Microneedling – Pre Care Instructions
Microneedling is a minimally-invasive non-surgical and nonablative procedure for skin rejuvenation that involves the use of a microneedling device to stimulate collagen induction.
As each fine needle punctures the skin, it creates a micro-wound. The controlled injury triggers the body to produce new collagen and elastin in the dermis. This treatment leads to reduction of scars and skin rejuvenation, i.e., improved skin texture, firmness and hydration.
Pre Treatment Instructions
The following instructions will help you achieve the best results from your Microneedling treatment. Please take a moment to review this information and go over any questions and/or concerns you may have with your consultant or provider.
Please reveal any medical conditions that may be of significance to the procedure -such as
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Consumed alcohol in last 24 hours
- Consumption of fish oil or ginko
- Taking blood thinners such as aspirin, ibuprofen.
- Cold sore and fever blister tendencies.
- Any type of allergy.
- Recent facial peels or surgery.
- All current medications including Accutane, tetracycline.
- Hormone replacement therapy.
- Use of Retin-A.
Do not use self-tanning lotions, tanning booths, tanning injectables, or sunbathe 4 weeks before or after to your laser treatment.
Do not use skin care products containing Retin-A, and/or other acne medication, or Glycolic or other acids, for one week prior to or after treatment.
