COSMETIC MICRO-NEEDLING:

CONTRAINDICATIONS & PRE/POST TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

Contraindications include: Scleroderma, prone to keloid/raised scarring, cardio vascular diseases or cardiac abnormalities (pacemaker), blood clotting problems or hemophilia, active bacterial or fungal infection in the treatment area, immunosuppressive diseases, uncontrolled diabetes, Vitiligo/Hypopigmentation, current Herpes Simplex outbreak, scars less then 6 months old, pregnancy (due to lack of clinical studies), facial fillers in the past 10 days, Accutane within the last year, photosensitizing prescriptions, severe allergies, liver disease, hepatitis, history of eczema, psoriasis and other chronic conditions. Lastly if you’re on

any medications that can inhibit healing.

MICRO-NEEDLING PRE-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Four weeks prior to treatment:

Avoid direct sun exposure or tanning bed at least 4 weeks prior to treatment and during treatment plan process.

Two weeks prior to treatment:

Avoid Retin-A, chemical peels, injectable fillers or Botox

Five days prior to treatment:

Avoid medications such as: Aleve, Advil, cold remedies, Vitamin E or aspirin

Discontinue Hydroquinone, Reinoids, AHA’s, BHA’s, Benzoyl peroxide, and any other possible irritants

The Day of treatment:

Do not exercise the day of (and 48 hours after) the induction treatment.

Avoid caffeine containing food or beverages on the day of treatment.

Use a sunblock with an SPF 30+ with UVA/UVB Broad Spectrum protection daily.

Wear comfortable clothing. Your top should button or zip rather than pull over the head.

If you have open cuts, wounds, abrasions, active acne or cold sores breakouts, we cannot perform the procedure in those areas.

If you’re prone to cold sores you’ll require supplements such as Lysine or an antiviral prescription from your doctor to help avoid any breakout after treatment.

Eat a healthy diet, whole food vitamins and minerals.

Drink 8 glasses of water/non-caloric fluids per day.

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Post treatment Day 1: Skin will be erythematous and flushed after treatment, depending on the intensity of treatment. Pinpoint bleeding may occur. Do not apply makeup for at least 12 hours.

Day 2: A red or pink hue persists like moderate sunburn. Swelling and slight bruising may be more noticeable on the second day. Minor scratches may be visible. Apply post-care treatment (which will be provided).

Day 3: Skin can be pink or normal color. Swelling subsides. The skin can feel dry and/or tight. A slight outbreak of acne or milia (tiny white bumps) is possible. Light flaking usually occurs in about three days and will be replaced with brand new skin.

MICRO-NEEDLING POST-TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

Gently wash the treated area with a gentle cream cleanser using your fingers and tepid water only the day following your microneedling treatment. Do not scrub, use a washcloth, Clarisonic brush until all redness and sensitivity has subsided. Do not use exfoliating products for 72 hours.

Keep skin hydrated with post-care products (provided). It is very important to keep the skin hydrated the days following your treatment. New cell regeneration requires at least 6-8 8 oz. glasses of water a day (if you already drink that- consider increasing by 2 glasses).

A clean cool compresses may be applied following treatment for comfort. If neck or décolletage are treated, the redness might last slightly longer.

Do not exercise for 24 hours after treatment and avoid strenuous exercise for two to three days after treatment until redness completely subsides.

Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot baths or showers until redness is gone.

Continue to avoid direct sun exposure to the treatment areas and apply a broad spectrum sunblock with SPF minimum of 30. Apply it at least 30 minutes prior to sun exposure and repeat after every two hours of sun exposure.

After 2-5 days or whenever the redness in the skin dissipates you may return to regular skin care products or as soon as it is comfortable to do so. Mineral makeup may be applied the following day.

Avoid waxing, facials, Botox, injectable fillers or any other skin care treatment 10 days after treatment.

If skin becomes painful, swollen, red or inflamed, please notify your skin care professional, as this may represent an infection or allergic reaction that may require treatment.