Microneedling

Sun exposure and/or tanning bed usage, including self-tanning products, must be avoided for at least 24 hours before and after the treatment, preferably 1 week. Treatment within 24 hours of prolonged sun exposure (natural sunlight, artificial tanning booth, or sunless tanning products) may result in hypopigmentation (white spots) or hyperpigmentation (dark spots) that may not clear for several months or may even be permanent. Treatment will not be administered on sunburned skin.

The area to be treated must be clean and free of any lotion, makeup, and sunscreen. Face must be clean for appointment.

Retin-A, Renova, and Tazorac must not be used for 1 week before or after treatment.

Waxing and/or using chemical depilatory products must be avoided for 2 weeks before and after the treatment. Shaving is allowed immediately before treatment and 48-72 hours after treatment as long as no skin irritation occurs.

Notify the provider of any tattoos, including cosmetic tattooing, in the vicinity of the area to be treated as tattoos must be avoided.

During your treatments, notify our staff of any changes to your medical history, health status, or personal activities that may be relevant to your treatment.

Immediately after treatment, the skin may look and feel sunburned for 1-3 days. Severity of redness and swelling varies per patient. The skin may feel tight, dry, swollen, and sensitive to the touch. The treated area may appear darker, and some patients experience skin flaking or purging. Wash the treated area with tepid water gently twice a day with a gentle cleanser. Depending on your skin type and treatment plan, a specific skin regimen may be curated for you. Apply soothing, healing balm 2-3 times daily and as often as needed for the first few days. Advil or Tylenol may be taken as necessary for discomfort. Ice packs may be used if desired to minimize swelling.

Skin should return to normal within 3-5 days. In some patients, this can be sooner or later.

Results are long-lasting as this treatment initiates collagen production. We recommend doing a series of treatments for collagen stacking to achieve optimal results.

Avoid picking or exfoliating the area and allow old skin to flake off naturally.

Direct sun exposure must be avoided for at least 1 week after treatment. If you know you will get incidental sun exposure, i.e., driving to and from work, walking from your car to the house, etc., we recommend physical avoidance of the sun in all treated areas, a protective hat, and a full spectrum sun block of SPF 30 or higher with at least 20% zinc oxide. Do not use exfoliating medications, chemicals, or products, such as retinol and retin-A, on the treated areas for at least 1 week. Avoid exercise that causes sweating until the skin returns to normal. Avoid excessive heat such as Jacuzzi, sauna, or steam baths until the skin returns to normal. It is recommended that makeup not be applied for 24 hours after the procedure.

We recommend a series of 6 treatments administered at 4-6 week intervals for best results and efficacy. You may notice immediate as well as longer-term improvements in your skin.