Micro-Needling Pre + Post Care Instructions
Before Treatment
- 1 WEEK BEFORE Discontinue all topical products containing Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Vitamin C, or any anti-aging products.
- 1 WEEK BEFORE treatment, do not ingest blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve.
- If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor prior to stopping the use of blood thinners.
- Also, avoid herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.
- 24 HOURS BEFORE treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.
- AVOID bleaching, waxing, tweezing, or using depilatory creams in the treatment area.
- Use sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30 or higher.
- If you have a history of Herpes or cold sores, a course of anti-viral medication before and after treatment is required. Please call our office for a prescription.
Day of Your Treatment
- Please come to the office without make-up, creams, gels, or lotions on treatment areas.
- We will have you wash your face when you arrive at the practice.
- A topical anesthetic will be applied to your skin, and you will numb for 45-60 minutes
- Once the treatment is complete, we will apply a topical moisturizer.
What to Expect
- The treated area will be swollen, red, and feel very warm.
- While the micro-injuries are healing your skin will have a rough texture but will smooth and soften as it heals
After Your Treatment
- Wait a few hours (preferably at bedtime) before gently washing your face. Using a gentle cleanser, massage your face to remove the remaining serum and dried blood.
- 24 HOURS AFTER treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.
- 12-48 HOURS AFTER Continue using a gentle cleanser to wash your face. You may use a light moisturizer, hyaluronic acid serums, sunscreen, and mineral-based makeup.
- 48-72 HOURS AFTER You may start using your regular skin care regimen. Using a retinol product is strongly recommended as it will optimize your results.
- 10 DAYS AFTER treatment, avoid direct sun exposure. NO TANNING BEDS.
- Use sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30 or higher.
Contact our Office
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There may be some degree of swelling immediately after treatment; however, if you have excessive swelling or any of the following signs of infection, you should contact the office immediately. Signs of infection include:
- Drainage – looks like pus
- Increased warmth at or around the treated area
- Fever of 101.5 or greater
- Extreme itching
Follow-up
- Every 4-6 weeks until your series of treatments is complete
- 1 month after your final treatment
