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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.)

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