Microneedling · PRP · RF Microneedling · Moncton & Dieppe NB
Microneedling in Moncton & Dieppe
Build smoother, brighter, stronger-looking skin with a microneedling plan matched to your goals. Sparkle offers traditional microneedling, PRP microneedling, Matrix Pro RF microneedling, and Potenza RF microneedling for concerns like acne scars, texture, pores, fine lines, dullness, mild laxity, stretch marks, and overall collagen support.
Est. since 2012
Physician Oversight
All Skin Tones
Moncton · Dieppe · Riverview NB
In short: Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa offers microneedling in Moncton and Dieppe, including traditional microneedling, PRP microneedling/Vampire Facial®, Matrix Pro RF microneedling, and Potenza RF microneedling. Treatments start at $350 per session, with many series ranging around $1,000–$2,500 depending on the number of sessions, treatment area, and whether PRP or RF is included. Many corrective treatment plans use 3–6 sessions, often spaced about 4–6 weeks apart.
What It Is
Microneedling creates controlled microchannels to support skin renewal.
Microneedling is a collagen induction treatment that creates tiny controlled channels in the skin. These channels trigger a natural repair response that may support smoother texture, improved tone, smaller-looking pores, softer-looking acne scarring, and firmer-looking skin over time.
At Sparkle, the key is choosing the right version of microneedling for your skin. Traditional microneedling, PRP microneedling, Matrix Pro, and Potenza RF microneedling do not all behave the same way — and they are not all right for every client.
Texture + scars
May support improvement in the appearance of acne scars, roughness, stretch marks, and uneven texture.
Pores + tone
May improve the look of enlarged pores, dullness, and uneven tone.
Collagen support
Results usually build gradually as the skin repairs and remodels over time.
Candidacy
Microneedling is customizable, but not automatic.
A good microneedling plan depends on active acne, pigmentation risk, melasma history, skin tone, medications, medical history, healing tendency, and downtime tolerance. RF microneedling also requires device-specific screening. Your consultation helps us decide whether traditional microneedling, PRP, RF microneedling, laser, peel, skincare, or another option makes the most sense.
May be a fit
Acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines, dullness, mild laxity, texture, stretch marks, or collagen-support goals.
May require deferral
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active infection, open wounds, an active acne flare, or certain medical conditions may change treatment timing or candidacy.
Needs extra caution
Melasma, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation history, recent tanning, isotretinoin history, keloid tendency, clotting concerns, or other healing-risk factors require careful assessment.
Consultation first
We review skin, medical history, downtime, risks, treatment depth, technology, add-ons, pricing, and number of sessions before recommending a plan.
The Sparkle Process
Your skin plan comes before the device.
01
Consult + skin analysis
We assess concerns, pigment risk, skin barrier, acne activity, medical history, and your previous treatments.
02
Technology choice
We decide between traditional microneedling, PRP, Matrix Pro, Potenza, or another skin treatment based on your goals and risk profile.
03
Treatment session
Topical numbing is typically applied. Treatment time varies by area, treatment depth, and technology.
04
Aftercare + series
We guide aftercare, treatment spacing, skincare, sun protection, and when to book your next session.
Treatment Options
Compare our microneedling treatments.
Sparkle offers several microneedling pathways. Your provider will recommend the option that fits your skin goals, downtime tolerance, budget, medical history, and risk profile.
Traditional Microneedling
Controlled mechanical microneedling for texture, pores, fine lines, scars, and overall skin-quality goals.
PRP Microneedling (Vampire Facial®)
Combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma prepared from your own blood to support skin-rejuvenation goals.
Matrix Pro RF Microneedling
Combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy for deeper collagen-remodelling, texture, and firmness goals.
Potenza RF Microneedling
Combines microneedling with radiofrequency energy for texture, scar, firmness, and collagen-support goals.
Results Timeline
Microneedling results build gradually.
Some clients notice a short-term glow within days, but collagen-focused improvement generally develops over the following weeks and may continue for months. Scarring, pores, stretch marks, and deeper texture concerns often require a series rather than a single treatment.
First few days
Skin may look red and feel warm, tight, dry, sensitive, or rough while healing.
4–6 weeks
Collagen-focused changes may become more noticeable as the skin remodels.
3–6 sessions
Many corrective plans are series-based, with treatment spacing commonly around 4–6 weeks when appropriate.
Maintenance
Maintenance may be recommended based on your skin response, goals, treatment type, and long-term plan.
Pricing in Moncton & Dieppe
Microneedling starts at $350 per session.
Pricing depends on treatment type, treatment area, number of sessions, and whether PRP, RF microneedling, skin boosters, or combination care is included. Your exact treatment plan and quote are confirmed during consultation.
Single Session
From $350
Starting price; exact cost depends on treatment type and area.
Series Investment
$1,000–$2,500
A common planning range depending on area, sessions, PRP, and RF.
Typical Series
Often 3–6 sessions
Spacing and number of sessions depend on the treatment and your skin response.
Packages
Available
Qualifying treatment series may have package savings.
Pre-Care · Post-Care · What to Expect
How to prepare for microneedling — and what healing usually looks like.
Microneedling creates controlled microchannels in the skin. That is the point — but it also means your skin barrier is temporarily more sensitive. Appropriate preparation and aftercare help reduce avoidable irritation and infection risk while supporting the healing process.
Your instructions may change depending on whether you are having traditional microneedling, PRP microneedling, Matrix Pro RF microneedling, Potenza RF microneedling, a body treatment, or a combination plan. Always follow your provider’s personalized instructions first.
