What to Expect After Microneedling: Your Day-by-Day Skin Healing Guide
The redness, the healing, the glow! Wondering what your skin goes through after microneedling? We're breaking down the first seven days of recovery, with expert aftercare tips to help you get the most out of your treatment.
The redness, the healing, the glow. ✨
Thinking about microneedling but wondering what your skin will look and feel like afterward?
You're not alone! One of the most common questions we hear at The Natural Art of Skin Care is, "What's the downtime like after microneedling?"
The good news? For most people, the initial recovery is relatively quick, and the long-term skin benefits are worth the wait.
Microneedling is one of our favourite treatments for improving skin texture, softening fine lines, minimizing the appearance of acne scars, and encouraging natural collagen production.
But beautiful skin doesn't happen overnight. Your skin goes through a healing and renewal process following treatment, and knowing what to expect can make all the difference.
Here's a look at the first seven days after microneedling, along with our best tips for caring for your skin.
Day 1: The Redness ❤️
What to expect: Redness, warmth, and mild swelling.
Immediately after your microneedling treatment, your skin will likely look quite red, similar to a mild sunburn. You may also experience some swelling, warmth, tightness, and sensitivity.
Don't panic! These are common reactions to microneedling.
During your treatment, tiny, controlled micro-injuries are created in the skin, stimulating its natural repair response and encouraging collagen and elastin production.
The redness typically begins to settle within the first 24 hours, although some people may experience it for longer.
Our skin care tips:
Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat, including saunas and hot tubs.
Skip makeup for the first 24 hours or longer, as directed by your esthetician.
Avoid strenuous exercise and excessive sweating for at least 24 hours.
Only use the gentle, approved skincare products recommended after your treatment.
Keep your hands off your face!
Remember: Your skin is especially sensitive during this stage. Less is more.
Day 2: The Healing 💛
What to expect: Less redness, mild tightness, and dryness.
By day two, the redness and swelling should begin to settle, and your skin will start feeling a little more like itself.
You might notice some tightness, dryness, sensitivity, or a slightly rough texture. This is all part of your skin's natural healing process.
Your skin barrier is still recovering, so now isn't the time to experiment with new skincare products or active ingredients.
Our skin care tips:
Cleanse gently with a mild, non-exfoliating cleanser.
Keep your skin hydrated with an approved moisturizer.
Avoid retinol, exfoliating acids, scrubs, strong vitamin C formulas, and fragranced skincare.
Protect your skin from the sun and follow your provider's SPF instructions.
We generally recommend avoiding active skincare ingredients for approximately seven days, or until your skin has fully recovered.
Day 3: The Renewal 🦋
What to expect: Dryness, rough texture, or light flaking.
By day three, most of the initial redness should be fading, but you may notice something new: your skin feels dry, slightly rough, or even a little flaky.
This can be a normal part of the recovery process.
As your skin heals, some superficial dryness and flaking may occur. Not everyone experiences peeling, and that's perfectly normal too!
The most important thing? Don't pick, peel, or exfoliate your skin.
We know it's tempting, but removing flaky skin prematurely can cause irritation and interfere with healing.
Our skin care tips:
Continue with gentle cleansing and moisturizing.
Layer hydration using approved, non-irritating products.
If your esthetician recommends it, a gentle oil cleanser may be introduced once the skin has sufficiently recovered.
Avoid exfoliating brushes, scrubs, and active skincare ingredients.
Give your skin time to do its thing!
Day 4: The Recovery 🤍
What to expect: Calmer skin and improving texture.
By day four, your skin should be looking and feeling much more like itself.
Redness is usually minimal, although some dryness, tightness, or light flaking may still be present.
At this stage, your skin is continuing to repair itself beneath the surface, even if everything looks relatively normal on the outside.
Our skin care tips:
Continue using a gentle skincare routine.
Keep your skin well hydrated.
Wear broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher daily once your skin can tolerate it.
Avoid picking at any remaining dry or flaky areas.
Hold off on exfoliating treatments until your skin has fully recovered.
Consistency is key. A simple, supportive skincare routine is exactly what your skin needs right now.
Days 5–7: The Glow ✨
What to expect: Smoother, brighter, more refreshed-looking skin.
This is where things start getting exciting!
By days five through seven, most visible signs of healing have settled, and your complexion may begin looking smoother, brighter, and more refreshed.
Your skin may feel softer, and some of that initial post-treatment glow may start to appear.
But here's something important to remember:
The real magic of microneedling happens beneath the surface.
