Microneedling Pre + Post Care
Pre-treatment Care
Avoid blood thinners and NSAIDs for 2 weeks before your treatment to minimize the risk of bruising UNLESS instructed to take these medications by your PCP.
Avoid antihistamine and anti-inflammatory drugs 2 weeks prior to treatment. These negate the effects of the procedure. The body’s histamine and inflammatory responses are needed post-procedure for best results.
Stop laser hair removal, electrolysis, and waxing one week prior to treatment.
Stop topical retinoids 1 week prior to treatment.
If using Accutane, a 6-month waiting period after discontinuation of medication is required.
Please notify our office if you have ever experienced facial cold sores. You may require prophylactic therapy to prevent an outbreak following your microneedling treatment.
Post-treatment Care
Avoid all direct sun and heat exposure. This includes simple day-to-day tasks such as cooking over a hot stove, sitting next to a bonfire or fireplace, hot baths or hot tubs, walking and hiking, etc.
Use sunscreen SPF 30 or higher daily for at least 2 weeks following your treatment.
Only use hydrating and reparative products given to you in your post-care kit.
You may resume normal, gentle skincare at 1 week following treatment (except for exfoliants)
You may resume normal skincare at 2 weeks following treatment.
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) + (PRF) Pre + Post Care
Pre-treatment Care
If you develop a fever, cold, or flu symptoms, or develop a cold sore, blemish, rash, etc. in the area to be treated prior to your appointment, you must reschedule (we will not treat you).
It is recommended, if you have a special event or vacation coming up that you schedule your treatment at least 2 weeks in advance (we prefer 3-4).
If you are being treated in the lip area and have a history of herpes (cold sores) with outbreaks more than 4 times a year some practitioners recommended that you are pretreated with medication. ** Please let us know if you need a prescription if you do not have this medication on hand. **
Discontinue the use of any anti-inflammatory drugs (steroidal and non-steroidal such as Asprin, Motrin (or any other Ibuprofen drugs) at least 3 days to 1 week before your treatment. With PRF. we “want” inflammation. This is one of the mechanisms of how PRF does its work.
If you are or have been on systemic use of corticosteroids (steroids) within 2 weeks of treatment, we cannot treat you. Consult your physician for approval to discontinue the use of steroids and receive treatment.
Discontinue the use of any other blood-thinning agents such as Vitamin E, Vitamin A, Gingko Biloba, Garlic, Flax Oil, Cod Liver Oil, Essential Fatty Acids (EFA’s and DHA’s) etc. at least 3 days to 1 week before and after treatment to minimize bruising and bleeding.
It is recommended that you avoid: Alcohol, caffeine Niacin Supplement, spicy foods, and cigarettes 3 days before and after your treatment. (All of these may increase the risk of bruising).
Post-treatment Care
There are minimal restrictions after your PRF injections allowing you to return to your daily activities almost immediately.
Do not touch, press, rub, or manipulate the treated area(s) for at least 8 hours after your treatment.
Avoid blood thinners and NSAIDs for 2 weeks following your treatment to minimize the risk of bruising.