Microneedling & Nanoneedling in edmonton

Which Treatment Is Right for Your Skin?

Microneedling is one of the most effective treatments for improving acne marks, acne scarring, texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality — but not all microneedling is created equal.

At YEG Acne Edit, microneedling is performed with intention, advanced protocols, and options tailored to your skin’s needs — especially if you’re acne-prone or historically reactive.

Let’s break down your options.

Microneedling (AKA Collagen Induction Therapy)

Microneedling, also known as Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT), works by creating controlled micro-channels in the skin. This stimulates collagen and elastin production, improves cellular turnover, and remodels the skin from within.

Best for:

• Acne marks (PIE / PIH)

• Acne scarring

• Uneven texture

• Fine lines and early aging

Downtime: 3–6 days (varies by depth and skin response)

Clear Skin Microneedling (Acne-Safe Protocol)

“I love microneedling… but it always breaks me out.”
If you’ve said this — this protocol was created for you.

Clear Skin Microneedling is specifically designed for acne-prone clients who need collagen stimulation without triggering congestion or post-treatment breakouts.

This protocol goes above and beyond standard microneedling by incorporating acne-supportive techniques and a finishing ‘secret sauce’ that helps keep acne bacteria at bay while the skin heals.

Best for:

• Active acne or breakout-prone skin

• Acne marks and mild scarring

• Clients who’ve reacted to microneedling in the past

Why it’s different:
This isn’t “microneedling and hope for the best.” It’s microneedling with strategy, barrier respect, and acne control built in.

Epicutis Microneedling (Fastest Recovery)

If your top priority is rapid healing with minimal inflammation, Epicutis Microneedling is your girl.

This option incorporates Epicutis bio-active technology to support barrier repair, calm inflammation, and significantly reduce post-treatment downtime.

Best for:

• Clients wanting faster recovery

• Sensitive or reactive skin

• Busy schedules that don’t allow extended redness

Bonus: Skin often looks calm and hydrated sooner than traditional microneedling.

Microneedling with PDRN (Advanced Regeneration)

This is microneedling with a regenerative upgrade.

PDRN (Polydeoxyribonucleotide) supports cellular repair, tissue regeneration, and accelerated healing. When paired with microneedling, it enhances results while supporting healthier, more resilient skin long-term.

Best for:

• Acne scarring

• Aging skin

• Clients wanting corrective results + advanced skin regeneration

This option is ideal when you want to do more than stimulate collagen — you want to actively improve skin quality at a cellular level.

Classic Microneedling (Face, Neck & Décolleté)

This is your traditional microneedling session performed on the face, neck, and décolleté to address overall skin quality, firmness, and texture.

Best for:

• Anti-aging

• Texture refinement

• Preventative collagen stimulation

✨ Any of the above ampoules or upgrades can be added to this treatment for an additional charge, allowing your session to be fully customized.

Nanoneedling in Edmonton: What Rezenerate NANONEEDLING Actually Does for Your Skin

Nanoneedling is not a watered-down treatment — it’s precision skin refinement with little to no downtime.

At Acne Edit, nanoneedling is performed using Rezenerate technology, a professional nano-infusion system that combines ultra-fine nano tips with vibratory massage to dramatically improve product penetration and skin function — without creating injury to the skin.

This makes it ideal for clients who want results without peeling, redness, or recovery time.

💧 Immediate & Ongoing Skin Benefits

✨ Boosts serum penetration for deeper, more effective delivery of active ingredients
✨ Improves hydration and plumpness, leaving skin visibly refreshed
✨ Brightens and smooths texture for an instant glow
✨ Reduces early signs of aging, including fine lines, dullness, and uneven tone
✨ Enhances circulation and lymphatic flow thanks to Rezenerate’s vibratory massage technology

Because we’re not breaking the skin barrier, results are immediate — and cumulative with regular treatments.

A Fully Customized NanoNeedling Treatment

Every nanoneedling session at Acne Edit is custom-tailored to your skin’s needs. This is not a one-size-fits-all facial.

