Microneedling Pre & Post session care
- Sarah Murn
- Nov 13, 2022
- 3 min read
Microneedling Pre-Treatment Instructions
Do not wear any makeup on the day or your treatment.
Do not wear any oils or moisturizers on the day of your treatment.
Make sure you are well hydrated on the day of your treatment.
Eat a light meal or snack one to two hours before your treatment.
Ensure that you are not sunburned for your treatment.
Ensure that the following contraindications do not apply to you:
Any current skin infection, sunburn, or skin condition, including herpes simplex or warts in the area to be treated
Moderate to severe skin diseases affecting the face such as eczema or psoriasis
Open wounds, cuts, or abrasions on the skin
Individuals taking anticoagulant medication
Severe keloidal tendency
Patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy
Accutane within 6 months
Scleroderma
Collagen vascular disease or cardiac abnormalities
Blood clotting problems or platelet abnormalities
Facial cancer, past and present
Steroid therapy
Diabetes and other chronic conditions
Active bacterial or fungal infections
Immune-suppression
Scars less then 6 months old
Botox/facial fillers in the past 2-4 weeks
Rosacea – nanoneedling may be more suitable for patients with rosacea
Avoid caffeine containing food or beverages the day of treatment.
Avoid Retin-A, chemical peels, injectable fillers or Botox 2 weeks prior to treatment.
You may take Arnica montana prior to treatment as directed.
On the Day of treatment wear comfortable clothing.
If you have open cuts, wounds, abrasions or active acne or cold sores breakouts, we cannot perform the procedure.
Eat a healthy diet, whole food vitamins and daily omega 3 fish oil. It is also advisable to take 1000 mg of vitamin C and 2000 iu. of vitamin D3. This ensures an increase in vitamins internally and externally and will greatly aid in the healing process.
Drink 8 glasses of water per day for the days preceding your treatment.
Microneedling Post-Treatment Instructions
Your skin will be red today after your treatment, generally lasting 12 to 24 hours. You can use aloe vera, hyaluronic acid, or the provided serum to reduce redness or discomfort.
Use only the serum provided (or recommended) by your practitioner for at least three days following your procedure. You are encouraged to utilize the provided serum until it is gone.
Stay out of the sun on the day of your treatment. Use mineral sunscreen for one week after Microneedling.
No exercise today. Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot baths or showers until redness is gone. Sweat can irritate the skin.
No make up today or 12 hours following your treatment. It is recommended to avoid make up for 72 hours after treatment.
Do not use facial soap today. You can wash your skin with warm water today.
Use hyaluronic acid when you feel dry and before bed tonight. Hyaluronic acid will often flake after drying on the skin.
If you have pain after treatment, it is recommended to use arnica montana. This regimen can be started the day before treatment.
Drink plenty of water today and over the next week. Hydration is an important part of the healing and rejuvenation process. New cell regeneration requires at least 6-8 8 ounce glasses of water a day (if you already drink this much, increase your intake by 2 glasses).
Avoid waxing, facials, botox, injectable fillers or any other skin care treatment two weeks after treatment.
If skin becomes painful, swollen, red or inflamed, please notify us immediately.
Recommendations
Collagen supplements can be helpful for healing. You can drink collagen water, take powdered supplements, or pills. Liquid collagen has been proven to be more effective, though all forms are impactful.
Eat well. The healing of your skin is best supported by whole, fresh foods. Increase your consumption of fruits and vegetables and opt for organic wherever possible.
Hydrate!! It’s worth saying again.
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