At Vanguard Medical Clinic, we are proud to serve as a trusted walk-in clinic offering timely, patient-focused care for individuals and families in Calgary. Whether you’re managing everyday health concerns, seeking preventive care, or simply looking for guidance on maintaining your overall wellness, our team is here to support you. With a focus on accessibility and personalized service, we strive to make quality healthcare available when you need it—no appointments or long wait times required.
For those interested in aesthetic treatments, we also offer microneedling—a popular, minimally invasive procedure that uses an automated pen with fine needle tips to create micro-punctures in the skin. This process stimulates the body’s natural healing response, encouraging the production of healthy new tissue and collagen. Microneedling is known for delivering visible improvements in skin texture and tone with minimal downtime, making it a convenient and effective option. If you’re exploring ways to enhance your skin’s appearance, our team would be happy to discuss whether microneedling is right for you.
Microneedling can be used to treat a number of concerns and helps improve the appearance of large pores, acne scars, hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. It can also help with fine lines and dull skin, so it is suitable for everyone because it can target a number of skin concerns and not just one. The treatment can be done alone or with platelet-rich plasma drawn from your own blood, which would provide additional collagen stimulation and would speed up the healing time as well.
A lot of people are hesitant about this treatment because they think it would be painful; however, the reality is that most patients feel little to no pain. Your face will be numbed with a prescription-strength cream prior to the procedure and the treatment is very tolerable. If pain is your concern, you can eliminate this fear because microneedling is not known to cause pain. Your face will likely be red on the first day of treatment and maybe a little pink or flaky for a few days afterwards; however, this is all very normal and will disappear after a few days. It is best to avoid the use of makeup and sweating on the day of the procedure as well as the day after so that your skin heals and you see the full results.
Each patient and their skin is unique, so the number of sessions will vary from one person to another. It will be based on your needs and concerns, although a series of three treatments that are spread four weeks apart is generally recommended for most people. Those who have acne scars may require more sessions, so it really comes down to your situation and goals. Additional treatments may be required throughout the year for maintenance.
Price is another aspect that will vary because it will depend on the number of sessions you need and any additional services you may require. It is important that you do this treatment at a reputable clinic with a certified professional who is familiar with the process. If microneedling is something you are considering, Vanguard Medical Clinic in Calgary can help! We can answer all of your questions and provide you with more information, so if you are ready for beautiful, healthy and younger-looking skin, contact us today!