instructions

  • Do not touch your face for at least 4 hours.

  • Avoid exercise and heavy sweating for a minimum of 72 hours.

  • Avoid sun exposure for at least 72 hours.

  • Do not wash your face immediately after the treatment.

  • If your skin feels dry and tight, apply a layer of hyaluronic acid after a minimum of 4 hours.

  • Change your pillowcase the day of your treatment and disinfect anything that touches your face, such as your cell phone and eyeglasses.

  • You may wash your face the next day and apply makeup, though it’s recommended to wait a full 24 hours.

  • Apply sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher.

  • Avoid skincare products containing active ingredients (e.g., retinols, glycolic acids, AHAs, BHAs) for at least 72 hours.

If you experience any concerns, please contact me directly. You may have redness for a day or two, but once that subsides, you’ll start to notice improvement in your skin!

Trust the process!