MICRONEEDLING: PRE-PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES
SAY NO TO ACCUTANE
Give Accutane the cold shoulder for at least six months before diving into microneeding. If's just not the right match.
SENSITIVE SKIN, BEWARE!
Keep your skin happy by avoiding skin-sensitizing products like retinoids, exfoliants, or anything acid-based (salicylic, glycolic, azelaic, you name it leading up to your session.
ANTI-INFLAMMATORY TIMEOUT
Three days before your microneeding adventure, steer clear of anti-inflammatory meds like ibuprofen. Motrin, or Advil. Let your skin's natural inflammation do its magic!
BLOOD THINNERS, TAKE A BREAK
Minimize the risk of bruising by staying off blood thinning agents for a whole week before your appointment. (Don't forget to chat with your doc if you're on prescribed meds!)
HAIR REMOVAL HIATUS
Put a pause on waxing. depilatory creams, or electrolysis in the treatment area for 5-7 days beforehand. Your skin deserves some prep lime.
SUN, STAY AWAY
Keep that beautiful face out of the sun for at least two weeks prior to your appointment. Sun and microneedling? Not a great combo.
BOTOX BUDDIES
If you're a regular Botox enthusiast, plan your microneedling session at least two weeks post-Botox. Your injectables and microneedling will be the ultimate power couple.
MAKEUP, TAKE A BREAK
If you can swing it, come makeup-free to your appointment. Let your skin breathe and soak up all the microneeding goodness.
DRESS FOR SUCCESS
Comfort is key! Wear comfy clothing, especially a top that buttons or zips. No need for any wardrobe malfunctions.
For the best results, here's the scoop:
Aim for treatments every 4-6 weeks, usually in a series of 3-5 sessions. Your skin will thank you for this fabulous journey!
Now, go ahead and embrace your microneedling adventure with confidence and a smile. We'll take care of the rest!
HEALTH CONTRADICTIONS
- Active acne
- Taken Accutane in the past 4 months
- Active infection of any type, such as herpes simplex or flat warts
- Any raised lesions
- Any recent chemical peel procedure
- Chemotherapy or radiation
- Eczema or dermatitis
- Family history of hypertrophic scarring or keloid formation
- Haemophilia
- Hormonal therapy hat produces thick pigmentation
- Moles
- Oral blood thinner medications
- Pregnancy/Breastfeeding
- Recent use of topical agents such as glycolic acids. alpha-hydroxy acids & Retin-A
- Rosacea
- Scleroderma
- Skin Cancer
- Sunburn
- Taking ARV's
- Open Wounds or Cuts
- Recent Laser Treatments
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Immune-Suppressed Conditions