Microneedling Pre/Post Instructions

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Pre-Microneedling Instructions

  • Avoid sun exposure for 1 week prior to treatment.
  • Avoid use of tretinoin, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid 7 days prior to treatment.
  • Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil 3 days prior to treatment. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.
  • Avoid blood thinning agents such as Omega 3, fish oil, and Vitamin E 1 week prior to treatment.
  • Avoid waxing and/or use of chemical depilatories for 10 days prior to treatment.
  • Avoid having laser or IPL treatments 2 weeks prior.โ€ฏ If you have had other skin rejuvenation procedures in the past month, please discuss with your treatment provider beforehand.โ€ฏโ€ฏ Procedures need to have adequate time spacing between them to avoid complications.
  • If you have a history of cold sores, take Valtrex 500mg twice a day beginning the day before your treatment.
  • If active acne breakout is present, please call the office to reschedule your treatment.

Post-Microneedling Instructions

  • Skin may feel tight, dry and sensitive following treatment.โ€ฏ Redness and mild swelling may last 1-3 days. Pinpoint bleeding may be present during the first 24 hours.โ€ฏโ€ฏ If peeling appears on the skin, do not pick, scratch or scrub away flaking. Picking or scrubbing at the skin can lead to skin irritation and complications.
  • Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen Motrin or Advil for 1 week.โ€ฏ Do not use ice, arnica or bromelain (found in pineapple). These agents may interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.
  • Use post care products as directed.
  • Microchannels from the treatment can remain open for 24 hours, therefore, SPF should not be used until 24 hours have passed from treatment time.โ€ฏ Makeup can be used 48-72 hours after treatment.โ€ฏ Apply and remove delicately.
  • Avoid direct sun exposure and excessive heat for 1 week following treatment.โ€ฏ Skin will be more sensitive following treatment.โ€ฏ Sun exposure can result in sunburn and pigment changes.โ€ฏ Use caution when outdoors and always use SPF 30 or higher.
  • Avoid hot water, swimming, Jacuzzi, steam rooms, yoga, and exercise for 2 days following treatment.โ€ฏโ€ฏ If irritation or sensitivity occurs with resumed activities, please discontinue and contact your treatment provider for further instructions.
  • Use of tretinoin, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid products may be resumed 7 days post treatment as long as skin is not irritated.
    It is recommended that you wait 10 days for waxing procedures.
  • *In rare cases, side effects such as pain, itching, burning, oozing, or scabbing can occur.โ€ฏ If you experience any of these side effects or have any questions, please call 1-800-429-1151 to speak with your treatment provider.

โ€ฏโ€ฏIf you have any questions or concerns, call The Skin Center at 1-800-429-1151

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