Although you may notice early improvements within the first week, collagen remodeling continues over the following weeks and months.
That means your results can continue developing long after the initial healing period.
Our skin care tips:
Continue prioritizing hydration.
Stay consistent with your daily SPF.
Gradually reintroduce active skincare products only once your skin has recovered and your esthetician has advised it's safe.
Maintain a consistent home-care routine to support your results.
Patience pays off when it comes to collagen!
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Your aftercare routine is just as important as the treatment itself!
During the initial healing period, avoid:
Direct sun exposure and tanning.
Retinol, exfoliating acids, harsh scrubs, and other irritating active ingredients.
Saunas, hot tubs, and excessive heat.
Picking or peeling dry skin.
Applying unapproved skincare products to freshly treated skin.
Always follow the personalized aftercare instructions provided by your esthetician, as recovery timelines can vary depending on treatment depth and skin sensitivity.
When to contact your provider: If redness or swelling worsens rather than improves, or you develop increasing pain, spreading warmth, pus, fever, or other unusual symptoms, contact your treatment provider promptly.
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One treatment can help improve the overall appearance and texture of your skin, but a series is often recommended for more noticeable, lasting improvements.
For concerns such as acne scarring, fine lines, uneven texture, and visible signs of aging, multiple treatments may provide better results.
Our microneedling treatment options include:
Single Session — $399
3 Sessions — $897
5 Sessions — $1,375
Your esthetician will help determine the appropriate number of sessions and spacing between treatments based on your skin's needs.
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While your skin may look brighter and feel smoother within the first week, more significant improvements in texture, fine lines, and acne scarring take time.
Microneedling works by stimulating your skin's natural collagen and elastin production, a process that continues for weeks and months after treatment.
Depending on your skin concerns and treatment goals, a series of treatments may be recommended.
At The Natural Art of Skin Care, we customize your microneedling plan based on your skin's condition, individual concerns, and desired results.
Ready to Start Your Microneedling Journey?
Healthy, beautiful skin is a process, and we're here to guide you through every step.
At The Natural Art of Skin Care in Calgary, we believe in combining advanced skincare treatments with a personalized, thoughtful approach.
Whether you're looking to improve acne scarring, soften fine lines, refine skin texture, or simply give your complexion a refresh, microneedling may be a wonderful addition to your skincare journey.
Put your best face forward, naturally.
Please note: Healing timelines and results vary. This guide provides general information and does not replace your esthetician's personalized post-treatment instructions.
Hyaluronic Acid, and why your skin may need it.
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a natural substance that is found in our skin, connective tissues, and eyes. It plays a crucial role in retaining moisture, keeping the skin hydrated, and promoting a plump, youthful appearance.
The main reasons hyaluronic acid is beneficial for dry skin include:
Hydration Retention: Hyaluronic acid has an exceptional ability to retain water molecules. It can hold up to 1000 times its weight in water, and can draw in moisture from the air, which helps to keep the skin well-hydrated.
Moisture Barrier: It contributes to the skin's moisture barrier, preventing water loss and maintaining optimal hydration levels. This is especially important for individuals with dry skin, as they often struggle with maintaining sufficient moisture.
Improved Skin Texture: When the skin is adequately hydrated, it tends to look plumper and smoother. Hyaluronic acid helps improve the overall texture and suppleness of the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Non-Greasy Hydration: Unlike some heavy moisturizers that can feel greasy on the skin, hyaluronic acid is lightweight and non-greasy. This makes it suitable for all skin types, including those with oily or acne-prone skin.
Compatibility with Other Products: Hyaluronic acid is often included in various skincare products, such as serums, creams, and masks. It can be easily incorporated into existing skincare routines and works well with other ingredients.
To utilize hyaluronic acid for dry skin, individuals can incorporate skincare products containing this ingredient into their daily routine. Serums or moisturizers with hyaluronic acid can be applied to the skin to provide a boost of hydration, helping to address dryness and improve overall skin health.
(HA) products we carry at the spa;
Give your skin a youthful looking glow with hyaluronic acid and vitamin-rich strawberries and rhubarb. It’s a powerful rehydrator for dry skin.
This adaptogen-rich tonic comes to life through a formulation process that transforms the powerhouse hydration properties of Tremella Mushroom into a smooth hydratonic. Infused with a tribe of vitamins, including two forms of antioxidant-rich Vitamin C, Vitamin B and the cell rejuvenating powers of Backuchiol (known for it’s Vitamin-A driven regenerative properties). The Halo serum is a masterful reverie that leaves skin deeply hydrated and nourished; a skin committee of regenerative herbs and replenishing hydration promotors that rival the powers of superstar actives like Hyaluronic Acid and Retinol, without the side-effects.
