Preparing For Your SkinPen Microneedling Procedure
- If you are prone to herpes simplex outbreaks, such as cold sores, consult your provider.
- If your face or treatment area has irritated skin (sunburn, open wounds, sores) the day preceding your appointment, please contact our office before your appointment.
- This procedure may not be performed on active breakouts or open lesions. Please consult your provider prior to your Skin Pen procedure to address any such issues.
- Wait at least 6 months after isotretinoin (Accutane) use before your SkinPen procedure, as isotretinoin use may impair proper wound healing.
- If you have recently used spray or self-tanning lotions on treatment areas before your SkinPen procedure, discuss with your provider.
- Avoid sun exposure for 24 hours prior to the procedure.
- Discontinue the use of topical products containing AHAs, Retinol or Vitamin A for 24 hours prior to your SkinPen procedure.
- If you are on autoimmune therapy, ask your provider if the procedure is appropriate for you.
Post SkinPen Procedure Guidelines
- The treated area may be pink and mildly inflamed (like a sunburn) for 24-48 hours following your SkinPen procedure.
- Keep your skin clean of cosmetics or sunscreen for the remainder of the day.
- Unexpected complications may occur when products not proven safe for use with microneedling are applied post-procedure.
- Avoid strenuous exercise or excessive perspiration, as excess blood flow and sweat can cause discomfort and irritation to your compromised skin for 72 hours.
- Skinfuse® Lift HG may be applied additionally the day of the procedure to assist with skin hydration. Re-apply, as needed, up to 24 hours post procedure.
- Use a gentle cleanser and moisturizer for a week after the procedure. Wait 1 week to resume retinol and AHA/BHA (glycolic, salicylic acid) products.
- Strictly avoid sun exposure as you will not be wearing sunscreen.
- You may return to sunscreen use 24 hours following the procedure.
- Minimize sun exposure for 72 hours following the procedure.
