Pre/Post Microneedling Procedure Instructions & Precautions

-Avoid sun exposure/burns twenty-four 48 hours prior to treatment.

– Discontinue the use of retinoids 48 hours prior to treatment.

– You should not have an active breakout, active cold sores, or open lesions. If this occurs, your microneedling treatment should be rescheduled.

– Allow at least (twelve) 12 hours after autoimmune therapies before having a
microneedling treatment.

– Wait six (6) months following isotretinoin (Accutane) use.

– Some skin types may darken prior to lightening.

Wait at least:

Forty-eight (48) hours before or after Botox treatment to have a micro-needling treatment.

– One (1) week before or after any fillers such as Juvederm, Restylane, etc.

– One (1) month before or after laser treatments such as IPL, VBeam, etc. or chemical peels such as Vitalize, Rejuvenize, etc. or Microdermabrasion Treatments

Post-Procedure Instructions & Precautions

-Only use the Rescue Calming Complex Serum for the next twenty- four (24) hours. Do not use any other skincare products (cleansers, moisturizers, or sunblocks).

-Days 2 through 4 post procedure – Use a gentle cleanser and a zinc oxide sunblock as well as continue using the Rescue Calming Complex.

-Avoid exercise for three (3) days following the procedure.

-No sun exposure for three (3) days.

What to expect

Day 1 – Mild to moderate redness and swelling, similar to a sunburn. No sunscreen or makeup as the channels are open and we need time for them to close.

Day 2 – Some persistent redness and swelling may be present. May apply sunscreen and makeup.

Day 3 – Most redness, bruising, and swelling are almost gone.

Day 4 – Return to normal appearance without makeup.