Microneedling in Calgary

Strengthen your skin from within..

Some skin concerns need more than surface care. Acne scars, fine lines, uneven texture and tone often ask for deeper renewal.

Microneedling encourages your skin to rebuild itself, gently and naturally, without stripping it away.

At TerraSana Health, Dr. Ashley Abbs pairs microneedling with body acupuncture and LED light therapy. Your skin is supported on the surface and from within, for results that feel as good as they look.

Book Your Microneedling Session

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How it works

Using the AcuLift MicroPen, fine medical-grade needles create tiny, controlled channels in the skin. These prompt your body's natural healing response, building fresh collagen and elastin over the weeks that follow. Over a series of sessions, skin becomes firmer, smoother and more luminous.

Unlike more aggressive resurfacing treatments, microneedling strengthens your skin rather than removing layers, and it's suitable for all skin tones.

Every session includes

  • Microneedling of the face and neck with the AcuLift MicroPen

  • Nano-needling for the delicate lips and under-eye area

  • Body acupuncture, tailored to you

  • LED light therapy to calm the skin and support healing

Add-on: Additional areas, such as the stomach, can be added for $50. This is a lovely option for softening stretch marks after pregnancy, as well as tummy tuck and other surgical scars once they're fully healed (at least 1 year old).

Benefits may include

  • Collagen and elastin support

  • Firmer, fuller-looking skin

  • Softer fine lines and wrinkles

  • Reduced appearance of acne scars

  • Smoother texture

  • More even tone and pigmentation

  • Refined-looking pores

  • Softened stretch marks

  • Better absorption of your skincare

Recommended treatment plan

A series of 3–6 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart. Collagen continues to build between sessions, so results deepen over time.

Microneedling can also be woven into a series of Cosmetic Acupuncture → for more complete results. Ask at your appointment.

Is microneedling right for me?

Microneedling may not be suitable if you have any of the following:

  • Accutane use within the past 6 months

  • Active acne, bacterial or fungal infections on the face

  • Rosacea

  • Scleroderma, collagen vascular disease or cardiac abnormalities

  • Blood clotting or platelet disorders, or anticoagulant therapy (e.g. Warfarin)

  • Current or past facial cancer, chemotherapy, or steroid therapy

  • Immune suppression

  • Diabetes or other chronic conditions

  • Dermatological conditions affecting the face

  • Scars less than 12 months old

  • Pregnancy or breastfeeding

Microneedling FAQ

  • It's minimal. Expect mild redness, similar to a light sunburn, for one to three days. Most people return to their routine right away.

  • Numbing cream is applied before your treatment. Most people feel a mild buzzing sensation and find it very manageable.

  • Cosmetic acupuncture uses fine needles at specific points to tone, lift and balance from within.

    Microneedling works across the skin's surface to rebuild collagen, which makes it especially helpful for scarring and texture. The two work beautifully together.

  • Microneedling isn't recommended during pregnancy or while nursing. Please get in touch to talk about alternatives.

  • Please wait 2 weeks after Botox and 4 weeks after fillers before your session, or contact us to discuss your skin goals.

  • Every microneedling session includes acupuncture, which many extended health plans cover, in part or in full.

    You'll receive a receipt to submit for reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan, so check with your provider first.

Renewal that begins within.

Book Your Microneedling Session

Not sure yet? Request a free 15-minute call