You can choose between:

Acne Repair NanoNeedling
Designed to support breakout-prone, inflamed, or sensitized skin by calming inflammation, improving hydration, and strengthening the barrier — without triggering congestion.

Anti-Aging NanoNeedling
Focused on brightening, smoothing, and refining texture while supporting collagen health and overall skin quality.

✨ Optional Upgrade: PDRN can be added to your nanoneedling treatment for enhanced cellular repair, regeneration, and long-term skin resilience.

Who Nanoneedling Is Best For

• Clients wanting little to no downtime

• Sensitive or reactive skin types

• Acne-prone clients not ready for traditional microneedling

• Maintenance between microneedling sessions

• Anyone wanting Immediate glow, hydration, and skin refinement — fast

Downtime: Minimal to none

NanoNeedling vs. Microneedling

Nanoneedling focuses on infusion and skin function, while microneedling focuses on collagen remodeling. Both are powerful — the key is choosing the right one for your skin right now.

Because results don’t come from trends — they come from intention; planned results and set goals.

Ready to book or have questions?
Explore our Microneedling & Nanoneedling services or reach out — we’ll guide you toward the best option for your skin.

Which Skin Treatment Is Right for You?

Acne & Corrective Treatments Explained: Acne Edit Addition

With so many skin treatments available, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed — especially when every facial promises “clear, glowing skin.” The reality is that not all treatments are created equal, and booking the wrong service can slow progress instead of accelerating it.

This guide breaks down each treatment category offered at YEG Acne Edit, what they’re designed to treat, and who they’re best for — so you can stop guessing and start booking with confidence.

Acne Treatments: Where Real Skin Correction Begins

Best for:
• Active acne
• Congestion and blackheads
• Hormonal or cystic breakouts
• Post-acne pigmentation

Acne is a medical skin condition — not a surface-level issue — which is why corrective acne treatments must go beyond “relaxation facials.” Effective acne care requires a strategic approach that addresses inflammation, follicular congestion, bacterial overgrowth, impaired barrier function, and abnormal keratinization of your skin cells.

At YEG Acne Edit, acne treatments are built on clinical protocols and evidence-based skincare, not trends. Treatments are customized based on acne type, severity, and skin behavior & your lifestyle — because comedonal acne, inflammatory acne, and cystic acne all require different strategies.

Professional acne treatments work by:
• Reducing inflammation and bacterial activity
• Clearing pore congestion safely
• Supporting the skin barrier to prevent rebound breakouts
• Regulating oil production over time

Clients with persistent acne often see the best results with consistent treatments paired with acne-safe home care, rather than one-off facials or aggressive over-exfoliation, that just disrupts the skin barrier and heals nothing caisng more problems then good.

This is where superior skincare matters — high-quality professional formulations are designed to penetrate effectively, regulate cellular turnover, and support long-term skin health without compromising the barrier.

Chemical Peels & Age-Management Treatments

Best for:
• Fine lines and aging concerns
• Uneven tone and pigmentation
• Dull, tired skin

Not all chemical peels are designed to “peel.” Modern age-management treatments focus on cellular function, collagen stimulation, and skin vitality rather than aggressive exfoliation.

Advanced peel technologies work by improving mitochondrial activity (cellular energy), encouraging healthy skin renewal, and restoring balance within the skin — often with minimal to no visible downtime.

These treatments are ideal for aging skin that needs rejuvenation without redness, prolonged peeling, or interruption to daily life. Strategic exfoliation paired with barrier-supportive skincare delivers smoother texture, brighter tone, and improved firmness over time.

For aging concerns, more trauma does not equal better results. Intelligent, skin-respectful treatments outperform aggressive resurfacing when longevity and skin integrity are the goal.

Microneedling & Nano Needling Treatment:

Best for:
• Acne scarring
• Fine lines and wrinkles
• Uneven texture
• Skin refinement; skin glow

Microneedling and nano needling are collagen-stimulating treatments, but they serve different purposes.

Microneedling works at a deeper level to stimulate collagen and elastin production, making it ideal for scarring, textural irregularities, and age-related skin changes. When performed using acne-safe protocols, it can significantly improve skin quality without triggering unnecessary inflammation.

