Microneedling

Boosts collagen, smooths texture, and strengthens the skin barrier — all by harnessing your body’s own repair process.

What is microneedling?

Microneedling is a skin treatment that uses controlled micro-channels to stimulate collagen production and support natural skin repair. By encouraging renewal from within, it helps improve texture, firmness, and overall skin quality over time.

When performed consistently and thoughtfully, microneedling supports stronger, more resilient skin — not overnight change, but meaningful improvement that builds gradually.

Commonly used to address:

Uneven texture
Fine lines & wrinkles
Enlarged pores
Early signs of aging or sun damaged skin
Pigmentation, including melasma
Acne scarring
Rosacea
Stretch marks

FAQ's

Is this right for me?

Micro-needling is a great option if your goal is to improve overall skin quality, not just one “spot.” It’s commonly chosen for texture, enlarged pores, fine lines, acne scarring, mild pigmentation, and skin that feels a bit less resilient than it used to. It’s also one of my favourite treatments for clients who want change that looks natural and builds over time.

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How long do micro-needling results last?

The collagen and elastin stimulated by microneedling are long-lasting, because they’re produced by your own skin rather than placed temporarily. After completing a recommended treatment series, many clients maintain visible improvements in texture, firmness, and overall skin quality for 6–12 months or longer.

That said, skin continues to age and respond to lifestyle, sun exposure, and hormonal changes. For this reason, most people benefit from periodic maintenance treatments (often once or twice per year) to support ongoing collagen production and preserve results.

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Downtime

Downtime is typically minimal. Expect temporary redness, similar to a mild sunburn, with possible dryness or light flaking as the skin recovers.

The DP pen works efficiently, creating microchannels up to 104% faster than traditional devices. This allows the skin to be treated thoroughly with less repeated trauma. Its tip also contains double the number of fine needles, helping deliver up to 80% more topical nutrients deeper into the skin.

The result is a treatment that’s both effective and well-tolerated, with most clients returning to normal activity within a day or two, depending on depth and skin sensitivity.

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Combination treatments

Micro-needling pairs beautifully with regenerative add-ons like PRP and VAMP, depending on your goals. These combinations can be a great option when you’re trying to support deeper repair, hydration, and overall skin resilience.

It also layers well with professional peels when planned properly, since peels can help refine tone and texture while micro-needling focuses on collagen stimulation. The key is sequencing: we choose combinations that support the skin’s barrier and healing response, rather than doing too much at once.

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What is VAMP?

VAMP is a regenerative serum formulated with a blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and PDRN — a bioactive molecule derived from salmon DNA. PDRN is known for its role in supporting cellular repair, hydration, and skin recovery at a deeper level, making it especially useful when the skin is in an active healing phase.

When VAMP is applied during treatment, it can be delivered deeper into the skin where it supports repair, hydration, and overall skin resilience. This combination is often chosen by those looking to enhance recovery and support more regenerative, long-term skin changes rather than surface-level improvement alone.

VAMP vs PRP — what’s the difference, and how do I choose?

Both VAMP and PRP are used to support skin repair, but they work in different ways. PRP uses your own blood to concentrate growth factors that signal healing and collagen production, making it a great option when the goal is regeneration driven entirely by your body’s biology. VAMP, on the other hand, delivers a concentrated blend of nutrients and PDRN to support hydration, cellular repair, and recovery at a tissue level.

Some clients choose PRP for a more biologic, growth-factor–driven approach, while others prefer VAMP when the focus is on nourishing the skin, supporting barrier function, and enhancing recovery. In some cases, the decision comes down to skin needs, treatment goals, and personal preference — and we’ll guide that choice thoughtfully during your consultation.

Is at-home micro-needling the same as in-clinic micro-needling?

Not quite. At-home devices are designed to work very superficially and focus mainly on product absorption. In-clinic micro-needling is performed at controlled depths, using medical-grade devices and sterile technique to intentionally stimulate collagen and elastin production. The goals — and the biological response — are different.

Can at-home micro-needling damage the skin?

It can if used incorrectly or too frequently. Common issues include inflammation, barrier disruption, uneven texture, and increased sensitivity. Without proper depth control, sterile technique, and spacing between treatments, the skin may become irritated rather than strengthened. In-clinic treatments are planned around the skin’s natural healing cycle to support repair rather than overwhelm it.

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Pre-care Guidelines

MEDICATIONS + SUPPLEMENTS
To help reduce bruising and inflammation:
Avoid blood-thinning medications like aspirin, ibuprofen, and Aleve for 72 hours before your appointment.
Hold off on supplements like fish oil, vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, and other herbal blood thinners for one week prior.

ALCOHOL
Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before treatment, as it can increase the likelihood of bruising and slow down the healing process.

SKIN PREP
Hydrate well in the days leading up to your appointment — healthy, hydrated skin responds better to treatment.
Arrive with clean skin — no makeup, moisturizer, or SPF.
Discontinue retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, or other active skincare 3–5 days before to prevent sensitivity.
Avoid sun exposure or tanning beds for at least one week before your appointment.

THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND
If you’ve had any recent facial treatments (peels, lasers, waxing, etc.), please wait at least one week before microneedling.
Let us know if you’ve used Accutane in the past 6 months or have a history of cold sores — we may recommend an antiviral.
Plan your appointment with downtime in mind — your skin may be red or feel sunburned for 24–72 hours post-treatment.

Post-care Guidelines

WHAT TO EXPECT POST TREATMENT:
Your skin may feel warm and look flushed—similar to a mild sunburn—for 36–48 hours following your treatment. Some light flaking, itching, or redness is normal as your skin begins to heal.

To support optimal healing, please avoid the following:

FOR AT LEAST 48 HOURS POST
Direct sun exposure or tanning beds
Intense workouts or sweating
Hot showers, baths, steam rooms, or saunas
Aesthetic treatments (e.g. laser, peels, Botox, or filler)
Swimming (chlorinated pools or ocean)
Spray tans or self-tanner
Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)

FOR 5 DAYS POST TREATMENT
Avoid products containing:
Scrubs or exfoliants
AHAs (e.g. glycolic, lactic, malic acid)
BHAs (e.g. salicylic acid)
Retinoids (e.g. retinol, tretinoin, adapalene)
Benzoyl peroxide
Hydroquinone or bleaching agents
Alcohol-based products (e.g. isopropyl alcohol)

Please do not pick, scratch, or rub your skin during the healing process.

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Curated aesthetic medicine, designed to restore — not reinvent.

Microneedling

What is microneedling?

Commonly used to address:

FAQ's

Is this right for me?

How long do micro-needling results last?

Downtime

Combination treatments

What is VAMP?

VAMP vs PRP — what’s the difference, and how do I choose?

Is at-home micro-needling the same as in-clinic micro-needling?

Can at-home micro-needling damage the skin?

Pre-care Guidelines

Post-care Guidelines

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