SKIN NEEDLING PRE CARE & CONTRAINDICATIONS
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Avoid using all exfoliants and products containing irritants (vitamin A, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid) the day before and the day of your treatment.
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Ensure you’re not sunburnt for at your appointment time. Make sure to apply sunscreen of at least SPF 30+ or higher on a daily basis.
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Ensure that your skin is free of any self-tanning products on the treated area for 1 week prior to your appointment time.
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Avoid any treatments, such as waxing & skin peels, that could irritate your skin for 1 week prior to your appointment time.
PRIOR TO YOUR APPOINTMENT:
Please take a moment to read the information below and advise us if you are experience any of the following:
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Undergoing chemo/radiotherapy
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Pregnancy
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Any active injury or inflammation to the treatment area (E.g. active acne, mild to moderate eczema and psoriasis)
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History of cold sores or any other local infection such as warts; you may require an antiviral prescription before treatment
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Immunosuppressive diseases such as HIV, AIDS or immunosuppressive medications
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Uncontrolled hormonal disorders such as Diabetes, PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome etc
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Use of anticoagulants or bleeding disorders
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History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring
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Skin peels, laser facials or any other abrasive treatments on treated area preceding 4 weeks of treatment
SKIN NEEDLING POST CARE
DAY 1-3 WHAT TO EXPECT
Following your skin needling treatment, your skin may feel tender and warm to touch, like a mild sunburn sensation. This is perfectly normal and should subside by the following day. You can also expect to experience some redness and slight swelling around the areas that have been treated. This should last no longer than 2-3 days.
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DAY 4-6 WHAT TO EXPECT
4-6 days after your skin needling treatment, you may notice that your skin becomes a little rough, dry and flaky as a result of increased skin cellular turnover. Other side effects such as bumps and breakouts can also be experienced after skin needling, but not everyone will experience this.
AVOID: Anything that can make the skin feel hot, such as hot steamy showers, spa baths, saunas, and vigorous exercises, for 1-2 days. Avoid the application of makeup in the first 24 hours after treatment.
RECOMMENDED: Apply a cool compress to the treated area such as a cold face washer to alleviate any discomfort and or swelling. A minimum of SPF 30+ worn every day. We recommend O Cosmedics sunscreen that we sell online and in clinic. Apply gentle skincare products only, avoiding products containing irritants (e.g. vitamin A, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid) for 5-7 days after treatment or until skin returns to its usual appearance.
