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Reduce fine-lines and wrinkles, treat acne scars, or improve skin texture with this highly effective treatment.

Includes cleansing and a mask plus the Microneedling treatment.

About

Recommended for All Skin Types

Duration: Approx. 60 mins

Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy, treats:

Age spots
Hyperpigmentation
Acne and surgical scars
Fine lines and wrinkles
Loss of elasticity of the skin

Your skin will be cleansed and applied with a numbing cream
Microneedling treatment is performed
A custom mask is selected for your skin’s needs - depending on your reaction to the Microneedling treatment, your esthetician may opt for you to take your mask home

For best results, we recommend a series of three treatments, four weeks apart.

Please note, Microneedling cannot be added to any other service.

Locations Offering this Service

Eglinton
Yorkville
Oshawa
Waterloo
Richmond Hill
King West
Oakville Mississauga

Pre-Facial Care

Ensure you stop using any Retinol, BHA's and AHA's for 7 days before your appointment. Please review the following list of Contraindications before booking this treatment.

No accutane for the past 6 months, no exceptions.
No Microneedling treatments within the last 4 weeks.
No Botox 2 weeks prior.
No fillers 4 weeks prior.
No IPL/Laser procedures for 7 days prior to Microneedling. (If you have done CO2, wait 3 months).
No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis 7 days prior to the procedure.
No shaving the day of the procedure.
If a client has a history of cold sores, an antiviral agent is suggested but not essential (start 2 days prior to treatment). This can help mitigate the risk of an outbreak.
No autoimmune therapies or products 12 hours prior to treatment.
Avoid Retin-A products, Renova, Adapalene, Hydroxyl Acid, Retinol/Vitamin A derivative products, topical antibiotics, hydroquinone, benzoyl peroxide, corticosteroids 7 days prior to treatment.
No acids or exfoliates should be used by the client for at least 1-3 days before the treatment. (Eg. AHA or BHA)
No prolonged sun exposure 24 hours prior to the treatment (should not be administered on sunburned skin).
If active or extreme breakouts occur before treatment, the client can be treated but the infected area must be avoided or the procedure should be rescheduled.
To decrease the risk of bruising, the client should avoid excessive Alcohol, Aspirin, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, Aleve). These are not contraindicated to the treatment.

Post-Facial Care

It’s normal for your skin to experience the following after your treatment:

Redness
Light irritation or soreness

Your esthetician will recommend the best option for you to take home following your service. These can include:

Super Hydrating Face + Neck Mask
Hyaluronic Addict
Calming Cucumber Mask

How to Maintain Your Results

Follow your esthetician’s home care recommendations. Most home care will include a cleanser, serum, oil and moisturizer
Maintain your skincare routine in between facial treatments

Learn More about our 4-Step Routine: 4 Steps to Beautiful Skin

Monthly Features

Eglinton

King West

Oakville-Mississauga

Oshawa

Richmond Hill

Waterloo

Yorkville