Things to Keep In Mind for Treatment
- Avoid direct sun exposure for 2-4 weeks prior to your treatment.
- Apply a daily sunscreen with SPF 30 or greater and reapply as needed.
- Passive sun exposure is acceptable, but tanning either outside or in a tanning bed, is not. You cannot be treated if you have a sunburn, recently tanned, or sunless tanner on your skin.
- Avoid the following active ingredients in treatment areas 7 days prior to treatment: topical retinoids (e.g., Retin-A, tretinoin, adapalene), vitamin C, glycolic acid, and salicylic acid. If you are concerned about any of the products you are using, please ask your provider.
- Avoid filler for 1 month prior to treatment, as the effects of microneedling on filler are unknown.
- A physical sunscreen will be applied in sun-exposed treatment areas immediately following the procedure.
- A sunburn-like sensation, redness, swelling, and pin-point bleeding in the treated areas are common and will resolve in the days that follow. Cool compresses may be used until these symptoms resolve.
- Avoid heavy or petroleum-based products in treated areas.
- Keep the skin cool and avoid higher body temperature that might result from hot tubs, saunas, or intense exercise. Let your provider know if you experience irritation as you resume normal activities.