Do you want healthier, rejuvenated, natural looking results with
no surgery, no painful peels, or little down time?
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If you answered YES then Medical Microneedling may be for you!


​Medical Microneedling is a minimally invasive treatment that stimulates growth of collagen and elastin, leaving you with younger, naturally beautiful looking skin. Microneedling is derived from ancient acupuncture and mesotherapy. This treatment has many skin benefits, including treating acne scars, stretch marks, wrinkles, fine lines, enlarged pores, and uneven skin texture.
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​How does medical microneedling work?

​Microneedling is also known as Collagen Induction Therapy because as the microneedles penetrate through the epidermis, it stimulates a healing reaction. The body recognizes that there's been trauma at the local site and recruits collagen, fibrin, elastin and nutrients to heal the area. This process reduces the appearance of wrinkles and enhances skin elasticity while improving  the appearance of age spots, black heads, and hyperpigmentation, as well as exfoliating the skin for a softer, smoother texture.
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Benefits of medical microneedling:

  • Improves moisture retention
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and deeper wrinkles
  • Improves acne and traumatic scars
  • Improves skin tone and texture
  • Reduces the appearance of pores
  • Softens stretch marks
  • Lightens hyperpigmentation and sun spots
  • Fresher and younger looking skin
  • Minimal downtime so you can get back to your normal activities sooner
  • Minimally invasive, described as a sandpapery sensation and light vibration (numbing gel applied beforehand)
  • Amazing results with each treatment - multiple sessions for best results before maintenance treatments
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Effective
Natural Results
Safe for Most Skin Types
Minimal Downtime
Minimal Discomfort

Who is not a good candidate for medical microneedling?


​Microneedling Cautions:
  • Suspicious lesions: these must be diagnosed by a medical/nurse practitioner prior to beginning treatment
  • Discontinue Retinoid products 24 hours prior to beginning treatment
  • Discontinue Accutane for at least 6 months prior to beginning treatment
  • You must wait 2 weeks after Tox or Fillers to receive treatment
  • Patients who are prone to viral breakouts: consider prophylactic treatments prior to microneedling
 
Microneedling Considerations:
  • Keloid scars
  • Active eczema, psoriasis and other chronic skin conditions
  • We don't treat over active acne, other inflammatory conditions or over open wounds
  • History of actinic or solar keratosis
  • History of herpes simplex (cold sores), herpes labalis or other local infections such as warts
  • Presence of raised moles in area to be treated
  • Sunburns - We do not treat patients with current sunburns - Wait until your sunburn has healed

Microneedling Absolute Contraindications:
  • Scleroderma, collagen or vascular diseases and cardiac abnormalities
  • Blood clotting conditions, patients on anticoagulant therapy
  • Active bacterial or fungal infections
  • Immunosupression, patients on chemotherapy or radiotherapy
  • Pregnant or Breastfeeding - because of unknown side effects of anesthesia cream use
DP4 Technology


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We use Health Canada approved Dermapen (DP) 4, the breakthrough microneedling device of the decade. DP4 glides over the skin creating millions of fine channels up to 104% faster than other microneedling devices. These channels carry up to 80% more topical nutrients deeper into the skin. In turn, it stimulates our body's natural repair process, resulting in increased production of collagen and elastin to resurface, re-texturize and renew the skin. It can be used on all parts of the body: face, neck, décolleté, arms, hands, legs, abdomen and back, to help improve fine lines, age spots and skin sagging, acne scarring, stretch marks, uneven skin tone and discoloration.

For BEST results we recommend 3-4 sessions scheduled 4 weeks apart.

Pre-care Instructions

  • Please remove all makeup prior to the microneedling procedure.
  • In the 48 hours prior to the procedure please avoid self tanners, sun exposure and products containing Vitamin A, Retinol, Hydroquinone, exfoliating acids or Benzyl Peroxide.
  • No prolonged sun exposure 24 hours before treatment as microneedling will not be administered on sunburned skin.
  • Please wait 2 weeks after laser treatments, Botox or Dermal Filler treatments to have microneedling.
  • If you have active breakouts, open lesions, skin infections, rosacea or eczema in the area being treated we will not be able to perform the procedure.
  • Please wait 6 months after discontinuing Accutane to have a microneedling procedure.
  • Microneedling is not recommended for women who are pregnant or nursing.
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What to Expect at Your Appointment:

