More about microneedling

What to expect:

• Treatments will take 30-60 minutes.

• A regular treatment series over the course of six months is recommended for best results.

• Microneedling on the face, neck, and décolleté is recommended every four to six weeks. In some cases, every two to four weeks.

• Microneedling on the scalp to stimulate hair growth is recommended every two weeks.

• Nanoneedling can be done weekly as a standalone treatment to encourage skin rejuvenation and to encourage faster results from microneedling.

• Visible improvement generally takes 2-4 weeks after a treatment session and can continue for up to 6 months.

• After microneedling, skin will be pink or red and may feel warm (like mild sunburn) tight and itchy for 12 to 24 hours.

• Numbing creams may be used.

Contraindications and Cautions

Micro-needling is contraindicated for the following conditions/patients:

• 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

Microneedling is cautioned for:

• Keloid or raised scarring, eczema, psoriasis, actinic keratosois, and herpes simplex

Microneedling is not recommended for patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Side Effects

• Skin will be pink or red and may feel warm (like mild sunburn) tight and itchy for 12 to 24 hrs

• Minor flaking or dryness of the skin, with scab formation in 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

• Infection is rare, but if you see any signs of tender redness or puss notify our office immediately

• Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) rarely occurs and usually resolves itself after a month

• Permanent scarring (less than 1%) is extremely rare