Pre/Post Care

Do not use Retin-A or other exfoliating creams 24 to 72 hours (1 to 3

days) prior to your treatment

Avoid sun tanning or tanning creams/sprays for at least a week before

treatment

You must NOT have recently had laser surgery or used Accutane

Candidates who have had a recent chemical peel or other skin

procedure, such as collagen injections, should wait two to three weeks

before undergoing microneedling

Prospective patients should also refrain from waxing or tanning the skin

to be treated for a few weeks prior to microneedling treatment.

Wash your face and neck with a non-oily, non-soap based cleanser

before each scheduled treatment

To maximize microneedling recovery time and results, it is important to follow all post procedure instruction below:

Keep the new skin clean and moisturized

Anti-inflammatory creams or cold compresses may be used as necessary

Use a gentle cleanser

Trauma such as scratching or picking the treated area should be avoided

It is important to avoid irritating the treated skin with harsh chemicals, rubbing or tanning for one week

Avoid staying in the sun for at least 7 days after the microneedling treatment to prevent UV rays from damaging your skin which slows down the recovery

Patients who absolutely cannot avoid sun exposure should use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher

Do not use glycolic, alpha hydroxy, beta hydroxy, retinol, benzyl peroxide or topical acne medications for 24-48 hours following treatment

You may resume prescription retinoid products (Retin A, Renova, Tretinoin, Avita, Alustra or other brands f Tretinoin and other prescription retinoid products (Adapalene, Avage, Differin, Tazorac, Tazarotene) 3 - 7 days after last microneedling treatment or as instructed by your technician

If you are receiving a series of treatments, do not resume any of these products until after you have completed your last microneedling session.