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Microneedling in London, Ontario

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The Treatment

What is microneedling?

Microneedling, or collagen induction therapy, uses a motorised pen fitted with a sterile single-use cartridge of very fine needles. It creates thousands of controlled micro-channels in the skin at a depth we set for each area — shallower across the forehead and around the eyes, deeper over scarred areas of the cheeks.
Each channel is a controlled injury, and the healing response that follows lays down new collagen and elastin over the weeks that follow. That is why the results build rather than appear: skin looks fresher within a fortnight, but the structural change from a course keeps developing for three to six months after your last session.
It has the best evidence of anything we offer for indented acne scarring — rolling and boxcar scars in particular, where the problem is lost volume rather than colour. Icepick scars respond less well to any form of needling. We will tell you which type of scarring you have and what is realistically achievable before you commit to a course.
Microneedling treatment being performed on a client at Kaaya Skin & Hair Studio

Benefits

Why Choose Microneedling at Kaaya

A treatment that asks for patience and a short recovery, and repays both with structural change rather than a temporary glow.

Improves indented scarring

Rolling and boxcar acne scars respond to collagen rebuilding beneath them, gradually lifting the depression toward the surface.

Builds real collagen

The wound-healing response generates new collagen and elastin, which is what improves firmness rather than just surface appearance.

Refines pores

Collagen laid down around the pore wall supports its structure, so enlarged pores appear tighter over a course.

Softens fine lines

Early lines around the eyes, mouth and forehead soften as the skin’s underlying support improves.

Evens out texture

Post-acne roughness and general unevenness smooth out as the surface renews across successive sessions.

Results that keep building

Collagen remodelling continues for months after your final session, so your skin is still improving long after the course ends.

The Ritual

How your microneedling session runs

Numbed, sterile and mapped to your face — with an honest conversation about recovery before we begin.

01

Consultation & scar mapping

We identify the type of scarring or concern in each zone and set the needle depth we will use across different areas of your face.

02

Topical numbing

A topical anaesthetic is applied and left for twenty to thirty minutes so the treatment itself is comfortable.

03

Cleanse & disinfect

Numbing cream is removed and the skin is thoroughly cleansed and disinfected before a sterile single-use cartridge is fitted.

04

The needling pass

The pen is worked across the face in a grid, zone by zone, at the depth set for each area, until controlled pinpoint redness is reached.

05

Serum & recovery mask

Hyaluronic acid and peptide serums go into open channels, followed by a cooling recovery mask. No actives, no retinol, nothing that would irritate.

06

Moisture, barrier & SPF

Mineral sunscreen, a written aftercare plan, and your next appointment scheduled four to six weeks out.
Microneedling steps shown in three photos: preparation, treatment and finishing

Microneedling vs Chemical Peel vs Algae Peel — Which Is Right for You?

For scarring specifically, the choice is between rebuilding volume and resurfacing the surface.

How Microneedling Compares With Chemical Peel and Algae Peel

  Microneedling Chemical Peel Algae Peel
How it works Fine needles at a controlled depth Cosmetic-grade acid resurfacing Marine silica spicules — no acid
Best for Indented acne scars, firmness, fine lines Pigmentation, post-acne marks, breakouts Acne scarring, pigmentation, texture
Downtime Redness, 24–48 hours Light flaking, days 2–4 Peeling, days 3–7
Typical course 3–6 sessions, 4–6 weeks apart Course of 4–6, 2–4 weeks apart 1–3 treatments, 4–6 weeks apart

These are guides rather than rules. At consultation we look at your skin and tell you which of the three will actually move the needle for your concern.

Suitability

Is microneedling right for you?

A great fit if you want to…

  • Have rolling or boxcar acne scars
  • Want collagen stimulation with evidence behind it
  • Have early fine lines and loss of firmness
  • Have enlarged-looking pores or uneven texture
  • Can accommodate two to three days of redness
  • Will commit to a course of three to six sessions
Expect to look sunburnt for twenty-four to forty-eight hours, with some tightness and light flaking around day three. Most clients are comfortable in public by the second day with mineral sunscreen and no makeup. Plan any wedding, shoot or significant event for at least five days after your appointment.

Concerns it helps with:

Rolling acne scars
Boxcar scars
Post-acne texture
Enlarged pores
Fine lines
Loss of firmness
Uneven texture

Before you book: when this treatment is not appropriate

Microneedling is not appropriate during an active acne flare, because needling through inflamed lesions spreads bacteria across the face. It is also ruled out by a history of keloid scarring, pregnancy, isotretinoin within the last six months, active eczema, psoriasis or cold sores in the treatment area, and blood-thinning medication without your doctor’s clearance. If acne is currently active, we start with a customised acne treatment and needle once it is controlled.

If this is not quite the right treatment

Where needling is not the right answer, microdermabrasion is the gentler option for surface texture and shallow scarring, and an algae peel achieves a similar renewal without needles. Between sessions, a Hydro Facial keeps skin clear and hydrated without interfering with the course.

Chemical Peel
Algae Peel

Visiting Us for Microneedling in London, Ontario

You will find us on Thistledown Way in northwest London, Ontario — convenient for clients across Hyde Park, Medway, Sherwood Forest and Oakridge, and an easy drive from downtown London, Byron and Lambeth. Evening appointments run to 9:00 PM Monday to Friday.

Not sure this is the right treatment? See every option on our skin care treatments page, or book a skin consultation and we will recommend the right starting point.

See recent work in our before and after gallery, or call +1-226-977-7125 if you would rather ask a question before booking.

Kaaya Skin & Hair Studio

  • Address
919 Thistledown Way, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 4Z7
  • Phone
+1-226-977-7125
  • Email
ask.kaayastudio@gmail.com
  • Opening hours

Mon–Fri 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday closed

  • Colourist
Parull G Chandna, Advanced & Medical Aesthetics

Questions

Microneedling FAQs — London, Ontario

Does microneedling hurt?
Topical numbing is applied for twenty to thirty minutes first, and most clients describe the treatment as a vibration with some scratchiness. Bony areas — forehead, jawline, around the nose — are more sensitive than the cheeks. It is uncomfortable in places, not painful.
Three to six sessions spaced four to six weeks apart for acne scarring, or around three for general texture and fine lines. After that, most clients maintain with one or two sessions a year.
A brightness and smoothness within about a week, visible change from four to six weeks, and continued improvement for three to six months after the final session as collagen remodelling completes. It is a treatment that rewards patience.
Twenty-four to forty-eight hours looking sunburnt, sometimes with mild swelling on the first evening, then light flaking around day three. Nothing that stops you working, but plan events accordingly.
No makeup for twenty-four hours, no actives or acids for five days, no gym, sauna or swimming for forty-eight hours, mineral SPF daily, and keep your hands off your face. The channels close quickly but the skin is more permeable in the meantime.

Reviews

What Our Clients Say

At Kaaya Skin & Hair Studio, our clients are at the heart of everything we do.

Rated 5 out of 5
Recently had my hair botoxed and it looks so much healthier and glowy. Her communication skills are stellar. Highly recommend booking asap!

Renata Andreea

Tue, 12 Aug, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5
Had an amazing microneedling session with Parul! She’s professional, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience so comfortable. My skin already feels smoother.

Anjana Vijaykumar

Wed, 20 Aug, 2025

Rated 5 out of 5
My first time coming here and honestly one of my best waxing experience. Parul is so friendly and takes you through the whole process. Will be coming back!

MUDANA

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025