  • Most microneedling appointments take about 45-60 minutes including numbing time, depending on the size and number of treatment areas.
  • Topical anesthetic is applied to ensure your comfort, for about 10-20 minutes.
  • Skin is cleansed.
  • Skin is coated with a thin layer of topical hyaluronic acid gel or PRP.
  • The device is set to penetrate at a precise depth depending on your particular skin needs and areas treated.
  • The clinician gently and quickly passes the tip of the applicator to skin across four different directions over each area of your face. 
  • A personalized mix of proprietary serums or PRP is applied after each treatment area is completed. 
  • A cooling, peptide infused mask is applied and POLY red or blue LED treatment is completed for 10 minutes. 
  • Most patients report no significant discomfort – just a mild vibration-like sensation. DP4 is the first known microneedling device not requiring topical numbing and this is because of how quickly the needling occurs. A topical numbing cream can be applied to decrease any discomfort for more sensitive skin types and when addressing scar revision. Immediate pinpoint bleeding may occur with deeper treatment, typically over pitted acne scars.​

Aftercare Instructions:

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  • Use a gentle cleanser for the initial 24 hours after microneedling to rinse the treated area. Always make sure your hands are clean when touching the area treated.
  • No make-up for the first 12-24 hours post-treatment. You can apply light make-up the next day.
  • Avoid sunlight for 24 hours post-treatment. i.e. no tanning on a beach or in a tanning bed. This includes simple day to day tasks such as gardening.
  • After the initial 24 hours, apply a broad spectrum mineral sunblock (EltaMD or Alastin are our favourites) and continue this daily (even on cloudy days) to protect your skin investment. 
  • Do not use any Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid or Retinol (Vitamin A) for 3 days post treatment.
  • No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24-48 hours post-treatment. Sweating and gym environments are harmful, rife with bacteria, and may cause adverse reactions.
  • No pool swimming, sauna, hot tubs, or steam showers for 24-48 hours post-treatment. This also includes simple day to day activities such as cooking over a hot stove for a long period of time, sitting next to a fireplace, as the heat may be sensitizing.
  • Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen, Motrin, Naproxen, or Advil. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.
  • Do not drink excessive alcohol since it will dehydrate the skin. Drink at least 8 cups of water a day.
 
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS
  • Cleansers: you can use your own gentle cleanser to cleanse your skin as usual.
  • Scrubs: Do not scrub your skin for 3 days post-treatment. You can gently scrub on the 4th day to help naturally remove any dead skin due to the treatment.
  • Serums: There are a variety of serums to choose, depending on your skin type and skincare goals. Many include vitamin C and hyaluronic acid. Peptides, antioxidants, vitamins A, C and E, and growth factors work very well.

Potential side effects

Redness, irritation, pin-point bleeding, heat sensation, itchiness, and swelling with most side effects subsiding within 12-24 hours. On rare occasions, rashes and reactions leading to infections may occur. Hyper-pigmentation is also another rare possibility but usually subsides after a few weeks.
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What to expect after your appointment

  • You may experience minor signs of redness or irritation, like a mild sunburn. Do not touch your face for a minimum of 4 hours after microneedling. While healing time varies by patient, most patients can expect 2-4 days of redness.  Final results are typically achieved within four to six weeks. 
  • Improvement becomes noticeable over the course of several weeks as collagen builds, continuing for up to six months.
  • You may experience swelling, inflammation, itching, burning and possible breakouts.
  • You may have some dryness and flaking due to an increased turnover of skin cells. Allow old skin to flake off naturally and keep the skin moisturized.
 
  • Typically the first 1-2 days after treatment there is mild redness and swelling.  After 2 days exfoliation and dryness may start and continues for a week. After 1 week improvement in the texture and tone of the skin is significant. 3 weeks later improvement in pigmentation begins. Finally, improvement in fine lines, wrinkles, scars can be seen after 6 weeks.
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How often do I need to come?

  • For most patients, we recommend a series of 3 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart for optimal results. For patients with more significant skin care concerns such as acne scars, is it recommended to receive 6-8 sessions at 6 week intervals.
  •  Then, just one touch up session every 6-12 months maintains refined skin tone and texture.
  • ​Most obvious results are seen after the third treatment. ​​​​

Next steps...
If you're ready to have microneedling, book a complementary consultation (at Shear Bliss or virtually) with Cindy by emailing natural.beauty.med.aesthetics@gmail.com or via the Shear Bliss Salon & Day Spa website, or calling (204) 822-8077 or the Natural Beauty Medical Aesthetics Facebook page.
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Disclaimer

​Please be aware that results and treatment experiences may vary from client to client, taking into consideration factors such as age, lifestyle and medical history. 

All information on Natural Beauty Medical Aesthetics is for educational information only and does not constitute medical advice. Patient photos have been used with consent. Do not use them without our permission. 

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​Cancellation Policy

We have a 24 hour cancellation policy for all services. If you need to reschedule or cancel your appointment, please give us a call at
​(204) 822-8077.

There is a $50 fee for all missed appointments with less than 24 hours notice. ​
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