Before Treatment

• 6-12 MONTHS BEFORE AVOID Accutane (Isotretinoin) within 6 months of your treatment.

• 1 WEEK BEFORE discontinue all topical products containing Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Vitamin C, or any anti-aging products.

• 1 WEEK BEFORE treatment, do not ingest blood thinning medications such as Aspirin, Motrin, Ibuprofen, and Aleve.

• If you have a cardiovascular history, please check with your doctor before stopping blood thinners.

• AVOID herbal supplements, such as Garlic, Vitamin E, Ginkgo Biloba, St. John’s Wort, and Omega-3 capsules.

• 24 HOURS BEFORE treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.

• AVOID bleaching, waxing, tweezing, or using depilatory creams in the treatment area.

• Use sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30 or higher.

• If you have a history of Herpes or cold sores, a course of anti-viral medication before and after treatment is required. Please call our office for a prescription.

Day of Your Treatment

• Please come to the office without make-up, creams, gels, or lotions on treatment areas.

• We will have you wash your face when you arrive at the practice.

• A topical anesthetic will be applied to your skin, and you will be numb for 45-60 minutes.

• Tox will be placed topically on the skin prior to microneedling.

• Once the treatment is complete, we will apply a cooling mask and topical moisturizer.

What to Expect

• The treated area will be red, similar to a sunburn.

• While the micro-injuries are healing, your skin will have a rough texture but will smooth and soften as it heals.

After Your Treatment

• Sleep on your back with a clean pillowcase

• AVOID exercise or strenuous activities for the remainder of the treatment day; you may resume other normal activities immediately.

• Wait 24 hours before applying makeup.

• Wait a few hours (preferably at bedtime) before gently washing your face. Massage your face to remove the remaining serum and dried blood using a gentle cleanser.

• 24 HOURS AFTER treatment, do not drink alcoholic beverages.

• 24 HOURS AFTER start to use your Regenerating Skin Nectar for optimal results.

• 12-48 HOURS AFTER use a gentle cleanser to wash your face. You may use a light moisturizer, hyaluronic acid serums, sunscreen, and mineral-based makeup.

• 48-72 HOURS AFTER you may use your regular skin care regimen. Using a retinol product is strongly recommended as it will optimize your results.

• 10 DAYS AFTER treatment, avoid direct sun exposure. NO TANNING BEDS.

• Use sunscreen with UVA/UVB protection with SPF 30 or higher.

• 2 WEEKS BEFORE start to use your Regenerating Skin Nectar.

Contact Our Office

• If you develop signs of infection (increasing swelling, pain, heat, or surrounding redness) or if the treated area worsens.

• If your side effects worsen or persist for longer than 2 weeks.

Follow-up

• Every 4-6 weeks until your series of treatments is complete

• Quarterly treatments recommended.