Microneedling Treatment in Calgary and Okotoks

Looking to improve your skin’s texture, reduce fine lines, and achieve a radiant glow? Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a clinically proven treatment that harnesses your body’s natural healing process to rejuvenate your skin from the inside out.

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a non-surgical cosmetic procedure that uses a device with fine, sterile needles to create tiny micro-injuries in the skin. While these micro-channels are nearly invisible to the naked eye, they trigger the skin’s natural wound-healing cascade. This is a highly coordinated biological process involving three key phases:

1. Inflammation (Immediate Response):
   When the needles penetrate the skin, the body recognizes this as an injury. Blood flow increases to the area, bringing in immune cells and growth factors that help clean the site and begin the repair process.

2. Proliferation (Repair Phase):
   Fibroblasts (specialized cells within the dermis) are activated and begin producing collagen (type I and III) and elastin, the proteins responsible for skin structure, firmness, and elasticity. This process also stimulates angiogenesis, the formation of new blood vessels, which improves skin tone and nutrient delivery.

3. Remodeling (Regeneration Phase):
   Over the weeks and months following treatment, the newly produced collagen and elastin continue to reorganize and strengthen. This leads to visibly firmer, smoother, and more resilient skin, with a noticeable reduction in fine lines, scars, and textural irregularities.

Unlike more aggressive resurfacing treatments, microneedling preserves the epidermis (top layer of skin), minimizing downtime and the risk of pigmentation issues. Because it works on a cellular level, results improve progressively and naturally.

Microneedling is safe for most skin types and can help improve:

• Acne scars and other forms of scarring

• Enlarged pores

• Fine lines and wrinkles

• Uneven skin tone and texture

• Stretch marks

• Sun damage and hyperpigmentation

Benefits of Microneedling

• Minimal downtime – mild redness may last 24–48 hours

• Natural collagen stimulation without the use of chemicals or heat

• Safe for all seasons and most skin tones

• Customizable depth and treatment plan based on your skin concerns

• Can be enhanced with serums, growth factors, or Platelet-Rich Plasma

What to Expect

Treatments typically take 30–60 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated. A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand to ensure comfort. You may experience some redness, tightness, or mild flaking for 1–3 days post-treatment. Most patients notice visible results within 1–2 weeks, with continued improvement over several months as collagen production ramps up.

How Many Sessions Will I Need?

A series of 3–6 microneedling treatments, spaced about 4–6 weeks apart, is typically recommended for best results. During your consultation, we’ll create a customized plan tailored to your skin concerns and goals.