Dr.Pen A20 + PDRN Salmon DNA · Collagen induction for real results
Microneedling in Scarborough
Microneedling · Scarborough, Ontario
Microneedling with Salmon DNA in Scarborough
Scarborough clients come east to SKINX SPA for a combination that is genuinely hard to find west of Durham: the Dr.Pen A20 paired with PDRN Salmon DNA, the regenerative K-beauty serum that rebuilds collagen at a cellular level. It targets acne scars, melasma, enlarged pores and fine lines — and because it works with needles rather than heat or light, it is one of the safest collagen treatments for deeper skin tones.
From Agincourt and Malvern to Scarborough Town Centre, Woburn, Guildwood and West Hill, it is a straight run east on the 401 — and you get a plan built around your skin instead of a template facial at Toronto pricing.
What it treats
Built for Scarborough's most-asked concerns
Acne scars
Rolling and boxcar scars soften as new collagen fills them in from beneath.
Fine lines & wrinkles
Fresh collagen and elastin restore smoothness and bounce.
Enlarged pores
Stimulated collagen around each pore makes them look tighter and refined.
Hyperpigmentation & melasma
Faster turnover and calmer inflammation fade dark patches gradually.
Stretch marks
Deeper needling helps remodel the scar tissue of older stretch marks.
Dull, uneven texture
The all-over reset that brings back a smooth, lit-from-within glow.
The difference
Why Salmon DNA changes the result
Most Scarborough-area microneedling stops at the needling. We add PDRN Salmon DNA — and that's where the regeneration happens.
What PDRN actually is
Polydeoxyribonucleotide — purified DNA fragments extracted from salmon and trout, then refined to over 95% purity with the immune-triggering parts removed.
Why salmon DNA?
Salmon DNA is remarkably similar to human DNA, so your body recognizes it rather than rejecting it. That biocompatibility is the whole reason this source is used — and why reactions are rare.
How it heals
PDRN activates adenosine A2A receptors — calming inflammation, boosting new blood-vessel growth and stimulating fibroblasts — while supplying ready-made building blocks tired cells can use to repair faster.
Born in Korea
Salmon-DNA regenerative skincare was pioneered in South Korean aesthetic medicine, where it became the gold standard for skin renewal. We use Stayve Salmon DNA Gold ampoules during your treatment.
The SKINX difference
Why Scarborough chooses us for microneedling
Salmon DNA (PDRN) every session
Most clinics stop at the needling. We finish every microneedling with a PDRN Salmon DNA serum — the regenerative, Korean-pioneered step that calms the skin and feeds collagen repair while your channels are still open.
A professional, regulated device
Performed with the Dr.Pen A20 — an FDA-cleared, Health Canada–licensed microneedling device with precise, adjustable depth. Not a drugstore roller, and not a guess.
You go home with a healing cream
Every microneedling client leaves with a take-home aftercare healing cream — so your skin recovers faster, calmer and with a better final result. Most spas send you out the door empty-handed; we don't.
Safe for every skin tone
Because microneedling works with needles — not heat or light — it's safe across all skin tones, with none of the rebound pigmentation some lasers risk on deeper tones.
The value
More treatment. Half the price.
Other clinics charge $450 for basic microneedling — no exosomes, no Salmon DNA. At SKINX, regenerative exosomes and PDRN Salmon DNA are the whole point, on an FDA-cleared device, from just $170.
Other clinics
$450+
- Basic microneedling only
- No exosomes
- No Salmon DNA (PDRN)
- No take-home healing cream
SKINX SPA
From $170
- PDRN Salmon DNA every session
- Regenerative exosome upgrade
- FDA-cleared Dr.Pen A20 device
- Take-home aftercare healing cream
- Safe for every skin tone
Now with exosomes
Microneedling with Exosomes & Salmon DNA in Scarborough
This is the upgrade Scarborough clients are asking for. Right after microneedling — while thousands of micro-channels are open — we press in a topical serum rich in exosomes (skin-signalling messengers that switch on renewal) together with PDRN Salmon DNA (the building blocks your skin rebuilds with). Messengers plusmaterials — that's why the two together outperform microneedling alone for acne scars, fine lines, pores and overall glow.
Same medical-grade exosome & PDRN serums the downtown Toronto clinics use (where this runs $600+) — see exactly how it works →
Exosomes are applied topically after microneedling as a cosmetic skin-renewal serum — not an injectable. We'll confirm the right plan at your free Scarborough consultation.
Pricing
Microneedling for Scarborough
Microneedling with Exosomes + Salmon DNA (PDRN)
★ NEW · Our most advanced — regenerative exosomes + salmon-DNA renewal
Microneedling with Exosomes
★ NEW · Next-generation exosome skin renewal
Microneedling with Salmon DNA (PDRN)
Regenerative salmon-DNA serum — our most popular
Microneedling with Skin Brightening Serum
Targets dark spots, melasma & uneven tone
Microneedling with Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Deep hydration, plumping & glow
Serving Scarborough
Proudly serving Scarborough& Durham Region
We're about 25 minutes east via the 401 to Salem Rd S in Ajax — with free on-site parking, which is more than most Toronto clinics can offer.
Including Agincourt, Malvern, Scarborough Town Centre, Woburn, Bendale, Guildwood, West Hill, Highland Creek, Rouge and Birch Cliff.
36 Salem Rd S, Unit B, Ajax, ON · 647-699-0244
Questions
Microneedling in Scarborough — FAQ
Where can Scarborough clients get Salmon DNA microneedling?
SKINX SPA in Ajax is roughly 25 minutes east of Scarborough via the 401 and offers Dr.Pen A20 microneedling with PDRN Salmon DNA serum. Few clinics in the east Toronto and Scarborough area offer PDRN and exosome microneedling at this level or price. Book online or call 647-699-0244.
Is microneedling in Scarborough worth the drive to Ajax?
For most clients the deciding factor is price and the serums included. Microneedling with exosomes runs $600 and up at many Toronto and Scarborough clinics; at SKINX it is $250, or $270 with Salmon DNA added, using the same medical-grade serums and a Health Canada-licensed device. Parking is free and on site.
What is microneedling with Salmon DNA (PDRN)?
We pair the Dr.Pen A20 microneedling device with PDRN Salmon DNA serum, a regenerative compound that boosts collagen at a cellular level. It targets acne scars, enlarged pores, hyperpigmentation, melasma and fine lines — and it's safe for all skin tones.
Is microneedling safe for darker skin tones?
Yes. Because microneedling works with needles rather than heat or light, it avoids the rebound pigmentation some lasers can cause in deeper skin tones — making it one of the safest collagen treatments for all skin types.
What is microneedling with exosomes, and is it available in Scarborough?
Yes — SKINX SPA offers microneedling with exosomes for Scarborough clients. Exosomes are microscopic skin-signalling messengers that trigger renewal; applied topically right after microneedling, they reach deep to boost collagen, calm redness and speed healing. Paired with PDRN Salmon DNA they work even better. Microneedling with exosomes is $250 (reg $430), or $270 with Salmon DNA added — a fraction of the $600+ Toronto clinics charge for the same medical-grade serums.
Want the full breakdown? See our complete microneedling guide.