Microneedling Montreal for Stretch Marks, Acne, Scars & More

Though it is a very effective treatment, microneedling results aren't permanent. After your course of treatments (usually 3-6 sessions), you should come back for touch-ups now and then. Some people prefer to keep seeing their dermatologist regularly for these treatments; others just come once yearly for refresher treatments.

Microneedling is a popular and effective scar treatment in Montreal, but there are a few warnings to look out for. If you have keloid scars--large, bubble-like scars that result from an overgrowth of scar tissue--you might not be a great candidate for microneedling. As always, the team of pros at CHIC Laser can assist you in figuring out if this procedure is correct for you!

A.Typically, 3-6 sessions are the sweet spot for microneedling treatment. Most clients report seeing visible results after their third session, though some notice a difference after one treatment! Depending on your age and personal skin factors, the time it takes will differ. We recommend seeing how you feel after your first treatment course and working with our experts to develop a continuing treatment plan from there.

At the start of your appointment, a certified professional will apply a topical numbing cream to the treatment area. This will reduce any discomfort caused by the tiny needles. Once you're numbed, your CHIC Laser pro will glide a pen-like device over your skin. Working in lines over the treatment area, the "pen" dispenses minor pinpricks from microscopic needles as it passes over the skin. You won't feel the collagen production, but you'll know it's working when you see the results after a few sessions!

There are a few essential guidelines to follow before your microneedling appointment:

1. Avoid taking blood thinning medication during the week leading up to your session.
2. Your doctor will ask you about any medication you're taking: you may need to stop this before your session, too.
3. Avoid using products that increase skin sensitivity, such as retinoids or exfoliants. The CHIC Laser team can also give you the full rundown on this.
4. Arrive at the clinic with a clean, make-up and product-free face. If you're having treatment on another body area, do not apply creams, lotions or other products on the day of your appointment.

When you get microneedling for scar treatment in Montreal, your skin will be red. But it shouldn't last more than a few hours, and you can resume your regular schedule after this minor procedure has wrapped up; limit sweating or heavy makeup while healing will help keep any swelling from occurring during downtime! Microneedling is a treatment that uses tiny wounds to start your body’s healing process. The goal of this microrupturing is stimulating collagen and elastin to patch up small injuries, healing them quicker than before! Depending on how deep they go through the skin, it could take days or weeks, but once done with all steps, there will no longer be any wrinkles because new cells have replaced them, leaving you with new, better skin.

When you use microneedling for scar treatment in Montreal, the needles can cause mild swelling and sensitivity to the treated area. Since there are technically hundreds of tiny punctures to your skin, some bleeding or redness in the area is perfectly normal. The treated skin may be sensitive for a few days, but this should resolve itself naturally--recovery time usually is less than a week. If you experience minor pain, you can take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as Tylenol. If you experience significant bleeding, bruising or other serious symptoms, contact CHIC Laser's doctors immediately.

Yes, microneedling is safe and effective on all skin types. You can use the treatment after pregnancy, too. You can use microneedling for stretch marks to help you restore your pre-pregnancy stomach over time, reducing the signs of stretching. Because the needles pierce the skin at the epidermal layer but do not puncture deeper than the dermis, scarring is unlikely. You must trust your microneedling professional, though, as mistakes or overly aggressive wand-wielders can cause damage to the skin! At CHIC, we believe less is more--you won't have to worry about our experts being too heavy-handed with the microneedling pen!