MICRONEEDLING FAQs

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 retinols, acids, etc.)

  • No makeup on day of treatment (face treatment)

  • Clean, washed hair and no products (scalp treatment)

Post Treatment:

  • Skin maybe pink/ red and may feel warm, like mild sunburn, tight or itchy (usually subside in 4 - 24 hrs)

  • Minor flaking or dryness of the skin, with scab formation in rare cases on areas of deep discoloration

  • 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 area

  • Facial products have a much higher absorption rate during the week after the treatment

  • It may take 2-4 weeks to see results of treatment

  • It may take 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 or wash hair

  • You can resume your normal makeup routine the day AFTER the treatment

Microneedling Contraindications:

  • 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

    * Please contact your doctor if you are unsure if microneedling is right for you