Microneedling (also known as collagen induction therapy), an increasingly popular technique to improve your skin in a safe, natural, holistic alternative for resurfacing of the skin involves using fine needles to create hundreds of tiny, invisible puncture wounds in the top layer of skin with a high-tech machine.

Microneedling enhances your skin’s natural ability to break up old scar tissues and stimulate collagen and elastin production that is produce fresh healthy skin.​

• Helps to build collagen and promote elastin

• Smooths fine lines and help fill in pitting deep wrinkles

• Repair visible acne scars

• Activation of the skin and clearing stretch marks

• Stimulates growth factors and help aging skin

• Reverses sun damage and pigmentation

• Helps activating skin products work better

At Yaletown Wellness we aim to bring you an affordable and sustainable Korean aesthetic experience that is customized to your personal needs.

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Simply put, Koreans are some of the most demanding beauty consumers in the world.  the result is a Hyper-competitive, incredibly innovative industry that's at the forefront of the beauty world.

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With our combination of modern techniques and range of beauty products we bring you the science of Korean beauty that is effective and safe.

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• Exceptional Innovation: Korean beauty heritage is steeped in unique organic natural ingredients passed down from generation to generation. This tradition continues today with formulations that tend to shun harsh chemicals.

• With EGF (Epidermal Growth Factor) Unique Skincare Technology.

• Inside-Outside Results: Holistic Korean beauty philosophy focuses on improving skin from the inside out. Yaletown wellness belief is that a truly radiant complexion doesn’t happen overnight but by simply treating the skin’s outer layers.

• Gentle Formulas: Vitamin C, D, E, Hyaluronic Acid, Antioxidant, copper peptides, Organic rosehip oil, Aloe etc.

• We are not just focused on treatment, we also provide for your “after-care”: Which,  Includes, 1 Follow up treatment.

• Avoid topical antibiotics, exfoliants, hydroquinone, sunburn, and benzoyl peroxide prior to procedure.

• Avoidance of IPL/Laser procedures for the past 7 days prior.

• No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis 5-7 days prior to the peel.

• No shaving the day of the procedure.

Day 1.
On the next day, you may clean your face as usual and apply makeup, lotions and other topical products as usual.

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Stay away from exfoliants or glycolic acids that are present is cleaners as these can make your skin very dry after the procedure. Be sure to use an approved SPF30 or greater sunscreen.

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Day 2~7.
Within two (2) days following your Medical Micro-Needling procedure, you will notice skin dryness and flaking. This is due to an increased turnover of skin cells. During this period, you may apply your regular skin moisturizer. Follow the instructions given to you by your medical professional. Days later, your skin will start shedding. These are skin layers that would regularly shed a week later, but the Micro-Needling brings this skin to the surface sooner. During this temporary process, your skin will shed and be dry. You may use your regular skin care products once your skin is not irritated.

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Day 7+.
A week after the Medical Micro-Needling procedure, most patients notice that their skin is smoother and more radiant. Continue with sun protection every day and reapply every 2 hours if outdoors.

• Active cold sores, herpes simplex, or warts in the area to be treated.

• Active open sores, sunburned, or excessively sensitive skin within the application area.

• Dermatitis or inflammatory rosacea within the peel application area.​

MICRONEEDLING PRACTITIONERS