Microneedling

A minimally invasive treatment to improve skin aging and scarring. A trained professional uses a handheld device with medical-grade needles to create controlled micro-injuries in the skin to initiate the skin’s natural wound repair process to produce elastin and collagen, resulting in overall skin improvement.

FSJ Skin Solutions uses the Evo MicroPen, approved by Health Canada, to provide unmatched clinical performance.

• improved scarring, including acne scars.
• improves stretch marks.
• skin rejuvenation of face, neck, and hands.
• decreased pigmentation.
• improved skin texture and quality.
• plumping of skin.
• anti-aging effect on neck and décolletage, and inner arms.

While results may be seen with one session, it’s recommended that microneedling be completed in a series of 3-6 treatments every 4-6 weeks, followed by a maintenance program.

• Avoid Accutane six months before treatment.
• Avoid alcohol and cigarettes 24-48 hours before and after your treatment, as this increases swelling, bruising, and irritation. Limit caffeine intake.
• Microneedling is not recommended during pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Avoid agents that increase skin's sensitivity- acids, retinoids, exfoliants, or topical antibiotics 5-7 days before treatment.
• Do not take Ibuprofen, Motrin, or Advil at least three days before the session. These interfere with the natural inflammatory process critical for your skin rejuvenation.
• Avoid IPL/laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure, or sunburn at least two weeks before procedure.
• No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis 5-7 days prior.
• Do not shave the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation.
• If you’re prone to cold sores, take an antiviral agent two days before and the day of the treatment.
• Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior because bruising is a common side effect of microneedling.
• Wait two weeks before and after your microneedling for Botox, dermal fillers, laser, ultrasound, peels, facials, and microdermabrasion.
• Schedule subsequent treatments 5-6 weeks after your first one. The best results are from a package of treatments.

• No anti-inflammatory medications one week after the procedure. Tylenol can be taken for soreness.
• Do not wash your face the first night. Do not use ice on your face, and avoid using arnica/bromelain. These may interfere with the natural inflammatory process critical for your skin rejuvenation.
• Avoid sun tanning and exposure to direct sunlight for at least two weeks. Always wear sunblock (30 SPF or higher).
• Return to your regular skincare and makeup routine 2-3 days after treatment. Start your vitamins C, E, and A (retinol) after 2 days.
• Wait two weeks after microneedling for Botox, dermal fillers, laser treatments, etc. May take