MICRONEEDLING
Microneedling is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure that's used to treat and improve conditions like acne scarring, fine lines and wrinkles, loose skin, skin texture, pore size, brown spots, stretch marks, and pigment issues. It's also called skin needling, collagen induction therapy (CIT), and percutaneous collagen induction.
Microneedling pre-treatment instructions
Additional Information
- Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil for 3 days prior to treatment. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.
- Do not use topical agents that may increase sensitivity of skin: retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, acids that may be drying or irritating to the skin (such as alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) beta hydroxyl acids (BHA), exfoliating masks, salicylic acids, hydroquionone, and benzoyl peroxide acne products) 5-7 days prior.
- Avoidance of IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure or sunburn for 2 weeks prior
- If you are prone to cold sores, you are required to take antiviral (Valtrex, Acyclovir) agent for 2 days prior to and day of treatment. NO EXCEPTIONS
- The area to be treated must be free of any active acne, cold sores or infection.
- If you are on blood thinners, you must be off from the medication prior to the procedure with the approval of their physician.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
- Pregnancy, actively infected or actively inflamed skin, skin irritation, cystic acne to area being treated, keloid scars, allergies to topical lidocaine and sunburn.
- Pregnancy / Nursing
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Disease
- Active Infections
- Accutane or any medication for the same purpose within the past 6 months
- History of cold sores or fever blisters- consult with your physician: taking an anti-viral medication is recommended to help avoid possible breakout. The medication should be used 2 days before and 2 days after treatment
- Individual intolerance to the ingredients
AFTERCARE
- 3 to 5 days of downtime will be needed after the procedure
- The treated area WILL be very red for the first 24 hours and will gradually lighten with each day. It will feel like sunburn.
- Itchiness and tenderness will be present during the following week. Don't use any products that have active ingredients such as retinol or alpha acids since these can irritate your skin even more.
- Use a very gentle cleanser and tepid water to rinse the face over the next 72 hours. Gently dry the treated area after rinsing and make sure your hands are as clean as possible. It is recommended that you do not use powered cleansing brushes for at least 7 days after Microneedling.
- Avoid sunbathing for up to 72 hours post-treatment
- Avoid tanning beds for 3-4 days
- No swimming for up to 72 hours
- Make sure you do not work out for the first 72 hours after the treatment as sweating can lead to adverse reactions in the treated areas of your skin.
- It's very important to apply a chemical-free sunscreen to your skin right after the treatment and keep using it for at least a week.
- The area with shed/slough after a couple of days to reveal new, pink skin.
- Healing is rapid and the results will be visible in just a few days and continue to imporve over several months. You can continue to use your skin care regimen and apply make-up when needed.