With a fresh, dewy finish, this vegan gel-cream rejuvenates the appearance of dull skin. Lightweight in texture, this hydrator pairs our innovative Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex with panthenol, strawberry and rhubarb to lock in moisture and reveal radiant-looking skin. Ideal for all skin types.
Key Ingredients
Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex: unique blend of multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid and Marshmallow Root that deeply hydrates and preserves moisture in the skin
Panthenol: reinforces skin hydration and prevents moisture loss by protecting the skin moisture barrier
Plant Sugars: strengthen skin by optimizing moisture reserve
Strawberry: naturally contains salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and removes impurities to brighten the look of the skin
Rhubarb: contains polyphenols to rejuvenate and preserve youthful-looking skin
Promote a healthy, radiant complexion for all skin types. This serum provides long-lasting hydration and reduces the appearance of pores, fine lines and wrinkles.
Adjusts the rate of moisture absorption based on relative humidity in the air. Calming and soothing gel base delivers a powerful antioxidant and creates a protective barrier.
No sulfates, parabens or phthalates.
Indulge skin with quick-absorbing moisture. Our Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex infuses the skin with immediate head-to-toe hydration, as panthenol protects the skin moisture barrier to prevent moisture loss. With its delicious scent and creamy feel, this vegan lotion leaves skin with a soft and silky finish. Suitable for all skin, especially dry.
Key Ingredients
Botanical Hyaluronic Acid Complex: unique blend of multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid and Marshmallow Root that deeply hydrates and preserves moisture in the skin
Panthenol: reinforces skin hydration and prevents moisture loss by protecting the skin moisture barrier
Aloe: helps to repair and gently soothe dry skin
Strawberry: naturally contains salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and removes impurities to brighten the look of the skin
Rhubarb: contains polyphenols to rejuvenate and preserve youthful-looking skin
Replenish your skin’s youthful appearance with our Strawberry Rhubarb Masque. The strawberries gently exfoliate while the rhubarb and vegan-friendly hyaluronic acid calm and plump, for a refreshed appearance.
It was a pleasure hosting Boldijarre Koronczay, founder and president of Eminence Organics at our spa!
Celebrity guest visit! We had the wonderful opportunity of spending some time with the facial master himself, the founder and president of Eminence Organics Skin Care, Boldijarre Koronczay!
For those of you who don't know who Boldijarre Koronczay is, he is renowned for being a visionary and the pioneer who brought awareness to natural, organic, and biodynamic skin care in North America. Eminence Organics has gained its popularity over decades through Boldijarre’s dedication to educating people on the power of natural and organic ingredients. He started out as an esthetician in the treatment room, but more than that now, he’s a philanthropist at heart.
Celebrity guest visit! We had the wonderful opportunity of spending some time with the facial master himself, the founder and president of Eminence Organics Skin Care, Boldijarre Koronczay!
The spa girls, Rachel, Kyndle, and Rae, all attended the "Esthetic Spa International" tradeshow here in Calgary over the weekend, to check out the different vendors in our industry, where we also had the chance to attend one of Boldijarre's master classes. The estheticians learned a few Hungarian massage techniques for the facial room to optimize tension release and relaxation during facials. We got to chatting with Boldijarre after the class, and he asked our esthetician, Rae, to be the model for his next day’s class on Acne, so of course, we had to attend that one too!
We also had the pleasure of hosting him in our spa Tuesday morning before he left town, where he shared some tips with us, took photos, and had some laughs! We want to take the time to Thank Boldijarre for taking the time to come see our little spa again and for creating a phenomenal skincare brand with a commitment to health and the environment.
For those of you who don't know who Boldijarre Koronczay is, he is renowned for being a visionary and the pioneer who brought awareness to natural, organic, and biodynamic skin care in North America. Eminence Organics has gained its popularity over decades through Boldijarre’s dedication to educating people on the power of natural and organic ingredients. He started out as an esthetician in the treatment room, but more than that now, he’s a philanthropist at heart.
Organizations that Boldijarre has started, that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future;
- Eminence Kids Foundation - an organization that provides education on the importance of nutrition for the future of their health and donates healthy, organic meals to ill children undergoing cancer treatment.
