SkinPen® Microneedling in Pointe-Claire & the West Island of Montreal
SkinPen is a medical-grade microneedling device that creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin, triggering a natural healing response that stimulates new collagen and elastin. The result is a progressive improvement in texture, tone, the appearance of pores, and the superficial lines that reflect a loss of dermal density.
At GhalMédica in Pointe-Claire, SkinPen is performed under physician oversight, with depth and technique calibrated to your skin. It works across a broad range of skin types and is used on its own or combined with other treatments to enhance and extend results.
GhalMédica serves patients from Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Dorval, Vaudreuil, and the greater Montreal area. Results vary.
Treatment time is approximately 30 to 45 minutes. Redness similar to a mild sunburn is common for 24 to 48 hours. A series of three to six sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is typically recommended.
Results vary. A consultation is required prior to treatment.
Book a ConsultationWho SkinPen Is For
Texture & Enlarged Pores
Collagen induction refines rough texture and the appearance of enlarged pores over a series of sessions.
Acne Scarring
SkinPen can improve the appearance of atrophic acne scarring by stimulating collagen in the affected areas.
Fine Lines
By rebuilding dermal density, SkinPen softens the superficial lines associated with early collagen loss.
Dull Skin
Stimulating renewal brings a more rested, radiant surface as new collagen develops.
The GhalMédica Approach
Microneedling results depend on depth, technique, and a sterile setting. SkinPen at GhalMédica is delivered in a physician-led clinic with parameters chosen for your skin, not a one-size-fits-all pass.
Assessment First
Each plan begins with an assessment of your skin type, concern, and history so depth and frequency are matched to your skin.
Physician-Calibrated Depth
Needle depth is set to the concern and area, balancing meaningful collagen stimulation against recovery and safety, under the medical direction of Dr. Sonya Ghalehii, MD, Medical Director.
Sterile Medical Setting
SkinPen uses single-use sterile cartridges in a clinical environment with appropriate pre and post care.
Progressive Series
Results build as collagen develops. A series is recommended before final results are assessed, with each session building on the last.
Pre-Treatment Care
4 Weeks Before
Avoid prolonged sun and any form of tanning, including self-tanner and tanning beds. Tanned or sunburned skin significantly increases the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Daily SPF is essential.
2 Weeks Before
Discontinue retinoids, tretinoin, and high-strength exfoliating acids, including AHAs and BHAs, as directed. These thin the barrier and increase sensitivity, which can affect healing.
48 Hours Before
Avoid blood-thinning medications and supplements where medically appropriate, including aspirin, ibuprofen, vitamin E, and fish oil. Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior.
Day of Treatment
Arrive with thoroughly clean skin, with no makeup, moisturizer, sunscreen, or active skincare on the area. A topical numbing cream will be applied at the clinic. Stay hydrated and eat a light meal.
Pre-treatment instructions follow Canadian dermatology and aesthetic medicine best practices. Your GhalMédica practitioner will provide personalized guidance at consultation.
Post-Treatment Care
First 24 Hours
Expect redness and mild sensitivity similar to a sunburn. This is a normal part of healing. Use only the gentle, fragrance-free products recommended, and avoid makeup and active skincare.
First 72 Hours
Avoid strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms, swimming, and significant perspiration. Avoid direct sun entirely. Do not pick or exfoliate the treated skin, which will feel rough as it heals.
First 2 Weeks
Reintroduce active skincare gradually and only as directed. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher every morning without exception, as UV on healing skin raises the risk of hyperpigmentation.
Ongoing
Results develop over 4 to 6 weeks after each session as new collagen forms. Maintain daily SPF and complete your full series before assessing the final outcome.
Post-treatment instructions follow Canadian dermatology and aesthetic medicine best practices. If you experience severe pain, blistering, or unusual skin changes, contact GhalMédica promptly.
Frequently Asked Questions About SkinPen Microneedling
What does SkinPen treat?
SkinPen addresses uneven texture, enlarged pores, acne scarring, fine lines, and dullness by stimulating collagen and elastin. The right plan depends on your concern and is set at consultation. Results vary.
Is SkinPen safe for all skin types?
SkinPen can be used safely across a broad range of skin types, including darker tones, because it works mechanically rather than through heat or light that targets melanin. Depth, speed, and pass number are calibrated for each patient, with assessment made at consultation.
How many sessions will I need?
A series of three to six sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart is typically recommended. Superficial concerns may respond in fewer, while deeper scarring may require more. Your protocol is designed at consultation.
How does SkinPen compare to at-home dermarollers?
SkinPen is a medical-grade device used at depths and speeds at-home rollers cannot reach, in a sterile clinical setting with proper pre and post care. At-home devices typically reach only 0.2 to 0.3mm, which is not enough to stimulate meaningful collagen. They are not equivalent in efficacy or safety.
Does SkinPen hurt?
A topical numbing cream is applied beforehand, so most patients find treatment comfortable, describing a light prickling sensation. Sensitivity varies by area and depth.
Is there downtime?
Redness similar to a mild sunburn is common for 24 to 48 hours, and skin may feel rough for a few days as it heals. Most patients return to normal activities the next day, with makeup typically resumed once the skin settles.
Can SkinPen be combined with other treatments?
Yes. SkinPen pairs well with SkinBoosters, chemical peels, and SkinCeuticals facial protocols. Sequencing and timing are determined by your practitioner so each treatment works without compromising the other.
How much does SkinPen cost in Montreal?
The cost depends on the areas treated and the number of sessions in your plan, which is determined at consultation. Pricing is reviewed with you before treatment proceeds.
Where can I get SkinPen in the West Island?
GhalMédica offers SkinPen microneedling at 330 Ch. du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore, Pointe-Claire. We serve Pointe-Claire, Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Vaudreuil, Dorval, and the greater Montreal area.
SkinPen Microneedling in Pointe-Claire, West Island & Montreal
GhalMédica is a physician-led aesthetic medicine clinic in Pointe-Claire, offering SkinPen microneedling to patients across the West Island and greater Montreal, with depth and technique individualized under physician oversight.
Patients come to GhalMédica from Kirkland, Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, Vaudreuil, Dorval, Baie-D'Urfé, Hudson, and the island of Montreal. Appointments are by booking.
with a consultation.
Your consultation begins with an assessment of your skin and a treatment plan built around it, not a menu.