Microneedling Montreal

Though it is a very effective treatment, microneedling results aren't permanent. After your course of treatments (usually 3-6 sessions) you may want to come back for touch-ups every now and then. Some people prefer to keep seeing their derm regularly for these treatments; others just come once per year for a little refresh.

Microneedling is actually a way to reduce the appearance of scars, but there are a few warnings to look out for. If you have keloid scars--large, bubble-like scars that results from an overgrowth of scar tissue--you might not be a great candidate for microneedling. As always, the team of pros at CHIC Laser can assist you in figuring out if this procedure is right for you!

Typically, 3-6 sessions is the sweet spot for microneedling treatment. Most clients report seeing visible results after their third session, though some notice a difference after just one treatment! Depending on your age and personal skin factors, you may notice results a bit sooner or later than the average. Our recommendation is to see how you feel after your first treatment course, and work with our experts to develop a continuing treatment plan from there.

At the start of your appointment, a certified professional will apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area. This will reduce any discomfort caused by the tiny needles. Once you're numbed, your CHIC Laser pro will glide a pen-like device over your skin. Working its way in lines over the treatment area, the "pen" dispenses minor pinpricks from microscopic needles as it passes over the skin. You won't feel the collagen production, but you'll know it's working when you see the results after a few sessions!

There are a few important guidelines to follow before your micro needling appointment:

1. Avoid taking blood thinning medication during the week leading up to your session.
2. Your doctor will ask you about any medication you're taking: you may need to stop this before your session, as well.
3. Avoid using products that increase skin sensitivity, such as retinoids or exfoliants. The CHIC Laser team can give you the full rundown on this, as well.
4. Arrive at the clinic with a clean, make-up and product-free face. If you're having treatment on another area of the body, do not apply creams, lotions or other products on the day of your appointment.

When the nurses administered micro needling treatments, the skin was red. But it shouldn't last more than a few hours and you can resume your regular schedule after this minor procedure has wrapped up; just limit sweating or heavy makeup while healing will help keep down any swelling from occurring during downtime! Microneedling is a treatment that uses tiny wounds to start your body’s healing process. The goal of this microrupturing, collagen and elastin are sent into the patch up small injuries in order for it be healed quicker than before! It could take days or weeks depending on how deep they go through skin but once done with all steps there will no longer exist any wrinkles because new cells have replaced them instead leaving you with new better skin.

The most common side effects are mild swelling and sensitivity of the treated area. Since there are technically hundreds of tiny punctures to your skin, some bleeding or redness in the area is perfectly normal. The treated skin may be sensitive for a few days, but this should resolve itself naturally--recovery time is normally less than a week. If you experience minor pain, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Tylenol. If you experience significant bleeding, bruising or other serious symptoms, contact the doctors at CHIC Laser straight away.

Yes, microneedling is safe and effective on all skin types. Because the needles pierce the skin at the epidermal layer but do not puncture deeper than the dermis, scarring is unlikely. It's essential that you trust your microneedling professional, though, as mistakes or overly aggressive wand-wielders can cause damage to the skin! At CHIC, we believe less is more--you won't have to worry about our experts being too heavy-handed with the microneedling pen!