Face and neck consultations in Montreal and Saint-Sauveur

RF Microneedling in Montreal

RF microneedling combines fine needles with radiofrequency energy. A consultation at Clinique AG assesses your skin, health history and treatment area.

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Tell us what you would like to discuss. A consultation is required to assess suitability and build an individualized plan.

Appointment length:

60 to 75 minutes (first visit 90 to 105)

Recovery window:

Redness 1 to 2 days, crusts 3 to 5 days

Treatment plan:

Typically 2 to 4 sessions

Pricing:

See the treatment price list

What Is RF Microneedling?

Radiofrequency microneedling uses fine microneedles to create controlled channels while radiofrequency energy is delivered below the skin surface. During your consultation, discuss concerns such as uneven texture, acne-scar appearance, fine lines and skin laxity, along with your skin and medical history.

Classic microneedling uses microneedles. RF microneedling combines microneedles with radiofrequency energy. Microneedling with PRP combines microneedling with platelet-rich plasma. Your consultation confirms whether RF microneedling suits your skin and goals.

Before RF microneedling, discuss suitability, the proposed device, pain management, aftercare and how to contact the clinic promptly. Health Canada’s January 2026 safety brief highlights reports of burns, scarring, fat loss, disfigurement and nerve damage associated with certain uses of RF microneedling. It refers to an FDA communication issued on October 15, 2025.

Read Health Canada’s RF microneedling safety brief

Concerns to discuss at your consultation:

Microneedles & radiofrequency in one treatment.

The device tip is placed against the selected treatment area. The treating professional chooses needle depth and energy settings for the area and the person being treated.

How the process starts

Your provider should review the treatment area, goals, medical history, medications, prior procedures and relevant contraindications. Ask who will perform the treatment, which device and tip will be used, and what aftercare and urgent-contact instructions apply.

What to expect

On treatment day, the area is prepared according to the clinic’s protocol. Comfort measures, settings and the number of passes depend on the area and treatment plan. You may feel pressure, warmth or brief discomfort. Your provider should explain what is expected and when to speak up.

Why Clinique AG?

A Consultation-Led Approach

Meet with our team, discuss your goals, and choose a personalized plan with clear guidance from start to finish.

Dr Angelina Guzzo, MDCM, PhD, FRCPC, specialist in anesthesiology is Medical Director of Clinique AG. Treatments at Clinique AG are provided under her medical direction.

A clear plan based on your skin, history and goals.

At Clinique AG in Montreal or Saint-Sauveur, your RF microneedling consultation begins with your priorities. The team listens to what you notice in the selected area, discusses the quality and contour of the skin, and helps you understand the options that may support a gradual, natural-looking change. Consultations are available in Montreal and Saint-Sauveur.

Your RF Microneedling Consultation

Guided care from consultation to follow-up

Clinique AG uses the consultation to assess the requested area, discuss alternatives and explain the treatment plan before you decide. Ask about the treating professional’s qualifications, the device and tip, expected recovery, possible risks, aftercare and total cost for the proposed plan.

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Candidacy for RF Microneedling

Is RF Microneedling Right for You?

Your clinician assesses your goals, skin, health history and treatment area to recommend an appropriate plan. The assessment includes pregnancy, active skin concerns, healing problems, medications, implanted devices and previous procedures, together with other factors relevant to your care.

Concerns and areas to discuss

Neck texture and laxity

Jawline and lower-face laxity

Cheeks and acne-scar appearance

Overall facial texture

Fine lines around the lower face

Your clinician assesses the treatment areas and recommends settings suited to your skin, health history and goals.

How skin treatments differ

Compare the techniques, then explore Clinique AG’s published pages for RF microneedling, microneedling with PRP and non-ablative fractional laser. Classic microneedling provides a reference for understanding these approaches.

Techniques, recovery and treatment planning
Approach	Concerns to discuss	Where and how it acts	Early recovery reference	Session reference
RF microneedling	Texture, acne-scar appearance, fine lines and laxity.	Needles deliver radiofrequency heat at selected tissue depths.	A neck study reported redness for 1 to 2 days and small crusts for 3 to 5 days.	Published medical guidance describes courses of 2 to 4 treatments.
Classic microneedling	Texture and the appearance of atrophic acne scars.	Fine needles create mechanical channels at a selected depth, without radiofrequency.	Professional guidance describes 2 to 7 days of visible recovery.	Often at least 3 monthly treatments.
Microneedling with PRP	Acne-scar appearance and texture.	Microneedling is paired with platelet-rich plasma prepared from your own blood.	A comparative study reported redness for about 1 day and swelling for 2 to 3 days.	Acne-scar studies used 3 to 4 monthly treatments.
Non-ablative fractional laser	Tone, pigmentation and texture.	Light creates separated thermal treatment zones without needles.	The manufacturer describes approximately 5 to 7 days for dryness and skin healing.	One treatment or a series, selected for the concern.

Session figures are planning reference points. Your consultation establishes the approach, treatment area, recovery guidance and schedule.

