BEFORE/DURING/AFTER TREATMENT INFORMATION
CONTRAINDICATIONS
*Please contact your doctor if you are unsure if microneedling is right for you
Botox within 2 weeks
Fillers within 4 weeks
Accutane within 6 months
Cardiac abnormalities
Blood clotting problems
Platelet abnormalities
Anticoagulation therapy (i.e.: Warfarin)
Facial cancer, past and present
Chemotherapy
Steroid therapy
Dermatological diseases affecting the face (i.e. Porphyria)
Diabetes and other chronic conditions
BEFORE TREATMENT
No botox within 2 weeks
No fillers within 4 weeks
No accutane within 6 months
No exfoliating or harsh facial treatments 1 week before or after treatment
No makeup day of treatment
DURING TREATMENT
Arnica optional if worried about sensitivity
Red light and infrared light therapy will be used to enhance collagen production (30 minutes)
Microneedling and nanoneedling procedure will then be done on desired areas with specialized herbal serums to improve results
Microneedling is done at 0.25-2.5 mm to enhance results while decreasing discomfort (deeper depths used under certain circumstances)
A cooling facial mask with aloe + herbs is applied after the treatment to jumpstart the healing process and decrease discomfort
POST TREATMENT
Skin will be pink or red and may feel warm, like mild sunburn, tight and itchy, which usually subside in 12 to 24 hrs
Minor flaking or dryness of the skin, with scab formation in very rare cases.
Crusting, discomfort, bruising and swelling may occur.
Pinpoint bleeding.
It is possible to have a cold sore flare if you have a history of outbreaks.
Freckles may lighten temporarily or permanently disappear in treated areas.
Facial products have a much higher absorption rate during the week after the treatment.
It takes two weeks to see results of treatment.
It takes 4-6 treatments to see full changes.
AFTERCARE
No exercise the day of the treatment
Use aloe to reduce redness
Stay out of the sun the day of treatment
No makeup the day of treatment
Use hyaluronic acid to moisturize the day of treatment
Do not use facial soap the day of treatment
You can resume your normal makeup routine the day AFTER the treatment