MICRONEEDLING TREATMENT Langley

Cost: $300

The regular price for our microneedling service is $300 per session.

Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that stimulates collagen production in the skin by creating tiny punctures using fine needles. 

Collagen induction therapy is another term for microneedling, highlighting the procedure's ability to promote natural collagen synthesis, resulting in firmer and smoother skin.

This treatment is designed to improve the appearance of various skin concerns, such as wrinkles, acne scars, and hyperpigmentation.

The E-Pen Microneedling Device is an advanced and versatile tool used in our microneedling treatments. It is designed to provide precise and consistent results while minimizing discomfort during the procedure.

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Microneedling is not suitable for pregnant individuals. Please inform us of any medical conditions, including pregnancy, susceptibility to cold sores or fever blisters, allergies, recent facial treatments or surgeries, and all current medications (prescription and over-the-counter) such as Accutane, tetracycline, hormone replacement therapy, or Retin-A usage.

Patients need to discontinue Accutane use for six months before undergoing microneedling treatment. Refrain from IPL/laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, and tanning beds for two weeks before the appointment. Additionally, avoid using irritating skincare products like Retin-A or OBAGI one week prior to the treatment.

Following your microneedling treatment, it is normal to experience redness and a sunburn-like sensation in the treated area. This typically lasts for one to three days, during which it is essential to properly care for your skin. On the day of the treatment, avoid washing your face and make sure to change your pillowcase to prevent any irritation or infection.

While it may be tempting to resume your regular skincare routine quickly, it's important to give your skin time to heal. It is recommended to wait at least 24 hours before washing your face and applying make-up, allowing the skin to recover from the microneedling procedure. To protect your newly treated skin, apply sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher after washing your face and continue using sunscreen daily for the following seven days.

As your skin begins the healing process, it is crucial to avoid applying skincare products containing active ingredients for a minimum of 72 hours after treatment. This allows your skin to fully absorb the benefits of the microneedling procedure without any interference from potentially irritating ingredients. By adhering to these post-treatment guidelines, you'll be well on your way to achieving beautiful, rejuvenated skin.

Time in office: 90 minutes

Microneedling sessions at 19 Steps Skin and Body Studio typically last 90 minutes, allowing ample time for our skilled practitioners to perform the treatment with utmost care and attention to detail.

Recovery time: few days of redness and shedding

Following the microneedling treatment, clients can expect mild redness and some shedding for a few days as the skin rejuvenates itself. It is essential to follow post-treatment guidelines to ensure optimal results.

Results last: 6-12 months after full treatment

Clients can enjoy the benefits of microneedling for up to 6-12 months after completing their full treatment. It is crucial to maintain a proper skincare routine and follow maintenance recommendations for lasting results.

Number of treatments required

To achieve optimal results, clients are advised to undergo three initial microneedling treatments, spaced 4-6 weeks apart. Afterward, maintenance treatments every 3-6 months or yearly are recommended, depending on individual needs.

Face: Microneedling can address various facial concerns, such as fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture.

Neck: The treatment helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, sagging skin, and sun damage on the neck area.

Reducing Acne Scars Through Skin Regeneration

Microneedling is an effective treatment for reducing the appearance of acne scars by promoting skin regeneration. By stimulating the skin's natural healing process, microneedling encourages the production of new, healthy skin cells to replace damaged ones, resulting in a smoother and more even complexion.

Minimizing Surgical and Injury Scars through Collagen Stimulation

This innovative treatment minimizes the appearance of surgical and injury scars by stimulating collagen production. As collagen is the main building block of healthy skin, increased collagen synthesis helps to rebuild and strengthen scarred tissue, leading to a more refined and less noticeable scar.

Enhancing Overall Skin Tone by Evening Out Scar Coloration

In addition to smoothing out the texture of scars, microneedling can also improve overall skin tone by evening out the coloration of scars. The treatment promotes skin cell turnover, which helps to fade and blend scar pigmentation with the surrounding healthy skin.

Stimulating the Body's Natural Healing Process

Microneedling stimulates the body's natural healing process, promoting the synthesis of collagen and elastin. These proteins are essential for maintaining firm, youthful-looking skin, and their increased production leads to long-lasting improvements in skin elasticity and firmness.

Encouraging Long-Lasting Improvements to Skin Firmness and Elasticity

By boosting collagen and elastin production, microneedling treatments encourage lasting improvements in the skin's firmness and elasticity. This helps to maintain a youthful appearance and can delay the visible signs of aging.

Maintaining Youthful Skin Appearance and Delaying Signs of Aging

Microneedling not only treats existing skin concerns but also helps to prevent future signs of aging. By increasing collagen and elastin levels, the treatment supports healthy skin structure, resulting in a firmer, more youthful complexion over time.

