7-10 DAYS BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Please Inform your skin care specialist if you have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year.

• Stop the application of all topical retinoids, or Vitamin A derivative products.

• Stop the use of all Glycolic or chemical exfoliants.

• Stop the use of all mechanical exfoliants, such as scrubs.

• Avoid facial waxing.

• Avoid sun exposure without a sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater. Avoid tanning beds.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Pregnancy, actively infected or actively inflamed skin, skin irritation, cystic acne to area being treated, keloid scars, allergies to topical lidocaine and sunburn.

THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Allow an hour and 15 minutes for your appointment.

• Pre-Treatment photos will be taken.

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

• Expect your skin to appear pink for a few hours after treatment.

• Your skin may be temperature sensitive for a few days after treatment.

• You will be given a cool compress to apply after treatment if required.

• Make-up may be applied to cover redness as needed.

• Avoid direct sunlight on the treated area and use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater for 1-2 weeks after your treatment.

• Keep your skin well hydrated with a protective moisturizer, Dermaquest Essentials B5 hydrating serum is recommended.

• Avoid using abrasive products such as scrubs or exfoliating sponges for 7 -10 days.

• Avoid products such as retinol and glycolic acid 10 days.

• Vitamin C Serums may be resumed after 48 hours.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

• It is imperative that you avoid sun exposure and tanning beds for at least 4 weeks prior to your treatment. This is a must and no exceptions will be made.

• Avoid applying self-tanner for 2 weeks prior to treatment.

• Avoid aspirin and Ibuprofen for one week prior to your treatment. Inform the doctor if you are taking blood thinners or regularly take aspirin or ibuprofen.

• Avoid alcohol for 2 days prior to treatment.

• Inform the us if have taken Accutane (oral acne medication) in the past year.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

•Diabetes.

•Pregnancy.

•Disorders stimulated by light.

•Cancer (remission under 2 years)

•Epilepsy.

•Use of photosensitive medication and herbs.

•Active infection of Herpes Simplex in treatment area.

THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

• If possible, arrive without creams or make-up on the treatment area. Otherwise please arrive 10 minutes prior to your appointment in order to clean the skin.

• Allow 30 minutes to an hour and 15 minutes for your appointment depending on the size of the treatment area.

• Pre-treatment photos will be taken.

• Just prior to treatment, you will be given eye shields to wear to protect your eyes.

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

• Use mild cleansers and moisturizers.

• Avoid Aspirin, Ibuprofen, alcohol, heavy exertion and activities which may cause flushing for 2 days after treatment

• Avoid harsh topical products such as retinols and glycolic acid products for one week after.

• Avoid direct sunlight on the treated area and use a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen of SPF 30 or greater for 4 -6 weeks after your treatment.

• Anticipate some social down-time following your treatment.

BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Sun exposure and/or usage of a tanning bed, including self-tanning products must be avoided for a minimum of 24 hours before and after the treatment, and preferably for up to 1-2 weeks to minimize the risk of post treatment temporary dyspigmentation (darkening or lightening of the skin). Please be advised a treatment will not be administered on sunburned skin.

• Avoid Aspirin, anti-inflammatory medications (i.e. Ibuprofen, Aleve), blood thinners, herbal supplements, Vitamin E, and Fish Oil for at least one week prior to and the day of microneedling to minimize bruising risk- you may restart these the day following your treatment. Accutane should be discontinued for a period of at least 6 months prior to and during the course of any microneedling treatments.

• Stop any retinols, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, hydroquinone and benzoyl peroxide products 48 hours before your treatment.

• If you have a history of cold sores, we may recommend prophylactic oral antiviral therapy in the form of Valtrex or Famvir to prevent an outbreak.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

• Pregnancy, actively infected or actively inflamed skin, skin irritation, cystic acne to area being treated, keloid scars, allergies to topical lidocaine and sunburn.

THE DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Notify your skin care specialist of any cosmetic tattoos to areas being treated.

• Topical Lidocaine will be applied in spa for 30-45 min prior to treatment

• Allow an hour and 20 minutes for your appointment.

• Inform provider of any relevant changes in your medical history and of all medications you are taking.

• Pre-Treatment photos will be taken.

WHAT TO DO AFTER YOUR TREATMENT

• Clean glasses frames, cellphone screens, and anything else that comes into direct contact with the treatment area

• Avoid picking or exfoliating the area and allow old/dry/dead skin to flake off naturally

• Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours after treatment to avoid irritation- only a mineral makeup may be applied after

• Avoid sun exposure until healed (i.e. any skin redness and/or flaking away of skin is no longer present)

• Avoid exercise that causes sweating as well as jacuzzis, saunas, and hot showers until the skin is healed

• Advil or Tylenol may be taken as directed for discomfort- cool compresses may also be used every 1-2 hours for 3-5 mins at a time if necessary

• Change your pillow case and treat your face as an open wound until healed- once healed you may return to your regular skin care routine

• For best results and efficacy, we recommend a series of 3 to 6 treatments, administered at 4-6 week intervals.