Instructions Prior to the Micro-needling session
Please observe the following
- No Retin-A products or applications 24 hours prior to your treatment.
- No auto-immune therapies or products 24 hours prior to your treatment
- No prolonged sun exposure to the face 24 hours prior to your treatment. A Micro-needling treatment will not be administered on sunburned skin.
- On the day of the treatment, please keep your face clean and do not apply makeup.
- If you are taking a blood thinner, aspirin or any other medication that you have the propensity to bleed easily while on, please tell your technician. If you are under a physician’s care and need to discontinue your medication for a few days, always ask your physician prior to each micro-needling appointment.
- If you are planning to receive Anti-wrinkle injection make sure that you give yourself at least 2 weeks post Botox injections before receiving your Microneedling procedure.
- If an active or extreme breakout occurs before treatment, please consult a Doctor and wait 6 months following oral isotretinoin use.
After-care instructions for MicroNeedling Treatment
- Immediately after your treatment, you skin look red and slightly inflamed and may feel warm and tighter than usual which normally diminish within 24-48 hours. You may see slight redness after 24 hours but only in minimal areas or spots.
- If you are concerned about any reaction, please call our office and contact your healthcare provider immediately.
- Use tepid water for the initial 24 hours to rinse the treated area.
- After 24 hours, use a gentle cleanser to cleanse the face for the following 72 hours and gently dry the treated skin. Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.
- Apply Laser Aid healing cream provided for moisture over the next 24 hours.
- Do not take any inflammatory medicines for at least 2 weeks post treatment.
- It is recommended that makeup or sunscreen could not be applied for 24 hours after the chemical-free sunscreen is highly recommended.
What to Avoid
- For at least 3 days post treatment, do NOT use any Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C (in a low pH formula).
- Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 48 hours. No tanning beds.
- Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.
- No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment. Sweating and gym environments must be avoided during the first 72 hours post-treatment.
If you are experiencing any of the following please call the clinic
- Oozing at the treated site
- Open lesions or wounds
- Signs of infection – Increased swelling, tenderness, pain and warmth at the site that increases in intensity.
- Any bleeding
Additional Information
- Full effects from your skin needling treatment will take from 1 to 4 weeks.
- For full effect from your skin needling treatment we recommend a series of 3 – 6 treatments 4-6 weeks apart. We recommend to make easy and save you money to take advantage of our package prices.
- For increased benefits and ultimate results for anti-ageing treatments we recommend you combine your skin treatments with anti-wrinkle injection treatments. Your Doctor or Registered Nurse will talk to you about this at your appointment.
