Microneedling St. Catharines
Skin Rejuvenation & Collagen Boost

Microneedling is one of the most effective non-surgical treatments to rejuvenate your skin naturally. By stimulating collagen and elastin production, it improves texture, reduces fine lines, and helps achieve a smoother, firmer, and more radiant complexion. At our St. Catharines clinic, we specialize in advanced microneedling techniques designed to refresh your appearance and enhance skin health with minimal downtime.

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What is a Microneedling?

Microneedling uses a device with ultra-fine needles to gently create tiny, controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This triggers the skin’s healing response, boosting collagen and elastin. As your skin repairs itself, fine lines, acne scars, and pigmentation become less noticeable, while your overall tone and texture improve.

Who Is A Good Candidate
for Microneedling?

Microneedling is a versatile treatment that can benefit a wide range of people. You may be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Want to refresh your skin’s overall texture, tone, and appearance
  • Are looking to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, acne scars, enlarged pores, or uneven pigmentation
  • Prefer a non-surgical option for facial rejuvenation
  • Want to naturally stimulate collagen production for firmer, more resilient skin
  • Hope to restore radiance, soften signs of aging, and minimize the effects of sun damage

This treatment is safe for most skin types, and during your consultation, we’ll determine whether microneedling is the right choice for your specific concerns and goals.

Types of Microneedling Treatments We Offer

We provide several options to match your skin goals:

Traditional Microneedling vs PRP Microneedling

Feature Microneedling PRP Microneedling
What is it? A treatment using a device with fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. Combines traditional microneedling with the application of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), derived from the patient’s own blood.
How it works Stimulates the skin’s natural healing response, boosting collagen and elastin production. PRP, rich in growth factors, is applied after microneedling to enhance healing, cell turnover, and tissue regeneration.
Main Benefits Improves skin texture, reduces fine lines, scars, and large pores. Accelerates healing, enhances results of microneedling, improves skin tone, elasticity, and can yield longer-lasting results.
Best For General skin rejuvenation, acne scars, fine lines, enlarged pores. More advanced concerns: deeper wrinkles, significant scarring, hyperpigmentation, overall anti-aging.
Treatment Process Only microneedling device is used; topical serums may be applied. Blood is drawn, PRP is prepared via centrifuge, then applied to skin during/after microneedling.
Downtime 1–3 days of redness and mild swelling. 2–4 days; may have slightly more redness due to PRP application.
Results Timeline Visible results within a few weeks, improving over several months. Enhanced and often quicker results compared to microneedling alone; improvements can be more noticeable after fewer sessions.
Cost Lower cost treatment. Higher cost due to PRP preparation and added benefits.

Pre-Treatment Care

Preparing your skin properly before microneedling helps ensure optimal results and reduces the chance of side effects. To get ready for your treatment:

  • Limit sun exposure and avoid tanning, as sunburned skin can increase risks and irritation.
  • Always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) when outdoors.
  • Discontinue the use of retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and other strong skincare actives a few days prior, as these can heighten skin sensitivity.
  • Keep your skin well-hydrated with a good moisturizer leading up to treatment.
  • Inform your provider of any active skin conditions such as acne breakouts, eczema, or cold sores.
  • Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements (like aspirin, ibuprofen, or fish oil) for several days before your session.
  • Drink plenty of water to support skin health and healing.
  • Arrive to your appointment with clean skin, free of makeup for at least a day or two beforehand.

Post-Treatment Care

Following the right aftercare routine is essential to maximize your microneedling results and support proper healing. After your treatment:

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Common Questions

Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin treatment that uses fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin. This process stimulates collagen and elastin production, helping to improve skin texture, reduce fine lines, and minimize acne scars. If you're looking for microneedling in St. Catharines, this treatment is an excellent option for overall skin rejuvenation.

Traditional microneedling in St. Catharines stimulates the skin's natural healing process to improve tone and texture. PRP microneedling, sometimes called the "vampire facial," adds Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) from your own blood to the treatment. The PRP is rich in growth factors that enhance healing, accelerate results, and can lead to longer-lasting skin improvements.

Most people are good candidates for microneedling if they want to improve skin texture, minimize acne scars, reduce fine lines, or shrink enlarged pores. PRP microneedling may be recommended if you have deeper wrinkles, more significant scarring, or if you're seeking stronger anti-aging benefits. During your consultation, we'll discuss whether traditional or PRP microneedling is best for you.

For optimal results, most patients benefit from a series of 3–6 microneedling sessions spaced about 4–6 weeks apart. With PRP microneedling, some patients may notice visible improvements more quickly and with fewer sessions due to the regenerative properties of PRP.

Yes, but it is minimal. After microneedling in St. Catharines, you may notice redness and slight swelling for 1–3 days, similar to a mild sunburn. With PRP microneedling, downtime can extend slightly to 2–4 days because of the added PRP, but recovery is still considered quick compared to many other skin treatments.

You may begin to see results from traditional microneedling within a few weeks, with continued improvement over several months as new collagen develops. PRP microneedling often provides enhanced and quicker results, with noticeable improvements in skin tone, elasticity, and texture after just a few sessions.

The cost of microneedling in St. Catharines is typically lower than PRP microneedling since PRP involves additional steps such as drawing and preparing your blood. Prices can vary depending on the number of sessions and your individual treatment plan. A consultation is the best way to determine exact pricing for your needs.