MICRONEEDLING

Several areas of the body can be treated with this procedure, including the face, chest, neck, abdomen, and thighs.

The improvements will be noticeable t six to eight weeks after the procedure.

Most patients get visible results for eight to twelve months.

6 MONTHS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:
Discontinue Accutane before (and during) microneedling treatment(s)

4 WEEKS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

Pretreat your skin with regular use of Vitamin C, sunscreen (zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide), and retinol

1 WEEK BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

• Avoid taking aspirin or other non-steroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAID) drugs such as Ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, Motrin, Celebrex, Ginko Biloba, St. John’s Wort, or high doses of Vitamin E as these medications and vitamins may increase your risk of bleeding and/or bruising to the treated area(s)
• Multi-vitamins and Tylenol are permitted
• Please inform your provider if you have any history of Herpes Simplex (cold sores) on your face or lips. We can prescribe you a medication to prevent an outbreak.
• Please inform your provider if you would like a prescription-strength topical numbing cream. We can prescribe this for you.

48 HOURS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

• Avoid Retin-A and other retinol
• Avoid topical antibiotics, exfoliants, and benzoyl peroxide

24 HOURS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

• Avoid direct sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanning products
• Tans and burns can result in hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) and hypopigmentation (lightening of the skin)
• If you use tanning beds, we recommend that you discontinue this practice due to the increased risk of skin cancer and aging.

THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT:

• Eat a healthy meal
• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drink at least 4-6 glasses of water

30 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT:

Apply topical numbing cream to the treatment area(s)

AT YOUR APPOINTMENT:

Inform your provider of your current medical history, all medications or supplements you have been taking, and if you are pregnant or breast-feeding

IMMEDIATELY AFTER TREATMENT:

• The side effects after treatment include:
• Mild redness or flushing, which may feel like a mild sunburn
• Dryness and/or tightness
• Swelling
• Pinpoint bleeding
• You may have 1-3 days of social downtime after microneedling treatments.

UP TO 24 HOURS AFTER TREATMENT:

• Avoid heavy exercise, increasing your heart rate, or sweating
• Avoid direct sunlight, sun exposure, and/or tanning beds
• If sun exposure is unavoidable, use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or greater, combined with zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide.
• Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
• After 24 hours, use mineral-based makeup.

48-72 HOURS AFTER TREATMENT:

• Most redness and flushing will be gone, although this may take longer in some individuals
• You may have some pinpoint scabbing, dark areas, and/or some flaking
• Avoid touching or picking at these areas and let them flake off on their own

FOR 1 WEEK AFTER TREATMENT

• Avoid exfoliating agents, face scrubs, or microdermabrasion
• Wash your face with a gentle cleanser
• Apply Hyaluronic Acid as needed
• Apply moisturizer as needed
• Apply daily sunblock with an SPF of 30 or greater containing zinc oxide and/or titanium dioxide

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• You may use Tylenol (acetaminophen) for discomfort
• You may take 500-1000 mg every 4-6 hours, a maximum of 4g/day
• You may use cool compresses for discomfort
• Use for 3-5 minutes at a time every 1-2 hours
• We recommend a series of 3-6 treatments at 4–6-week intervals for optimal results.

Yes. You might get dryness, tightness, redness, itchiness, or discomfort within the first week.