Medical Microneedling, also known as skin needling or collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive, non-surgical, and non-ablative procedure for facial rejuvenation. It utilizes a microneedling device to create controlled skin injury. Each fine needle punctures the skin, forming a channel or micro-wound. This controlled injury prompts the body to naturally fill these micro-wounds by generating new collagen and elastin. Additionally, the process stimulates the formation of new blood vessels.

The production of new collagen and blood vessels triggered by the treatment leads to a reduction in scars, along with skin rejuvenation. This results in improved skin texture, firmness, and hydration.

What to Expect with Medical Microneedling:

Medical Microneedling is generally well tolerated. The procedure typically lasts from a few minutes to an hour, depending on the treatment area and the severity of the concern.

Here's what happens during the procedure:

• A topical numbing cream is applied to the treatment area for comfort.
• A skin-needling device is used to puncture the skin in a specific pattern. The device is passed over the skin several times to achieve optimal results.
• Each fine needle creates channels or micro-wounds that stimulate skin cell regeneration.
• Depending on the depth of needle penetration, patients can usually resume regular activities within a few days.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Is it a medical or cosmetic procedure? Medical Microneedling is considered a medical procedure regulated by Health Canada, which oversees therapeutic products including medical devices. Equipment used for Medical Microneedling must be registered as a Class 2 Medical Device. Consumer devices offer superficial treatments that do not penetrate deep into the skin. To effectively stimulate collagen and elastin production, Microneedling must reach beyond the epidermis into the dermis.
• Who should perform the treatment? If the treatment involves a medical device and addresses a medical condition, it should be performed under the supervision of a medical doctor experienced in these procedures. Service providers without direct medical oversight should limit their treatments to the epidermis. Procedures that penetrate the dermis require medical supervision.
• How many treatments will I need? While some patients achieve optimal results with a single treatment annually, most benefit from a series of treatments spaced 6-8 weeks apart. Patients with significant skin concerns like acne scars may initially require 5 or more sessions. Maintenance treatments typically range from 1-3 times per year.
• What is a Vampire Facial? Vampire facials combine the powers of medical Microneedling and PRP. The combined treatments can visibly improve texture, tone, and radiance by stimulating cell repair and boosting collagen. The added PRP treatment is done by either a Doctor, or Registered Nurse in the clinic during your microneedling appointment. A small quantity of blood is drawn from your arm, placed into a tube and spun in a centrifuge. A portion of your blood (called plasma) is separated from the red blood cells by a gel separator, and then the place is withdrawn with a syringe. The plasma separated is rich in platelets and growth factors and is injected into the treatment area.