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MICRO-NEEDLING / MESOTHERAPY PRE & POST CARE

PRE- TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Hydrate – moisturize skin in the morning and evening, and drink at least 8 glasses of water per day to completely hydrate your skin and optimize treatment results.

  2. Topical retinoid therapy should be discontinued 3-4 days prior to treatment. Discontinue any irritant topical agents for 2-3 days prior to treatment.

  3. Avoid any prolonged direct exposure to the sun 5 days prior, if you must be in the sun use a zinc oxide sunscreen of at least SPF 30+.

  4. Avoid taking anticoagulants for 10 days before treatment, if medical condition allows. Consult with your physician.

post-treatment care:

  1. Immediately post treatment, avoid touching your treated skin unnecessarily. Always wash hands or use gloves before touching treated skin.

  2. During the first 48 hours post treatment, it is recommended to use the products recommended by your Esthetician.

  3. The evening of your treatment, cleanse the skin with a gentle cleanser, such as DermaQuest Essential Daily Cleanser or Alumier SensiCalm, and apply any left over serum from the treatment provided by your Esthetician or a medical grade hyaluronic acid serum such as the Dermaroller® Hyaluronic Acid syringe, DermaQuest Hydrating B5 Serum or DermaQuest Stem Cell Serum.

  4. Sleep with hair up on a freshly washed pillow case.

  5. During the first 48 hours, refrain from exercise, saunas, hot tubs, and sun-beds. – Avoid strong sunlight and do not use sun screen (after 48 hours, use sun screen every day).

  6. Avoid makeup for 24 hours. If you must use makeup in the following days, please only use a 100% pure mineral powder makeup.

  7. For further hydration and to relieve any irritation post treatment, recommended DermaQuest products can be used daily to calm, refresh, and hydrate the skin.

  8. DO NOT USE any retinols/retinoids or Vitamin C products for 5 days post treatment.

  9. DO NOT USE any products with ingredients containing Benzoyl Peroxide, BHAs, AHAs for 1 week post treatment. If skin is no longer feeling sensitive, you may resume the use of these ingredients. Start with caution and spot test before applying to the entire face the first time. If you are unsure, please check in with your skin practitioner.

  10. You may experience extreme dryness and flaking during the healing process. This is normal and can be minimized with hydrating products.