Microneedling Instructions
Before your treatment:
Discontinue Accutane for six months before treatment.
Avoidretinoids,topicalantibiotics,exfoliants,hydroquinone,sunburn,and benzoyl peroxide three days before the procedure.
Avoid IPL/Laser procedures for seven days prior to treatment.
No waxing,depilatory creams or electrolysis 5-7days before the treatment.
No shaving the day of the procedure.
There cannot be any significant changes in the skin recently reported including the breakdown of the skin or excessive dryness or sunburn.
Skin is clean without lotion,oil,makeup,deodorant,powder,perfume or sunscreen.
If there is a history of cold sores,an antiviral agent should be taken for two days prior to and day of treatment.
The patient cannot be treated if the following is presented:active coldsores, herpes simplex, or warts in the area to be treated, open sores, sunburned, or excessively sensitive skin within the application area, pregnancy, dermatitis or inflammatory rosacea within the application area.
Day of Treatment Instructions:
Omit lotions,creams,make-up or deodorant in the area to be treated Arrive with clean washed skin.
Inform provider of any changes in medical history and of all medications you are taking.
Post- Treatment Instructions
Immediately after your Micro-Needling procedure,your provider may apply moisturizer and sunscreen topically.
Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen,Motrinor ,Advil. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.
Avoid sun tanning and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.When exposed to the sun, always use sunscreen SPF30 or above. You may clean your face with a gentle cleanser before bed.
Redness or sensitivity might be present(and last up to a few days)after microneedling.
Use Tylenol only as needed for any soreness.
Avoid strenuous exercise or sweating for 24 hours due to open pores.
Treat skin gently washing with a gentle cleanser,cool water,using hands only and pat dry no earlier than 4 hours after microneedling.
Avoid sunexposure for three days and if possible ten days.Apply a minimum of SPF 30 every 2 hours.
May use mineral makeup after 24hours.
10.Restart regular skin care regimen in 48 hours and retinol/retinoid in 72 hours.
11.Recommend follow up and repeat treatments in 4 weeks and for best results a series of 3 – 5 treatments.
Day 1:
On the next day, you may clean your face as usual and apply makeup, lotions and other topical products as usual. Stay away from exfoliants or glycolic acids that are present is cleaners as these can make your skin very dry after the procedure. Be sure to use an approved SPF30 or greater sunscreen!
Days 2-7:
Within two (2) days following your Microneedling procedure, you may notice skin dryness and flaking. This is due to an increased turnover of skin cells. During this period, you may apply your regular skin moisturizer. Days later, your skin will start shedding. These are skin layers that would regularly shed a week later, but the Microneedling brings this skin to the surface sooner. During this temporary process, your skin will shed and be dry. You may use your regular skin care products once your skin is not irritated.
Days 7+:
A week after the Medical Microneedling procedure, most patients notice that their skin is smoother and more radiant. Continue with sun protection every day and reapply every 2 hours if outdoors.