Before treatment
- Avoid tanning, sunburn, self-tanner, and unprotected sun exposure before treatment.
- Tell us about pregnancy, breastfeeding, medications, isotretinoin history, blood thinners, cold sores, keloids, autoimmune conditions, active acne, implanted devices, recent procedures, and pigment history.
- Pause retinoids, acids, exfoliants, scrubs, benzoyl peroxide, and strong active products only as directed by your provider.
- Avoid waxing, aggressive facials, peels, laser, or injectable treatments close to your appointment unless your provider approves the timing.
- Arrive with clean skin and no makeup, heavy moisturizer, sunscreen, or self-tanner on the treatment area when possible.
Day of treatment
- Your provider reviews consent, candidacy, treatment depth, technology choice, add-ons, expected downtime, risks, and aftercare.
- Traditional microneedling often feels like scratching, vibration, or prickling after numbing.
- RF microneedling with Matrix Pro or Potenza may feel warmer, deeper, or more intense because radiofrequency energy is delivered beneath the skin.
- Pinpoint bleeding, redness, swelling, warmth, or a sunburn-like feeling can occur depending on treatment type and intensity.
- With PRP microneedling, platelet-rich plasma prepared from your own blood may be used as part of the treatment plan.
Aftercare basics
- Use only the products recommended by your provider while the skin barrier is recovering.
- Avoid makeup and active skincare until your provider says it is appropriate to restart them. Follow your personalized instructions for cleansing, moisturizer, and sun protection.
- Do not touch, pick, scrub, peel, or exfoliate healing skin. Flaking and rough texture should shed naturally.
- Avoid heat, sweating, saunas, hot yoga, intense workouts, swimming, hot tubs, direct sun, and tanning during the recommended recovery window.
- Sleep on a clean pillowcase and avoid unnecessary contact with the treated area while the skin is recovering.
Traditional vs. RF microneedling: traditional microneedling creates mechanical microchannels, while RF microneedling combines needling with radiofrequency energy beneath the skin. RF may be selected for deeper remodeling, acne scars, laxity, jawline, neck, or body concerns. Because RF adds energy delivery beneath the skin, its candidacy, settings, risks, and recovery can differ from traditional microneedling.
First 24 hours
Redness, warmth, tightness, sensitivity, swelling, pinpoint bleeding, or a sunburn-like feeling can occur. Keep the skin clean and follow the aftercare plan provided by your treatment provider.
Days 2–3
Redness often begins to settle. Skin may feel dry, tight, rough, or sandpaper-like. RF microneedling may involve additional swelling or tenderness.
Days 4–7
Light flaking, dryness, small bumps, or rough texture may appear. Do not pick or exfoliate. Makeup, skincare, and SPF timing should follow your provider’s instructions.
Weeks 4–12
Early glow may appear first, while collagen-focused improvement develops more gradually. Scars, pores, stretch marks, and laxity often require a series.
When to contact Sparkle
Contact us if you notice worsening pain, spreading redness, pus, fever, blisters, unusual swelling, signs of infection, a cold sore flare, unexpected pigment changes, or another reaction that feels concerning. Seek urgent medical care for severe allergic symptoms or rapidly worsening skin changes.
These guidelines are general. Your recovery instructions may vary based on treatment depth, technology, PRP or RF use, body area, skin type, medical history, and your provider’s assessment.
Why Sparkle
There’s microneedling — and then there’s a Sparkle skin plan.
Microneedling works best when it is selected intentionally. We consider whether your skin needs traditional needling, PRP support, RF remodeling, laser, peels, skincare, or a staged approach instead of pushing every client into the same treatment.
Multiple technologies
Traditional microneedling, PRP, Matrix Pro, and Potenza RF options allow treatment planning around the concern rather than one device.
Skin-first planning
We assess acne activity, pigment risk, barrier health, texture, treatment history, and downtime tolerance.
Medical oversight
Care is delivered within Sparkle’s clinical protocols with medical oversight from Medical Director Dr. Carole Williams, OBGYN.
Long-term strategy
Your treatment series, skincare, sun protection, and maintenance plan are considered together.
Risks & Safety
Microneedling is controlled skin injury — so planning matters.
Possible effects of microneedling include redness, warmth, tenderness, swelling, dryness, flaking, bruising, pinpoint bleeding, acne flare, cold sore flare, infection, pigment darkening or lightening, scarring, and an unsatisfactory cosmetic result. Risks can be reduced with appropriate candidacy screening, technique, treatment settings, and aftercare, but they cannot be eliminated.
RF microneedling has additional device-related risks. Because radiofrequency energy is delivered beneath the skin, potential complications can include burns, more significant scarring, unwanted fat or tissue changes, nerve injury, and other unintended tissue effects. Appropriate device selection, settings, provider training, candidacy screening, and follow-up matter.
Important: Active acne, infection, pregnancy, breastfeeding, medications, clotting concerns, autoimmune conditions, recent tanning, melasma or pigmentation history, keloid tendency, implanted devices, and other medical factors may change your treatment plan or timing. RF microneedling has additional device-specific screening requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Microneedling questions, answered.
Helpful answers for clients considering traditional microneedling, PRP microneedling, Potenza, or Matrix Pro RF microneedling in Moncton, Dieppe, Riverview, and southeastern New Brunswick.
Ready to build your microneedling plan?
Book a skin consultation at Sparkle Lifestyle & MediSpa in Moncton. We’ll assess your texture, pores, scars, tone, pigment risk, medical history, downtime tolerance, and whether traditional microneedling, PRP, Potenza, Matrix Pro, or another skin treatment is the right fit.