• Avoid Sun Exposure: Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners for at least 1–2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Avoid Other Skin Treatments: Do not have chemical peels, laser treatments, waxing, dermaplaning, or other exfoliating procedures in the treatment area for 1–2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Stop Active Skincare Products: Discontinue retinoids, Retin-A®, tretinoin, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, exfoliants, and other active skincare products 3–5 days before treatment.
• Avoid Blood-Thinning Supplements: If approved by your healthcare provider, avoid nonessential blood-thinning supplements such as Fish Oil, Vitamin E, and Ginkgo Biloba for 48–72 hours before treatment. Do not discontinue prescribed medications without consulting your physician.
• Cold Sore History: If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), please notify your provider prior to treatment, as preventative antiviral medication may be recommended.
• Medical History: Please inform your provider of any significant medical history, allergies, medications, recent procedures, active acne breakouts, infections, or skin conditions prior to treatment.
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Please inform your provider if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

• Procedure Duration: The treatment typically takes 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.
• Microneedling Application: Using the MD Pen medical-grade device, tiny micro-channels are created in the skin, stimulating the natural healing process. During the treatment, your practitioner will apply specialized serums or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to further boost collagen production and improve skin rejuvenation.
• Comfort and Sensation: Numbing cream is applied before the treatment to ensure your comfort. Most patients report minimal discomfort, often described as a light prickling sensation.
• Post-Treatment Expectations: After the procedure, your skin may appear red and feel sensitive, similar to a mild sunburn. This typically resolves within a few days. Typically, after 3 days, you can experience dry, flakey skin for additional 2-3 days.

• Expected Downtime: Your skin may appear red and feel warm, tight, or mildly sunburned for 24–72 hours after treatment. Mild swelling and sensitivity are also common.
• Do Not Wash Your Face: Wait at least 4–6 hours after treatment, or as directed by your provider, before cleansing the treated area. If your microneedling treatment includes growth factors, PRP, exosomes, or specialty serums, these products should remain on the skin for several hours after treatment to maximize absorption and benefit.
• First 24 Hours: Avoid makeup, strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and direct sun exposure.
• Sun Protection: Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily and limit direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks following treatment.
• Gentle Skincare: Use only gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and provider-approved products for the first 3–5 days after treatment.
• Avoid Active Ingredients: Do not use retinoids, exfoliants, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, or other active ingredients for 5–7 days or until the skin has fully recovered.
• Hydrate & Moisturize: Keep skin well hydrated using gentle healing products such as Alastin Skin Nectar, Sente Dermal Repair, hyaluronic acid serums, or other providerrecommended products.
• Avoid Picking or Scrubbing: Mild dryness, roughness, or flaking may occur as the skin heals. Do not pick, scrub, or exfoliate the treated area.
• Expected Healing: Redness generally improves within 1–3 days, while mild dryness or f laking may occur several days later as part of the normal healing process.
• Pain Relief: Tylenol® (acetaminophen) may be used if needed for discomfort. Avoid unnecessary anti-inflammatory medications unless directed by your provider, as inflammation is part of the collagen-building process.
• Treatment Series: A series of 3–6 treatments spaced approximately 4–6 weeks apart is often recommended for optimal improvement in texture, tone, acne scars, fine lines, and overall skin quality.
• Contact the Office Immediately If You Experience: Excessive swelling, worsening redness, signs of infection, blistering, severe pain, or any unexpected reaction.

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Please call or text our office with any questions regarding your treatment or recovery. We are here to help! Call or Text: (310) 598-1580

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Avoid prolonged sun exposure, tanning beds, and self-tanners for at least 1–2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Avoid Other Skin Treatments: Do not have chemical peels, laser treatments, waxing, dermaplaning, or other exfoliating procedures in the treatment area for 1–2 weeks prior to treatment.
• Stop Active Skincare Products: Discontinue retinoids, Retin-A®, tretinoin, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, exfoliants, and other active skincare products 3–5 days before treatment.
• Avoid Blood-Thinning Supplements: If approved by your healthcare provider, avoid nonessential blood-thinning supplements such as Fish Oil, Vitamin E, and Ginkgo Biloba for 48–72 hours before treatment. Do not discontinue prescribed medications without consulting your physician.
• Cold Sore History: If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), please notify your provider prior to treatment, as preventative antiviral medication may be recommended.
• Medical History: Please inform your provider of any significant medical history, allergies, medications, recent procedures, active acne breakouts, infections, or skin conditions prior to treatment.
• Pregnancy/Breastfeeding: Please inform your provider if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

• Procedure Duration: The treatment typically takes 30-45 minutes, depending on the size of the area being treated.
• Microneedling Application: Using the MD Pen medical-grade device, tiny micro-channels are created in the skin, stimulating the natural healing process. During the treatment, your practitioner will apply specialized serums or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to further boost collagen production and improve skin rejuvenation.
• Comfort and Sensation: Numbing cream is applied before the treatment to ensure your comfort. Most patients report minimal discomfort, often described as a light prickling sensation.
• Post-Treatment Expectations: After the procedure, your skin may appear red and feel sensitive, similar to a mild sunburn. This typically resolves within a few days. Typically, after 3 days, you can experience dry, flakey skin for additional 2-3 days.

• Expected Downtime: Your skin may appear red and feel warm, tight, or mildly sunburned for 24–72 hours after treatment. Mild swelling and sensitivity are also common.
• Do Not Wash Your Face: Wait at least 4–6 hours after treatment, or as directed by your provider, before cleansing the treated area. If your microneedling treatment includes growth factors, PRP, exosomes, or specialty serums, these products should remain on the skin for several hours after treatment to maximize absorption and benefit.
• First 24 Hours: Avoid makeup, strenuous exercise, excessive sweating, saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms, and direct sun exposure.
• Sun Protection: Wear a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen daily and limit direct sun exposure for at least 2 weeks following treatment.
• Gentle Skincare: Use only gentle cleansers, moisturizers, and provider-approved products for the first 3–5 days after treatment.
• Avoid Active Ingredients: Do not use retinoids, exfoliants, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, vitamin C, benzoyl peroxide, or other active ingredients for 5–7 days or until the skin has fully recovered.
• Hydrate & Moisturize: Keep skin well hydrated using gentle healing products such as Alastin Skin Nectar, Sente Dermal Repair, hyaluronic acid serums, or other providerrecommended products.
• Avoid Picking or Scrubbing: Mild dryness, roughness, or flaking may occur as the skin heals. Do not pick, scrub, or exfoliate the treated area.
• Expected Healing: Redness generally improves within 1–3 days, while mild dryness or f laking may occur several days later as part of the normal healing process.
• Pain Relief: Tylenol® (acetaminophen) may be used if needed for discomfort. Avoid unnecessary anti-inflammatory medications unless directed by your provider, as inflammation is part of the collagen-building process.
• Treatment Series: A series of 3–6 treatments spaced approximately 4–6 weeks apart is often recommended for optimal improvement in texture, tone, acne scars, fine lines, and overall skin quality.
• Contact the Office Immediately If You Experience: Excessive swelling, worsening redness, signs of infection, blistering, severe pain, or any unexpected reaction.

QUESTIONS?

Please call or text our office with any questions regarding your treatment or recovery. We are here to help! Call or Text: (310) 598-1580