SecretRF Microneedling Pre/Post Care

 

BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT:

• Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment

• If you do not have any contraindications, take acetaminophen 500mg prior to arrival. 

• Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaved

• No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment

  • Includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, sun exposure, etc.

• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days before and after treatment

  • Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.

• Notify clinic with any changes to your health history or medications since your last appointment

• History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment

 

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT:

• Immediately post-treatment, apply gauze soaked in isotonic saline solution to the treatment area and let sit for 5-15 minutes

• After saline solution soak, apply a post-procedure product if desired  

• Wait at least 4 hours before washing face or applying soap, cream or makeup to the treatment area

• Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen  to prevent further sun damage

• Avoid heat – hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days

• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) a few days before and after treatment

  • Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.

• Bruising, redness, swelling or a grid pattern may occur and resolve with time

  • More aggressive treatments or use of irritants in the days prior to or after treatment can lead to longer downtime

• Multiple treatments are required

Notify clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, persistent grid pattern, etc.)