- Forests for the Future™ initiative - a program that plants a tree for every product sold. Eminence has planted a staggering 24 million trees, sequestering 842,000 metric tons of C02 to date. In addition, the program has trained 1,849 framers and impacted 14,593 peoples' lives by breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty. Boldijarre also believes strongly in regenerative agriculture and a desire to leave the earth and soil in a better place for future generations to enjoy.
Eminence Organics is more than just a skincare brand, it's a lifestyle. If you've never experienced the products before, let us know, and we'd love to teach you more. Book a consultation or facial at The Natural Art of Skin Care.
then & now, ten years.
Thank you Boldijarre! 💖
WHY The Natural Art of Skin Care was Born.
“I did my research, I got smarter, I discovered a whole new lens to the world, where I was able to now SEE all the Toxins that we’re surrounded by in our everyday life. I made a major shift in both my professional and personal lifestyles. I quit the lasers. I overhauled my everyday products and household items to eliminate all toxins and chemicals, I stopped dying my hair with synthetic dyes, switched to chemical-free laundry detergents, aluminum-free deodorants, and GREEN cleaning supplies.”
“I learned about all the negative effects that so many chemicals, harmful ingredients, and preservatives have on our body, both short-term and long-term. Ingredients that, when you research them, are known to disrupt the body's natural systems, but they’re so readily found in our everyday life! I asked myself, is this worth my health? Why do we need this in our skincare? Was this contributing to the growth of my goitre all this time? I no longer wanted it. I didn't need it. And then I found a new world of effective, but healthy, alternatives!”
Hi, I’m Rachel Lamont, and I’ve been working in the esthetic industry for over 18 years as an Esthetician, with a dynamic history of many different spa environments under my belt. This is my story, and why I developed The Natural Art of Skin Care.
My career began at the prestigious Hyatt Regency spa in Toronto Ontario in my early 20s, and I was in the midst of a flourishing medical esthetic career. I was 26 years old, in my prime working as a talented top-tier Laser Technician, I was making a great income, and I had just met the love of my life! Everything was going great - I loved my job, I had access to all the best lasers at the time, enjoying and living my life to the fullest! I wanted to squeeze every last drop that I could.
But working that closely with lasers for extended periods, at the time may have been one of the factors that added to my declining health. After five years of being in the industry, I started noticing small changes within my body, and over the course of a year, little by little, I started to really not feel well. I became chronically tired, odd illnesses were popping up more and more frequently and were overlapping each other, which led me to be on several different medications at once. But how? I had no idea what was going on with my health, considering I’m a healthy eater, sleeper, and exerciser. I felt horrible, like I was dying. So, naturally, this raised a lot of questions for me, and I decided to get checked out and get to the bottom of this. With the C-word circulating my mind, and google searches, I can honestly say that still to this day, it was the scariest period of my life. Information wasn’t as readily available then as it is today, so I was confused. I thought I was losing my mind, and all my partner could do at the time is support me.
I was in fact sick. I developed an irregular growth on my thyroid, called a goitre. It was already quite a large mass impeding on my throat, and was continuing to grow in size, causing even more complications. But after many tests, it was determined as not cancerous,*Phewph*- still thanking God. But even growths that aren’t cancerous can pop up anytime, and cause a lot of issues and pain in our body. This mass was seeming to be the culprit for everything that was ailing me over the last few years, and was later determined that the best course of action was surgery to remove it. But don’t let that fool you - it was NOT an immediate recovery after that, it took me a few long years of healing, and making some serious changes in my daily habits before I was back on my feet in tip-top shape again. Those were some of my most eye-opening years, they reminded me of just how precious this life really is. My life had changed forever, I was never to be the same again.
I did my research, I got smarter, I discovered a whole new lens to the world, where I was able to now SEE all the Toxins that we’re surrounded by in our everyday life. I made a major shift in both my professional and personal lifestyles. I quit the lasers. I overhauled my everyday products and household items to eliminate all toxins and chemicals, I stopped dying my hair with synthetic dyes, switched to chemical-free laundry detergents, aluminum-free deodorants, and GREEN cleaning supplies.
For anyone that knows me, I love to go out so I can get all dolled up - full makeup foundation, to eye shadow, the lipstick, all the Hairspray, and everything to do with getting ready! So I had to start with these. I began switching everything - my wide range of hair and grooming products, skin care, my makeup line, my house-hold items, you name it - I was checking the ingredients. And I must say, I was SHOCKED! This journey I was on meant getting all the chemicals out of my life, it wasn’t easy, but it IS possible.