Nano needling focuses on surface-level renewal, increasing cellular turnover and enhancing product penetration with little to no downtime. It’s ideal for clients seeking refinement, glow, and maintenance but seeking minimal to no dowtime for treatmemts.

Acne-prone skin requires specialized needling protocols — not all microneedling is safe for breakout-prone clients. Proper technique, ingredient selection, and post-treatment care are essential for optimal results.

Hydrofacial Treatments

Best for:
• Maintenance
• Hydration
• Congestion
• Event-ready glow

Hydrofacials are excellent for maintaining skin health, improving hydration, and clearing surface congestion. They work by combining exfoliation, extraction, hydration, and antioxidant infusion.

However, hydrofacials are not corrective acne treatments. They are best used as supportive services — either between active treatment phases or as part of an ongoing maintenance routine.

When paired appropriately with corrective treatments, hydrofacials help keep the skin balanced, hydrated, and glowing without disrupting progress.

Pigmentation & Uneven Skin Tone

Best for:
• Post-acne hyperpigmentation or erythema
• Uneven tone
• Melasma-prone skin

Pigmentation requires patience, precision, and consistency. Treatments are selected based on pigment depth, skin tone, and sensitivity to avoid triggering inflammation that can worsen discoloration.

Strategic chemical peels and corrective treatments help regulate melanocyte activity while protecting the skin barrier — a critical component of successful pigment correction.

Education and proper home care play a major role in long-term results.

Why Membership-Based Skincare  & Treatments Gets Better Results

The most successful skin transformations don’t come from random treatments — they come from consistency.

Skin Club memberships are designed for clients who want:
• Long-term results
• Structured treatment planning
• Fewer flare-ups and less skin setbacks
• Ongoing professional guidance

Membership-based treatments removes guesswork and decision fatigue. Instead of choosing a different facial each visit, treatments evolve intentionally based on your skin’s current needs, seasonal changes, and long-term goals.

Clients enrolled in memberships consistently see better outcomes because skin correction is approached as a process, not a one-time fix- because that’s just not realistic.

Still Unsure What to Book?

If you’re unsure which treatment is right for you, a professional consultation is always the best place to start. From there, a customized treatment plan can be created that works with your skin — not against it. Clear skin, healthy aging, and long-term results begin with education, intention, and consistency. right here in the heart of Edmonton

Cleansing Fundamentals: The Most Overlooked Step in Acne-Prone Skin

If no one ever actually taught you how to cleanse your skin properly — welcome. You’re not behind, you were just never educated.

Most people are handed a cleanser, told to “wash your face,” and sent on their way. Fast forward a few years and suddenly you’re layering TikTok serums, exfoliating daily, and wondering why your skin is inflamed, congested, breaking out, or doing absolutely nothing.

LETS GO BACK TO THE BASICS

Before glass skin. Before actives. Before trends.

Healthy, clear skin starts with proper cleansing — and it is non-negotiable.

As an Edmonton acne specialist, I can confidently say this:
I don’t care how expensive your serums are — if your skin isn’t truly clean, nothing you apply afterward will work the way it’s supposed to.

Why Cleansing Matters (Especially for Acne-Prone Skin)

Cleansing isn’t about stripping your skin or squeaking it clean. It’s about:

• Removing oil, sweat, SPF, makeup, and environmental debris

• Reducing acne-causing bacteria

• Supporting your skin barrier (not destroying it)

• Preparing the skin to properly absorb treatments and serums

Improper cleansing is one of the top causes of persistent acne, congestion, and inflammation I see in my Edmonton clinic.

Yes — even in clients “doing everything right.”

How to Cleanse Your Skin Properly

Here’s what actually creates results:

✔ Cleanse twice daily — morning and night
✔ Use lukewarm water — hot water inflames, cold doesn’t cleanse effectively
✔ Cleanse for 60–90 seconds — anything less is a rinse, not a cleanse
✔ Use clean hands or a disposable face towel — bacteria matters

If you wear makeup, SPF, or live an actual human life — double cleansing at night is your best friend.

