
Microneedling Prep and After Care
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PRIOR TO TREATMENT:
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No Retin-A products or applications for 12 hours prior to treatment.
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No Auto-immune therapies or products for 12 hours prior to treatment.
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No prolonged sun exposure or sun burns to the treatment area 24 hours prior to treatment.
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Skin should be clean and make-up free.
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If an active or extreme breakout occurs before treatment, evaluate on a case by case basis.
PATIENT HOME PREPARATION:
Preparing the skin for this procedure will ensure optimum results. Healthy skin will respond better and results will last longer. Skin cells need nutrients for best function and a recommended anti-aging regime should include:
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Oral Supplements (omega-3, glucosamine and multivitamins)
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Cleansers and Toners
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Topical Vitamin A (avoid high dose)
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Topical Vitamin C
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Topical Antioxidants
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Topical copper peptides
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Topical Growth Factors
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Sunscreen
POST-OPERATIVE TREATMENT:
After the treatment, take precautions against sun exposure. Do not apply sunscreen for 12 hours after the treatment due to the skin’s channels being open for a period of time and due to the toxic nature of some sunscreens on the market.
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Do not perform any vigorous exercise for at least 12 hours after treatment.
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Do not apply make-up for at least 12 hours after the treatment.
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Wash the face thoroughly a few hours after treatment. Gently massage the face with tepid water, and remove all serum and other debris such as dried blood.
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For the first 1-3 days the skin will be very dry and feel tight.
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After 2-3 days patients can return to regular skin care products or as soon as it is comfortable to do so.
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Avoid alcohol based toners 10-14 days.
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Avoid direct sun exposure for at least 10 days if possible.
TREATMENT RECOVERY TIMELINE:
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Day 1: Erythema and red appearance and severity will depend upon how aggressive the treatment was performed.
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Day 2: A red hue or pink hue persists like a moderate sunburn. Swelling may be more noticeable on the second day.
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Day 3-5: Skin can be pink or normal color. Swelling subsides.