Client Results

MICRONEEDLING PREADVICE

Prior to your Micro-needling treatment, please observe the following:

• No Retinoid/retinol products or applications 3 days prior to your treatment.
• No auto-immune therapies or products 24 hours prior to your treatment.
• No prolonged sun exposure to the face 24 hours prior to your treatment. Treatment will not be administered on sunburned skin.
• No tanning beds or self-tanning products for three days prior to the treatment.
• None of the following can be used or performed two weeks prior to treatment: chemical peels, waxing, and chemical depilatories.
• Microneedling cannot be performed while pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you are taking a blood thinner, aspirin or any other medication that can encourage you to bleed easily, please advise. If you are under a doctor's care for a medical condition and are on a prescribed high dose of blood thinners then you may need need to discontinue your medication for a few days before you can have the treatment, always ask your Doctor before stopping any medication and check with your doctor prior to each Micro-needling appointment.
• If you are planning to receive Botox or Fillers, make sure that you give yourself at least 3 weeks after your botox injections before receiving your Micro-needling treatment. Micro-needling is always best prior to either of these treatments if it can be planned this way, if not please leave around 3 weeks.
• If an active or extreme skin condition breakout occurs before treatment, please get in touch as we cannot perform Micro-needling on any active skin condition, so it may be necessary to reschedule.
• On the day of the treatment, please keep your face clean and do not apply makeup.

MICRONEEDLING AFTERCARE
Correct post treatment care is of the utmost importance;-

• Use only the aftercare kit for the first 48 hours.
• Sleep on a clean pillowcase
• Avoid the sun after microneedling
  Stay out of the sun for the first 48 hours as it is not advisable to apply sunscreen immediately post treatment. For the first 2 weeks after microneedling, Sunscreen should be worn everyday regardless,it is extra important to protect your healing skin from sun damage during the recovery process. Always use sun screen SPF30 or above.
• Avoid active topical skin care products for 7 days after microneedling
• Don’t use any products that have active ingredients such as retinol or alpha acids since these can irritate your skin even more. You should only use the aftercare kit you have been given today.
• Do not use makeup after microneedling
  It is vital that you let your skin breathe for 24 hours after the treatment. The skin channels are open, and applying makeup can penetrate the pores causing further irritation. You should wait 24 to 48 hours before using makeup, leaving enough time for the skin to recover.
• Avoid intensive exercise that will make you sweat
  Sweating will cause your pores to reopen, meaning that any bacteria will be able to enter the skin punctures. This can lead to a either a reaction or infection.
  This means you should skip the gym, and you also have a good excuse to avoid intensive house chores in the first 3 - 4 days!
• Avoid long hot baths and showers after microneedling
  Don’t take a bath for 1 day, and don’t go for long baths and showers during the first week of your recovery. Avoid spas and saunas.
• Do not swim after microneedling.
• Avoid waxing and other forms of hair removal such as depilatory creams for 7 days.
• Avoid further clinical treatments after microneedling:
  These include but are not limited to microdermabrasion, laser, IPL, chemical peels and muscle stimulation.
• Avoid spray tan (or self-tanning) after microneedling
  Do not apply spray tanning or fake tanning creams for 2 - 3 weeks after the treatment.
• Avoid touching the treated area. Wash hands when applying the recommended aftercare product.