Radiofrequency microneedling, guided by consultation

Your RF Microneedling Treatment Plan

Forehead

Texture and fine-line concerns on the forehead

Cheeks

Cheek texture and acne-scar appearance

Lower face

Fine lines around the mouth and lower face

Jawline

Jawline and lower-face laxity concerns

Neck

Neck texture and laxity concerns

Results:

Your provider reviews your skin’s response at reassessment and can discuss whether maintenance or additional sessions are appropriate.

How It Works:

Microneedles enter the selected depth and radiofrequency energy is delivered through the tip. Settings are chosen for the treatment area and clinical plan.

Possible Effects:

Temporary redness, swelling, tenderness and pinpoint crusting may occur.

Timing:

Your provider explains the recovery window and reassessment checkpoints for your treatment plan. Discuss upcoming events during your consultation so treatment timing can be planned around them.

Instructions Before Treatment:

Follow the preparation instructions provided by your treating professional for your treatment plan.

Note your goals

Note the areas of texture, scarring or laxity you would like to discuss.

Medical history

Share your medical history and medications with your provider before treatment.

Current skin state

Report active irritation, infection or recent procedures in the treatment area.

Product pauses

Ask which products to pause and when to pause them.

Clean skin

Arrive with clean skin if instructed for your plan.

Recovery planning

Plan for the recovery window discussed at your consultation.

What to Expect from

Your RF Microneedling Treatment Plan

Consultation

Your RF microneedling treatment begins with a personalized consultation at Clinique AG. During this session, the provider reviews your concern, treatment area, relevant history and expectations, and explains whether radiofrequency microneedling is appropriate for you.

Treatment steps at a glance

The process includes consultation and assessment, skin preparation, treatment with individualized settings, aftercare review, and follow-up when clinically indicated. Your provider explains what is expected at each step and when to speak up.

Recovery and aftercare

Follow the written aftercare instructions provided for your treatment area and plan. Contact the clinic if your symptoms are more intense, last longer or differ from what was explained.

RF Microneedling Treatment Cost

Clinique AG confirms pricing for your proposed RF microneedling plan after assessing the treatment area during your consultation.

Follow-ups

Your provider assesses progress and discusses additional sessions when clinically appropriate.

Instructions Post Treatment:

Questions about aftercare?
Your provider gives written aftercare instructions for your plan. Contact the clinic if anything you were told is unclear.

When can I wash my face or wear makeup again?
Follow the cleansing instructions and use the products specified in your written aftercare plan. Ask your treating professional when to wash the treated area and resume makeup.

When can I exercise or swim again?
Pause exercise and swimming for the period advised by your treating professional, and confirm with them when to resume each activity.

Keep the area clean

Keep the treated area clean as directed in your written aftercare.

Approved skincare only

Use only the skincare products approved for the treated area.

Avoid picking or rubbing

Avoid picking or rubbing the treated area while it settles.

Sun protection

Follow the sun-protection advice provided for your plan.

Heat and activity pause

Pause heat, exercise or swimming for the advised period.

Warning signs

Use the clinic's urgent-contact instructions if you notice warning signs.

Plan Your Consultation

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During your consultation, discuss candidacy, the treating professional, device and tip, expected recovery, possible risks, number of sessions and the total cost of your proposed plan.

Texture and scarring

Laxity and fine lines

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Related Treatments

Related Treatments to Discuss

At Clinique AG in Montreal and Saint-Sauveur, discuss related treatments during your RF microneedling consultation. This page covers facial and neck RF microneedling. Explore RF microneedling for the body and microneedling with PRP through the related treatment pages below.

RF Microneedling for Body

Explore RF microneedling for body areas at Clinique AG.

Learn More About RF Microneedling for Body: Explore RF microneedling for body areas at Clinique AG.

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Microneedling with PRP

Review the separate consultation pathway for microneedling with PRP.

Learn More About Microneedling with PRP: Review the separate consultation pathway for microneedling with PRP.

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Skin Hydration Treatments

Explore individualized skin-quality treatment options available at Clinique AG.

Learn More About Skin Hydration Treatments: Explore individualized skin-quality treatment options available at Clinique AG.

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Related Treatments

Skin Hydration Treatments

RF Microneedling for Body

Microneedling with PRP

RF microneedling for the face and neck: practical information

Appointment length

Typically 60 to 75 minutes for regular appointments. First visits are scheduled for approximately 90 to 105 minutes, depending on whether the face or face and neck are treated.

Early recovery

Published neck-treatment research reports redness settling within 1 to 2 days and small crusts within 3 to 5 days. Your consultation reviews the recovery expected for your treatment area.

Sessions

Published medical guidance describes courses of 2 to 4 treatments. Your consultation establishes the number and spacing.

Results timing

Changes develop gradually over weeks and months. A 3 to 6 month period provides a reference window for assessing the response.

Price

See our treatment price list for published rates. Your consultation confirms the proposed plan and total cost.

These are planning reference points. Your consultation establishes the treatment area, comfort measures, appointment and follow-up plan.

