Skin Needling-Pre-Care & After Care
PRE-CARE
- Remember to start your Anti-Viral 1 day prior to your appt. and continue for 6 days after. (Contact your PCP)
- Skin Needling will NOT be performed if you are pregnant, nursing, going through IVF, harvesting eggs or trying to get pregnant.
- DO NOT WEAR ANY MAKEUP OR MASCARA TO APPOINTMENT
- The area to be treated must be free of any active acne, cold sore, pimples or infection. (Anti-virals are required for areas around the mouth)
- Make sure to schedule when you have 3-5 days of down time.
- The area to be treated will be cleansed with a medical grade cleanser prior to applying the numbing cream.
- NO SUN OR TANNING 30 DAYS PRIOR AND NO SUN OR TANNING FOR 30-90 DAYS AFTER
- The treated area CAN/WILL be very red the 1st 48hrs and will gradually lighten with each following day and will feel like a sun burn.
- Itchiness and tenderness will be present during the healing process.
AFTER CARE
- DO NOT ICE
- A gentle wash & moisturizer may be used to keep the area moist. (Nothing with acids or retinols)
- It is recommended to apply a gentle moisturizer or hyaluronic acid (HA) after the procedure for hydration.
- It is recommended to wash your face several times after the procedure with a gentle cleanser.(3-4 times a day) using luke warm water.
- NO creams with acids or retinol for 2 weeks after the procedure on the treated areas.
- The area may shed/flake after a couple days revealing new pink skin. (varies person to person) Do NOT PICK!
- Healing is rapid and the results will be visible in just a few short weeks and continue to improve over months.
- You can continue to use your skin care regimen(after 2 weeks) and apply makeup when needed.
- New makeup is recommended!
- No sun exposure at all for 30-90 days.