ONE CLEANSER DOES NOT FIT ALL

Pick a product that is going to compliment your goals

Your cleanser should be chosen based on:

• Acne type (inflammatory vs congested)

• Skin barrier health

• Oil production

• Climate (yes, Edmonton winters matter)

• Treatments you’re receiving professionally

Using the wrong cleanser can:

• Trigger breakouts

• Worsen dryness and irritation

• Sabotage in-clinic treatments

• Slow down results dramatically

This is why personalized skincare guidance matters — and why random shelf shopping doesn’t cut it anymore.

half your battle is your routine

Edmonton Acne Care Starts at Home

I can perform the most advanced acne treatments available — peels, oxygen therapy, microneedling — but your home care routine determines your long-term success.

Consistent, correct cleansing:

• Prevents new breakouts

• Supports healing

• Protects your investment in professional treatments

• Creates real, lasting skin change

This is the foundation we build everything else on at YEG Acne Edit.

Are you ready to unlock clear skin?

If you’re struggling with acne, congestion, or skin that just won’t cooperate — it’s time to stop guessing.

📍 YEG Acne Edit — Edmonton
Results-driven acne treatments, customized skincare routines, and education that actually works.

Why Your Acne Isn’t Improving (Even Though You’re “Doing Everything Right”)

If you’re washing your face, using “acne-safe” products, investing in treatments — and your skin still isn’t improving… let’s talk.

Because this is one of the most common frustrations I hear in my Edmonton acne clinic: “I feel like I’m doing everything right, but my acne won’t budge.”

Here’s the truth (said with love): Most people aren’t doing things wrong — they’re doing the right things in the wrong way.

Acne is strategic. And guessing your way through it is exactly how people stay stuck.

Let’s break down the real reasons acne doesn’t improve — even when effort is there.

You’re Spot Treating Acne Instead of Treating Your Skin

This one hurts feelings, but it needs to be said. Acne is not just a “spot problem.”
It’s a skin condition. When you only dab treatment on visible pimples:

• You ignore the micro-breakouts forming underneath

• You create uneven treatment zones

• You slow overall progress dramatically

• and your going to cause PIE drying out just a single spot

Professional acne care focuses on thin, even application to the full face — because we’re preventing breakouts, not chasing them.

Your Products Are Fighting Each Other

Using multiple actives without a plan is a fast track to:

• Inflammation

• Barrier damage

• Sensitivity masquerading as acne

Just because a product is popular (or expensive) doesn’t mean it belongs in your routine.

In my Edmonton acne practice, I regularly see clients unknowingly layering:

• Too many exfoliants

• Conflicting actives

• “Acne-safe” products that aren’t actually acne safe

LESS IS MORE when it comes to acne & Correct is better. If Acne & Pigmentation Are Your Targets We start smart. Not aggressive.

Your first treatment should always support healing + inflammation control before you go nuclear on acne.

Enter the PIE / PIH Dream Team:

• Daily Skin Clarifier

• Restoring Fulvic Elixir

This combo works to:

• calm inflammation

• support healing of active acne

• brighten post-acne marks

• lighten pigmentation without compromising the barrier

This is how you treat acne and the damage it leaves behind — simultaneously.

Healthy skin heals faster. Period.

Your Skin Barrier Is Compromised (and Acne Loves That)

Over-cleansing, over-exfoliating, and over-treating create the perfect storm for acne to thrive. When your barrier is damaged:

• The skin produces more oil to compensate

• Inflammation increases

• Healing slows

• Acne becomes more stubborn

Clear skin is built on balance, not aggression. This is why professional acne treatment isn’t about nuking the skin — it’s about repairing it while treating acne intelligently.

You’re Inconsistent (Yes, It Matters)

Acne doesn’t respond to “sometimes.”

Skipping days, changing products constantly, or restarting routines over and over resets progress every time. Skin thrives on predictability.

