PRIOR TO TREATMENT:  

• No Retin-A products or applications for 24 hours prior to treatment.  

• No prolonged sun exposure or sun burns to the treatment area 24 hours prior to treatment.  

• Skin should be clean and make-up free.  

 

POST-OPERATIVE TREATMENT: 

• After the treatment, take precautions against sun exposure for 7 - 10 days. 

• Do not apply sunscreen for 12 hours after the microneedling treatment.

• Do not perform any vigorous exercise for at least 24 hours after treatment.  

• Do not apply make-up for at least 12 hours after the treatment.  

• Microneedling may trigger a cold sore response in patients and a prophylaxis medication should be recommended to those who are prone to breakouts.  

 

For treatments with PRP

Leave PRP on skin for the remainder of the day. Cleanse skin prior to bed with a gentle cleanser. Growth factor serum can be used after cleansing each morning and evening until the product is completely used. 

 

For treatments without PRP

Cleanse skin with gentle cleanser and allow skin to dry, apply sheet mask given at the end of treatment for 10 - 15 minutes. After removing the mask, massage in any serum remaining on the skin and apply peptide serum, also given at the end of treatment. Aquaphor can also be applied if needed. Peptide serum should be applied every morning and night until the serum is completely used.

 

TREATMENT RECOVERY TIMELINE:  

Day 1: Erythema and redness. Severity will depend upon how aggressive the treatment was performed.  

Day 2: A red or pink hue may persist like a mild sunburn. Swelling may be more noticeable on the second day.  

Day 3: Skin can be pink or normal color. Swelling subsides. Light sloughing may occur.