Who should NOT have Microneedling: 

• If you have taken Accutane (Isotretinoin) in the past 6 months
• History of keloid scars
• Pregnant or breastfeeding women
• If your skin is tan, via the sun or sunless tanning products
• If you have had filler or Botox (or other neuromodulator) within the last 2 weeks

Before treatment

5 days prior to treatment discontinue the following: 

• Vitamin C topicals
• Anti-Aging Topicals
• Alpha Hydroxy (Glycolic or Lactic Acid)
• Beta Hydroxy (Salicylic Acid)
• Hydroquinone/Skin Bleaching Agents -including any laser pre-treat compound creams, Obagi Clear or Blender
• Retinol Products – including Retin-A, Tretinoin Cream, laser pre-treat compound creams

*Consuming alcohol 24 hours before or after treatment can cause excess swelling in the treatment area. It is not recommended that you consume any alcoholic beverages in this time frame.

Day of Treatment:

• If possible, come to your appointment with clean skin.
• Shave any hair-bearing areas the day before treatment.
• Let your provider know if you have a history of cold sores prior to treatment, as they may prescribe an antiviral to help prevent a breakout which can occur post treatment.

After treatment

** POST MICRONEEDLING, YOUR FACE IS CONCIDERED AN OPEN WOUND UNTIL COMPLETELY HEALED. WASH HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING AND AVOID TOUCHING WITH CELL PHONE, UNCLEAN TOWELS OR OTHER THINGS THAT COULD CONTAIMINATE THE SKIN AND RISK CAUSING AN INFECTION **

Day 1:

• Apply serum

Days 2 – 5: 

• AM: Cleanse, Moisturize, Apply SPF
• PM: Cleanse and Moisturize

Wash treated area without a washcloth (to avoid irritation) using gentle cleanser for 3 days post treatment. Generally, the skin will roll off gently while cleansing with your fingertips in the shower or at the sink. Please do not scrub your skin with anything abrasive.

You may need to moisturize throughout the day if feeling dry, tight or if your skin is flaking.

Approved products include: SkinMedica Facial Cleanser, Obagi Cleanser, ELTA MD, VaniCream, Cetaphil.

Clear / new nineral makeup may be applied after 12 hours.

You can expect redness, like a mild sunburn and possibly mild swelling for the first  24- 36 hours.

AVOID:

Sun Exposure: Avoid direct sun for 3-5 days. Sun Block is mandatory and should be reapplied every 2 hours. Physical Sunblock is recommended.

Waxing/Laser treatments and Facial Treatments: Avoid for 2 weeks.

Exercise or swimming, hot tubs, saunas: Avoid for 48 hours (Avoid perspiration).

No Exfoliants, Vitamin C, Retin-A, Astringents, Acids, or products containing alcohol/fragrance for 3 days.

Collagen and elastin remodeling will begin to occur within the first 30 days, but maximum effects may not be seen for a few months and will increase with subsequent treatments.  You may see skin tightening, reduction in wrinkles or acne scarring depth and pores appear smaller.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call our office at 941.264.1161 and one of our nurses will be glad to assist you.