Results come from:

• Daily consistency

• Repetition

• Following the plan even when it feels boring

Boring skincare is often the most effective.TikTok Myth #3: “If It Burns, It’s Working”

Nope. That’s irritation. And irritated skin does not clear acne — it creates more of it.

products should feel:

• calm

• controlled

• purposeful

• intentional and goal orientated

Skin that feels supported will always outperform skin that’s being attacked.

You’re Relying on Treatments Instead of Home Care

Professional acne treatments are powerful — but they are not magic erasers.

I can perform advanced acne treatments in-clinic, but:
👉 Your home care determines 80% of your results.

If your routine isn’t supporting what we’re doing professionally, acne will continue to cycle.

This is why acne treatment should never exist without customized home care guidance. Reminder you see me 12 times a YEAR. You do your skincare 730 times a year- what one do you think is going to make the greater improvement?

Why Professional Acne Guidance Matters

Acne is not one-size-fits-all. And Google, TikTok, and trial-and-error skincare will only get you so far.

Working with an Edmonton acne specialist means:

• Your routine is tailored to your skin

• Products are chosen strategically

• Treatments and home care actually align

• Progress becomes measurable and sustainable

No guessing. No chaos. Just results.

Ready to Stop Guessing?

If you’re tired of doing “everything right” with nothing to show for it — it’s time for professional guidance.

📍 YEG Acne Edit — Edmonton
Results-driven acne treatments, customized skincare routines, and real education for lasting skin change.

Clear skin isn’t accidental.
It’s built — properly. ✨

TREATMENT RITUALS AT HOME

Your skin is clean. Congratulations — you’ve officially unlocked the next level.

Step two of your skincare routine is treatment, and this is where real change happens. This is where we build, repair, and actively correct the skin instead of just moisturizing and hoping for the best.

If cleansing is the foundation, treatment is the construction crew.

What Treatments Are Actually For

Serums and treatment lotions are designed to:

• correct acne

• fade pigmentation

• repair the barrier

• support healing

• improve texture and tone

This step is intentional. Random layering is not the vibe.

How Much Product Are We Using?

Let’s be clear:

• Serums: 1 pump

• Application: Thin film, full face

• Timing: Apply → let it fully absorb → then move on

More product does not equal more results. It equals irritation, congestion, and regret.

If Acne & Pigmentation Are Your Targets

We start smart. Not aggressive.

Your first treatment should always support healing + inflammation control before you go nuclear on acne.

Enter the PIE / PIH Dream Team:

• Daily Skin Clarifier

• Restoring Fulvic Elixir

This combo works to:

• calm inflammation

• support healing of active acne

• brighten post-acne marks

• lighten pigmentation without compromising the barrier

This is how you treat acne and the damage it leaves behind — simultaneously.

Healthy skin heals faster. Period.

Now… When You’re in the THICK of Acne

This is where things change.

If you’re actively breaking out, congested, inflamed, and mad about it — we bring in a targeted acne treatment lotion.

Example: Night Time Control

This is not a “slap it on whenever” product.

How to use it properly:

• Spot treat active acne in the AM

• Apply to clean, dry skin

• Allow it to fully absorb

• Do this before coffee, makeup, SPF, or moisturizer

We want intention here.
No slipping. No sliding. No diluting it with ten other products.

This is how acne is treated smartly, not aggressively.

TikTok Myth #2: “Layer All Your Actives at Once”

Absolutely not.

Mixing multiple actives because the internet told you to:

• disrupts your barrier

• increases inflammation

• slows healing

• causes rebound breakouts

More ≠ better.
Strategic ≠ boring.

TikTok Myth #3: “If It Burns, It’s Working”

Nope. That’s irritation. And irritated skin does not clear acne — it creates more of it.

products should feel:

• calm

• controlled

• purposeful

• intentional and goal orientated

Skin that feels supported will always outperform skin that’s being attacked.

The Bottom Line

Treatment is where we:

• correct

• rebuild

• repair

• and create long-term results

Not everything needs to be used every day. Not everything belongs on your face at once. And if your specifically dealing with acne LESS IS MORE.

Your skin thrives on consistency, strategy, and restraint — not trends.