Increasing Collagen and Elastin Production for Smoother Skin

The microneedling process increases the production of collagen and elastin, which helps to smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. These proteins are responsible for providing the skin with strength and flexibility, so their increased synthesis results in a more youthful appearance.

Addressing Crow's Feet, Forehead Lines, and Smile Lines

Microneedling effectively targets common signs of aging, such as crow's feet, forehead lines, and smile lines. By stimulating collagen production and promoting skin regeneration, the treatment reduces the depth and appearance of these wrinkles, leaving behind smoother, tighter skin.

Microneedling works to unclog and clear pores by exfoliating dead skin cells. The treatment removes debris and impurities, allowing pores to breathe and function properly.

Tightening and Minimizing the Appearance of Enlarged Pores

By stimulating collagen and elastin production, microneedling tightens the skin and minimizes the appearance of enlarged pores. This results in a smoother, more refined complexion with fewer visible pores.

Reducing Sebum Production and Preventing Future Pore Clogging

Microneedling treatments also help to reduce sebum production, which can prevent future pore clogging and breakouts. This ensures that your skin stays clear and healthy even after your treatments are complete.

Promoting Skin Cell Turnover for Smoother Skin Texture

Microneedling promotes skin cell turnover, resulting in a smoother and more even texture. This process encourages the shedding of old, damaged skin cells and the growth of new, healthy ones, leaving you with a refreshed and revitalized complexion.

Addressing Sunspots, Age Spots, and Melasma by Breaking Up Pigment Deposits

The microneedling treatment is effective in addressing hyperpigmentation issues such as sunspots, age spots, and melasma. By creating micro-injuries in the skin, the treatment encourages the breakdown of pigment deposits and promotes a more even distribution of melanin.

Encouraging a Brighter, More Even Skin Tone with Continued Treatments

With continued microneedling treatments, your skin will gradually become brighter and more even in tone. The ongoing stimulation of collagen production and skin cell turnover ensures that your complexion remains radiant and youthful-looking.

Microneedling may cause some mild discomfort due to the tiny needles puncturing the skin. However, a numbing cream is often applied beforehand to minimize any pain or discomfort. During the procedure, you might feel a light prickling sensation as the microneedling device is moved across your skin. Some redness and minor swelling are expected immediately after the treatment, but these side effects should subside within one to three days.

Microneedling is generally safe for most skin types, including sensitive skin. However, there are certain contraindications for this treatment. Individuals with active skin infections, open wounds, or a history of keloid scarring should avoid microneedling. Additionally, those who are pregnant or using blood-thinning medications are not suitable candidates. It is crucial to consult with a professional to determine if microneedling is the right choice for your skin concerns and overall health.

While microneedling is generally considered a safe procedure, some mild side effects may occur. These include redness, swelling, and minor discomfort in the treated area, which typically subside within one to three days. In rare cases, clients may experience temporary bruising, pinpoint bleeding, or infection. To minimize the risk of complications, it is important to follow all pre- and post-treatment guidelines provided by your skincare professional and choose a reputable clinic with experienced practitioners to perform the procedure.

Microneedling is generally safe and effective for all skin types, improving the skin's appearance. It is a better option for concerns caused by reduced collagen production, sun damage, and other skin-damaging factors, while Botox is recommended for moderate to severe wrinkles and folds. Microneedling is more versatile than microdermabrasion, treating a wider range of areas on the body and offering longer-lasting results.

Microneedling is a skincare treatment that can be beneficial for women over 50. It can help to improve the appearance of wrinkles, scars, and stretch marks, and it can also increase the absorption of skincare products.

Microneedling does a tremendous job of lightening and reversing hyperpigmentation and sun damage. This is again due to the power of collagen production and its ability to repair and restore your skin. There's some research that suggests that microneedling is the most effective therapy for sun spots.

After treatment, your skin produces its own collagen to keep itself tight, young, and healthy. Therefore, it will take roughly four to six weeks after your first treatment session to notice drastically tightened skin. You will notice an immediate initial tightening. 

Microneedling is not the cheapest beauty treatment, however it is very effective. The results it is able to achieve makes it absolutely worth it, provided you get it at the right price. 

Doctors will typically suggest you to start microneedling when you are in your late 20s or early 30s. This is going to train the skin to produce collagen regularly and keep your skin looking younger longer. Also, if you are planning to undergo microneedling for acne or other scar treatments, it is best to start as early as possible

You will want to refrain from using abrasive skincare products, such as retinol, exfoliants, topical antibiotics and acids, for at least 48 hours before microneedling. It is crucial to avoid harmful UV ray exposure from direct sunlight and tanning beds for the five days before your treatment.

ometimes skin can look slightly swollen after microneedling. This is due to the natural and mechanical injury of the treatment. Degree of swelling (if any) will depend on skin sensitivity and the aggressiveness of the treatment. When swelling does occur, it is subtle and subsides in about three days.