Microneedling is minimally invasive and highly effective in treating a variety of skin conditions including acne scars, wrinkles, stretch marks, enlarged pores and hyperpigmentation.
Contraindications:
- Use of oral Acne medication, such as Accutane/Isotretinoin within 6 months.
2 weeks before your appointment:
- Do not wax or use depilatories for two weeks prior.
- No sun exposure, tanning beds or use of tanning creams for two weeks prior.
- No fillers or Botox injections.
1 week before your appointment:
- If you are on an anti-inflammatory/ blood thinning medication or supplement, consult with your doctor prior to microneedling treatment.
- Stop the use of any product that uses the word ‘scrub’ in its description.
- Stop the use of topical exfoliants/actives such as AHA, Retinol. Tretinoin, Retin-A, Tazorac, Dierin, EpiDuo, Zlana, Glycolics and Enzymes. If you are unsure, don’t use it.
- Do NOT consume alcohol at least 72 hours prior to treatment (alcohol thins the blood and increases the risk of bruising).
24 hours before your appointment:
- Reschedule your appointment at least 24 hours in advance if you have a rash, cold sore or blemish on the area.
- Be sure to eat and hydrate, this will decrease the chances of lightheadedness.