Reduce Acne Scarring and Improve Skin Texture with Traditional Microneedling

Always inform your provider of all medications, including supplements you may be taking and whether there are any recent changes to your medications such as a new antibiotic.

Always inform your provider of your full medical, surgical, social, psychological, allergy, and medication history.

Always inform your provider of all of the products you are using as part of your skincare routine.

Inform your provider if you have psoriasis, keloids, cystic or inflammatory acne. 

Please note that you cannot undergo microneedling if any of the following pertain to you:

• If you have used Accutane within the last 6 months 

• If you have an active cold sore, fever blister, canker sore, or shingles

• If you have any active bacterial or fungal infection

• If your have undergone any recent cancer treatment including chemotherapy or radiation within the last 6 months

• If you have an allergy to lidocaine, tetracaine, or benzocaine or any other anesthetic product

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

• If you have a history of excessive scarring or keloid formation, scleroderma, collagen vascular diseases, or hemorrhagic disorder 

Certain medications can thin your blood and increase your risk of bruising. These medications include Ibuprofen, Advil®, Motrin®, Nuprin®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Fish oil, Ginko Biloba, Garlic, Ginseng, Vitamin E, St. John’s Wort, as well as others. These medications should be avoided 14 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure if possible.

Other medications such as aspirin, blood thinners, and antiplatelet medications will also thin your blood but should NOT be stopped without discussing it with your doctor first. 

Avoid alcoholic beverages for 48 HOURS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce the chance of bruising.

You may consider starting oral arnica 7-10 DAYS PRIOR to your procedure to reduce risk of bruising. Follow the directions on the bottle.

Avoid unprotected UV exposure or any other facial laser treatments for 2 WEEKS prior to your procedure.

Avoid using any active ingredients such as retinol/Retin-A, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, any other AHA/BHA, benzoyl peroxide, astringents, vitamin C or hydroquinone or products such as Nair® for TWO WEEKS PRIOR to your procedure.

If you are prone to developing cold sores/fever blisters or shingles, please contact us 1 WEEK BEFORE your treatment for recommendations.

Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved 24 hours before treatment.

Eat a small meal or a snack before your appointment.

Schedule your procedure to allow for about 3-5 days of facial redness, possibly bruising and flaking.

Although you will see some results after 1 microneedling session, for best results we recommend a series of 3-6 microneedling sessions, depending on the condition being addressed.

After the procedure, your skin may look and feel like you have a sunburn. You may also experience skin tightness and mild sensitivity to touch on the area being treated. This will diminish greatly by the next day and after 3-5 days, most visible erythema (superficial reddening of the skin) should resolve. 

For the FIRST 48 HOURS:

• Avoid touching your face, strenuous exercise, hot tubs, swimming, or becoming overheated or sweaty.

• Use only the serum provided to you and avoid any other makeup, moisturizers, lotions, serums, cleansers, or even sunscreen.

• Sun and UV exposure should be strictly avoided within this time period.

AFTER 48 HOURS:

• You can begin to use gentle non-active, non-irritating products such as Cerave® or Cetaphil®.

• You may begin to wear mineral makeup which should be applied with a clean brush or cotton ball.

• You should apply SPF 40+ every day and reapply every two hours if outside

• Do not use any products containing active ingredients such as  retinol/Retin-A, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, lactic acid, any other AHA/BHA, benzoyl peroxide, astringents, vitamin C or hydroquinone or products such as Nair® for TWO WEEKS AFTER you procedure.

Some people experience flaking 3-5 days post treatment. If this occurs do not pull or pick flaking skin. Continue using a gentle cleanser and a moisturizer until flaking resolves. You may schedule a dermaplane 5-7 days after treatment to help exfoliate the flaking.

While you may see visible results after the first treatment. Lasting and more significant results will be seen after 3-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart especially when supplemented by a recommended skin care regimen.

We often recommend a maintenance regimen after your initial series of treatments.

Please note that skin-damaging activities such as smoking and sun exposure can damage your skin and prevent you from seeing full results.