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Your RF Microneedling Treatment

Areas served: RF microneedling in Montréal, Saint-Sauveur and nearby communities

Montreal clinic:

Our Montreal clinic welcomes people from across Greater Montréal for face and neck RF microneedling consultations, including Laval, Longueuil, Brossard, Westmount, Outremont, the West Island and the South Shore.

Saint-Sauveur clinic:

Our Saint-Sauveur clinic welcomes people from Saint-Sauveur and the Laurentides, including Piedmont, Morin-Heights, Sainte-Adèle, Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, Prévost, Saint-Jérôme, Mirabel, Blainville and Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. Discuss your face and neck concerns, treatment options and appointment plan during consultation.

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What is RF microneedling?

RF microneedling uses fine needles to deliver radiofrequency energy beneath the skin, creating small areas of controlled heating. The treatment combines needle punctures with thermal effects. It is a medical procedure performed by a trained healthcare professional, with the device, treatment area and settings selected after assessment.

What concerns may be discussed at a consultation?

Consultation can address uneven facial texture, acne-scar appearance, fine lines and laxity around the lower face, jawline or neck. Your clinician examines the concern and discusses suitable options. This page focuses on the face and neck; separate pages explain body treatments and microneedling with PRP.

What should I expect after treatment?

Early redness commonly settles within one to two days; small crusts can remain for three to five days. These are typical recovery observations from a neck study. Follow your written aftercare for cleansing, makeup, exercise and swimming, and review the clinic’s contact instructions before treatment.

How many RF microneedling sessions will I need?

Published medical guidance describes courses of two to four RF microneedling treatments. The appropriate number and spacing depend on the concern, treatment area and response to earlier sessions. Your consultation establishes the initial plan, with reassessment before further treatment rather than an automatic schedule for every face and neck.

What does RF microneedling cost?

See our treatment price list for published rates for the face or face and neck. It also lists regular and first-visit appointment lengths. Your consultation confirms the treatment area, the proposed course and its total cost. Review those details with the clinic when arranging your visit.

Does it hurt, and what numbing can I discuss?

A topical anaesthetic is commonly used before RF microneedling. Pressure, warmth or brief discomfort may still occur. During consultation, review your previous experience with numbing, sensitivities and comfort needs. Ask which measures are proposed, who will perform the procedure and how discomfort will be assessed during treatment.

Is RF microneedling suitable for darker skin tones?

RF microneedling may be considered for darker skin tones, including Fitzpatrick types IV to VI. Assessment includes your tendency to develop dark marks, previous reactions and the proposed device. An individual skin assessment and discussion of pigment changes remain part of treatment planning.

When might I see results, and how long do they last?

Changes develop gradually over weeks, with the response often assessed around three to six months after the first treatment. The duration of improvement depends on the concern, skin ageing and subsequent care. Follow-up reviews your response and whether further treatment or maintenance would be useful for your goals.

Can RF microneedling be combined with other treatments?

Combination planning starts with the concern being treated and the specific procedures involved. Microneedling with PRP and fractional laser are distinct options to discuss. Review previous treatments, products and implants with your clinician, who assesses the sequence, recovery and timing before recommending any combined course for your skin.

How does RF microneedling differ from fractional laser or body contouring?

RF microneedling delivers heat through needles into selected skin layers. Non-ablative fractional laser uses light to create small treatment zones. External body contouring uses applicators on the skin, sometimes with muscle stimulation. These approaches address different concerns and areas. Compare the published laser and body-treatment pages when discussing your goals.

Areas served: RF microneedling in Montréal, Saint-Sauveur and nearby communities

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RF Microneedling in Montreal

Start with an RF Microneedling consultation

What Is RF Microneedling?

Concerns to discuss at your consultation:

How the process starts

What to expect

A clear plan based on your skin, history and goals.

Your RF Microneedling Consultation

Guided care from consultation to follow-up

Concerns and areas to discuss

How skin treatments differ

Forehead

Cheeks

Lower face

Jawline

Neck

Results:

How It Works:

Possible Effects:

Timing:

Instructions Before Treatment:

Note your goals

Medical history

Current skin state

Product pauses

Clean skin

Recovery planning

Consultation

Treatment steps at a glance

Recovery and aftercare

RF Microneedling Treatment Cost

Follow-ups

Instructions Post Treatment:

Keep the area clean

Approved skincare only

Avoid picking or rubbing

Sun protection

Heat and activity pause

Warning signs

Request Your RF Microneedling Consultation in Montreal or Saint-Sauveur

RF Microneedling for Body

Microneedling with PRP

Skin Hydration Treatments

Related Treatments

RF microneedling for the face and neck: practical information

Appointment length

Early recovery

Sessions

Results timing

Price

Areas served: RF microneedling in Montréal, Saint-Sauveur and nearby communities

Montreal clinic:

Saint-Sauveur clinic:

Don’t hesitate to contact us! 514-574-4636

Areas served: RF microneedling in Montréal, Saint-Sauveur and nearby communities

Don’t hesitate to contact us! 514-574-4636

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