I learned about all the negative effects that so many chemicals, harmful ingredients, and preservatives have on our body, both short-term and long-term. Ingredients that, when you research them, are known to disrupt the body's natural systems, but they’re so readily found in our everyday life! I asked myself, is this worth my health? Why do we need this in our skincare? Was this contributing to the growth of my goitre all this time? I no longer wanted it. I didn't need it. And then I found a new world of effective, but healthy, alternatives!
The world of natural products and holistic thinking that we live in today, did not exist in the mainstream back then. Today we have such a vast array of wonderful, clean and highly potent products to choose from, for every different skin type, body, or house-hold. With everything I’ve learned, I wanted to take that knowledge and share it, in hopes to make life a little easier for some, and be a guide through your own holistic journey. You can, too, make the decision to clean up your life so you never need to know the battle.
There are many people who don’t know about my story, what I went through, or WHY I decided to open The Natural Art of Skin Care. At the time I chose to shy away from it, still so afraid and hurt from the traumatic experience I endured, like a bad dream I wanted to wake up, I didn’t want it to define me. But in the end, it did define me. It made me into who I am today, and I’m so proud of the business that I’ve built, and the knowledge that I’ve gained in order to now help other people.
So, if you or someone you know is experiencing issues with their skin or internal health and are looking for some answers, book them in! Together, let’s shed some light on issues that can be easily addressed. I know when you’re going through something like this, that you may feel like you’re all alone, but you’re not. There are many other people out there fighting the same battle as you, asking the same questions as you. But there are professionals that have the answers to these questions. Allow myself and my team to answer some of those burning questions for you, and help ease your mind.
If you are experiencing something like this, I plead with you to clean up your lifestyle, and your beauty products. I’m not saying don’t use any beauty products - but I want to express the importance of using the RIGHT ones. Chemical-Free & Clean.
"I am not a victim of my life - what I went through pulled a warrior out of me, and it is my greatest honor to be her.”
-Rupi Kaur
YOUR GUIDE TO MICRO-NEEDLING TREATMENTS
The skin has an exceptional ability of healing itself by producing proteins, collagen fibers and elastin, that work coefficiently together to keep the skin firm, strong, supple and healthy. The bad news is, as we age naturally this ability slows down over time, and we begin to see the signs of aging with wrinkles and sagging skin. When we’re young, the skin takes anywhere between 27 to 28 days to completely turn over and renew itself, and as we get older it takes closer to 37 to 38 days for this process. That is why it is more difficult to correct older skin - because of it’s prolonged exposure to oxidative stress, it is and therefore appears older, dryer, more pigmentation spots, fine lines and deep wrinkles, scarring, and loss of firmness. Therefore we look less luminous, and young. To aid with the correction or slowing down of this process, we use various techniques to help the skin shed off old layers faster, and build up those new collagen and elastin fibers. This is where we introduce microneedling - to the aging rescue!
The skin has an exceptional ability of healing itself by producing proteins, collagen fibers and elastin, that work coefficiently together to keep the skin firm, strong, supple and healthy. The bad news is, as we age naturally this ability slows down over time, and we begin to see the signs of aging with wrinkles and sagging skin. When we’re young, the skin takes anywhere between 27 to 28 days to completely turn over and renew itself, and as we get older it takes closer to 37 to 38 days for this process. That is why it is more difficult to correct older skin - because of it’s prolonged exposure to oxidative stress, it is and therefore appears older, dryer, more pigmentation spots, fine lines and deep wrinkles, scarring, and loss of firmness. Therefore we look less luminous, and young. To aid with the correction or slowing down of this process, we use various techniques to help the skin shed off old layers faster, and build up those new collagen and elastin fibers. This is where we introduce microneedling - to the aging rescue!
HOW IT WORKS
Microneedling, or Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that is actually derived from the ancient practice of Acupuncture! This treatment uses tiny micro-needles to create controlled channels deep within the epidermis and dermis layers of the skin, without causing open wounds or topically ablative damage. These micro-wounds stimulate fibroblasts which stimulate the body to release platelets and growth factors, triggering the body's very own natural healing process. The puncturing channels close after a short time, and the body responds to the controlled damages by producing more collagen and elastin to these areas, which generates new skin cells, thus improving overall integrity! The epidermis becomes thicker and more supple each time a treatment is performed, resulting in stronger, thicker, softer, plumper and firmer skin.
