Microchanneling Pre-Treatment Care
- No Retin-A or Retinol products 24 hours 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. A microneedling treatment will not be administered on sunburned skin.
- On the day of the treatment, please keep your face clean and do not apply makeup.
- If you are taking a blood thinner, aspirin or any other medication that you have the propensity to bleed easily while on, please tell your technician. If your are under a physician's care and need to discontinue your medication for a few days, always ask your physician prior to each microneedling appointment.
- If you are planning to receive Botox, make sure that you give yourself at least 2 weeks post-Botox injections before receiving your microneedling procedure.
- If an active or extreme breakout occurs before treatment, please consult your practitioner.
- Wait 6 months following Isotretinoin use.
Microchanneling Aftercare
- Preferably, no other products (other than the products provided to you) should be applied until the following day.
- Use tepid water for the initial 24 hours to rinse the treated area. Gently pat dry with a clean towel and follow with your aftercare proucts provided. After 24 hours, you can use a gentle cleanser to cleanse the face for the next 72 hours. Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.
- Avoid exposure to dust, pet dander and other irritants as best you can. You may experience a mild allergic reaction to pets and other things you typically do not react to within the first 24 hours.
- Your skin may feel warm and tight, like a mild sunburn. Moisturize often with the aftercare products provided. You may also apply a cool, damp washcloth as desired.
- It is recommended that makeup and sunscreen not be applied for 24 hours after the procedure.
- After the initial 24 hours, apply a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with a minimal SPF 30 for two weeks. A mineral-based, chemical-free sunscreen is highly recommended.
- Do not apply any makeup with a makeup brush, especially if it is not clean. New makeup brushes, or freshly cleaned brushes are best.
- For your first treatment (and treatments at .25mm in general), you can expect mild redness, swelling and a tight warm sensation between 4-24 hours.
- Later treatments (or those with longer needling lengths), may produce redness and swelling along with tiny flecks of redness for between 4-72 hours. These are easily covered with a quality mineral makeup.
- Mild skin sloughing might occur for a few days after the treatment.
- Mild acne or milia can occur in rare cases. Don't pick them! They should go away on their own.
- Trans-Epidermal Water Loss is a common temporary side effect and can leave you feeling dry through the first week. Keep your recommended moisturizer with you during the day and apply as frequently as necessary to avoid a dry sensation. The more you moisturize, the better your results will be.
- Return for a follow-up treatment in about a month or as recommended.
- If prolonged irritation occurs, please contact us.
Pictured Above
Meredith Borodina - Advanced Modality Skincare Specialist + Expert Lash Artist