Microneedling & Acupuncture Facials

Skin renewal, the holistic way

Microneedling (collagen induction therapy) creates tiny, controlled micro-channels in the skin. This prompts the body's natural repair response, encouraging new collagen and elastin. At The Qi Station, Trace-Ace pairs microneedling with an acupuncture treatment, so you're supported from the inside as well as the surface.

Trace-Ace's approach

As a Registered Acupuncturist, Trace-Ace approaches microneedling through a holistic lens, blending modern skin science with the principles of Chinese medicine. She looks beyond the surface of the skin to your whole picture, including your health, lifestyle and internal balance, so treatment supports long-term skin vitality rather than a quick fix.

Trace-Ace uses the Dermapen 4, an automated microneedling pen with precise digital depth control (AOVN™ technology), along with professional Dp Dermaceuticals™ serums and masks from DermapenWorld, the makers of the Dermapen. The pen creates thousands of fine micro-channels per second to stimulate collagen and help serums absorb. Above all, her goal is for you to feel supported, heard and cared for as you work together toward skin that reflects your overall wellbeing.

The benefits

• Collagen and elastin: supports firmer, more elastic skin with a smoother overall texture
• Fine lines and wrinkles: helps soften their appearance for a fresher look
• Tone and texture: helps refine the look of pores, even out skin tone and bring back radiance
• Scars and acne marks: encourages cell turnover to gradually improve the look of scarring and discoloration
• Better product absorption: helps your skincare reach deeper and work harder

Microneedling is a natural, non-surgical option, and every treatment is tailored to your skin goals and concerns.

Choose your package

The Essential treats the face; The Classic adds the neck; The Complete is our most comprehensive session. Every package includes an acupuncture treatment. The Complete also includes décolletage, a soothing mask and LED light therapy. With The Essential and The Classic, these are add-ons: the mask and LED light therapy are $30 each, and décolletage is $25.

LED light therapy

LED light therapy is included in The Complete, and is a $30 add-on to other microneedling and acupuncture sessions with Trace-Ace. It helps calm, restore and rejuvenate the skin, and Trace-Ace will suggest the light that suits you:

• Red light: supports collagen production, calms redness and inflammation, and helps the skin recover after treatment
• Blue light: offered when you are coming in for acne-prone skin, to help calm breakouts and irritation and support clearer skin

Together with microneedling, LED light therapy helps make the most of your session and supports a comfortable recovery.

After-treatment masks

A soothing mask is included in The Complete and is a $30 add-on with The Essential and The Classic. Most often Trace-Ace uses the LumaFuse™ Hydrogel Sheet Mask, which is designed to be worn under LED light to help calm redness after treatment. If you would rather skip the LED, she uses the Hyla Active™ 3D Sculptured Mask, a hydrating hyaluronic acid sheet mask that soothes and cools the skin right after microneedling.

Microneedling and acupuncture for scars

Trace-Ace also combines microneedling with acupuncture to support the healing and appearance of scars, including C-section scars after birth, surgical scars and acne scars. Microneedling encourages fresh collagen in the scar tissue, while acupuncture around the scar aims to improve circulation and ease the tightness, numbness or pulling that scars can leave behind.

Your scar needs to be fully healed before treatment. Trace-Ace will look at your scar and suggest a plan, and results build gradually over a series of sessions.

Why pair it with acupuncture?

When microneedling is provided by a Registered Acupuncturist, your session also includes an acupuncture treatment to support overall balance and recovery. You receive skin renewal on the surface along with whole-body care underneath, and many people find the acupuncture makes the session deeply relaxing.

Covered by your benefits?

Microneedling with Trace-Ace is provided by a Registered Acupuncturist alongside an acupuncture treatment, and your receipt will list both acupuncture and microneedling. Whether all or part of the session is covered depends on your own extended health plan, so we recommend checking your coverage with your provider before booking.

How to prepare

Preparing your skin ahead of time helps your session go smoothly and supports healing afterwards.

In the week before your appointment

• Minimize sun exposure and avoid tanning beds, as recently sun-exposed skin can be more reactive
• Pause exfoliating products, active skincare ingredients, chemical peels and retinoids about one week before
• If you take medications or supplements that affect blood clotting, talk to your healthcare provider, as a temporary adjustment may be appropriate in some cases

On the day

• Arrive with clean skin, free of makeup, oils or heavy products
• Wear comfortable clothing that gives easy access to the treatment area

Aftercare

Trace-Ace will give you aftercare guidance tailored to your skin. In general:

On the day of treatment

• Do not cleanse your skin
• Sleep on a freshly laundered pillowcase
• Avoid exercise for 24 to 48 hours
• Skip hot showers, saunas and hot tubs for 24 hours
• Avoid vitamin C products for 24 to 48 hours

For the following 7 days

• Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer, and SPF during the day
• Mild itching, dryness or flaking is normal as your skin heals. Apply moisturizer as needed, and don't pick or exfoliate peeling skin
• Avoid topical acids, exfoliants and retinol products

For 2 to 4 weeks

• Avoid direct sun exposure, and wear sunscreen every day to protect your results

Getting the best results

For best results, microneedling is usually done as a series of treatments spaced several weeks apart, giving your skin time to repair and strengthen between sessions. Trace-Ace will check your progress along the way and adjust your plan to your skin's response and goals.