BY STIMULATING YOUR SKIN’S NATURAL ABILITY TO HEAL ITSELF THIS PROCEDURE IS HIGHLY EFFECTIVE FOR:
Skin rejuvenation
Thickening the dermis and epidermis
Scar reduction
Acne scarring
Fine lines and wrinkles
Hair loss therapy
Pore size reduction
Stretch marks
Hyperpigmentation
Skin tightening
Improve skin tone
Decrease the appearance of cellulite
The micro-needles penetrate anywhere between 0.25mm – 1.5 mm, the depth and speed of the device is adjusted and customized by a skin professional to suit each individual client's needs in order to ensure maximum safety and results.
NUMBING - If you thought this procedure would be super painful, we have numbing creams for that! We will provide and apply a medi-grade numbing cream to the treatment area to make the procedure more comfortable. Most clients find this treatment to be quite tolerable for the results you get.
NEEDLING - The actual stamping portion of the treatment only takes about 15 to 20 minutes for full face and décolleté.
SERUMS - We use a cocktail of high-quality peptide and hyaluronic acid serums which penetrate more effectively into the skin and increase the healing and rejuvenation efforts. The serums we choose are customized to address your specific skin concerns at the time of each facial.
The entire treatment from preparation, to finishing products, to out the door, can take roughly 1 hour.
WHAT IS THE DOWNTIME?
Immediately after the treatment you may notice a bright redness to the skin that will subside within a few hours. For the rest of the day you will have a healthy pink glow that may FEEL comparable to a sunburn. The total healing time depends on the depth of needles used and the number of passes and overlapping that your skincare professional performs. Usually within two or three days the skin will start flaking and peeling. If you’re planning on having micro-needling done prior to a big event, give yourself 1-2 weeks for the skin to turnover and heal. In a week's time your skin should be looking more fresh and glowing, firmer, and scarring should be reduced. Feel free to discuss your healing time with your treatment provider to get a better idea at the time.
WHAT SHOULD I DO AFTER TREATMENT TO PROTECT MY SKIN?
UV PROTECTION IS IMPORTANT HERE. After your treatment at the spa, we will apply an SPF sunscreen before you leave for UV protection against your new FRESH skin, but you will be responsible for proper home-care after that. The night after your treatment you’ll want to wash your face with a gentle cleanser and treat skin with a gentle moisturizer, or one that has been prescribed to you by your trained provider. To continually optimize the effects of your treatment, we recommend adding products into your homecare that contain peptides and Hyaluronic Acid or other hydrating properties to help support the growth of your healthy new skin.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS WILL I NEED?
Some clients may only require a single treatment once per year to achieve results, along with regular skin maintenance. However, it is recommended for most patients to receive a series of 2-3 sessions spaced about 4-6 weeks apart for the year in our chosen renewal season - Fall and Winter. For clients with deeper-set wrinkles, advanced photo-aging, stretch marks, or acne scars, it is recommended to receive 6-8 sessions at 4-6 week intervals.
WHEN WILL I SEE THE RESULTS?
Clients are likely to notice an immediate glow and firmness to their skin within the next day or two. Visible changes to the skin may develop over the course of several days and weeks. Results may continue to improve for several weeks after the treatment, as your collagen production increases over time.
HOW DOES THIS TREATMENT DIFFER FROM LASER TREATMENTS?
NEEDLING
Uses the body's own natural healing response by stimulating our fibroblasts.
Essentially aerates the skin with tiny channels that are quick and easy to heal, to help increase the thickness of the skin and repair damage.
There is little to no downtime with microneedling which is a bonus, and the recovery time is quick, 24-72 hours.
Can be performed year-round - we prefer fall and winter due to less sun exposure, but if you’re diligent with your SPF protection can be performed anytime really.
Is safe for all skin colours and skin types. Some advanced treatments can cause pigmentation damage to darker skin tones when performed incorrectly - the opposite of what you want your session to do!
LASERS
Certain lasers used repeatedly over time can damage the fibroblast cells and lead to a thinner epidermis.
Downtime for laser treatments especially ablative ones, can take between 2 and 4 weeks for the skin to grow back and heal.
Not safe for all skin types or skin colours! Lasers can cause hyper-pigmentation damage due to the accumulation of heat in the skin.
Well, there you have it - an inside look at what Micro-needling therapy is, what it does, who it’s good for, and some safety reassurances! Book your Micro-Needling Session at The Natural Art of Skin Care and allow us to Rejuvenate your skin to reveal a fresher you.
Written by Rachel Lamont, Holistic Medical Esthetician & Spa Owner