Skin Needling - Pre Treatment Care

PRIOR TO YOUR SKIN NEEDLING TREATMENT:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. Ensure that your skin is free of any self-tanning products on the treated area for 1 week prior to your appointment time.

  4. 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:

  • Undergoing chemo/radiotherapy 

  • Pregnancy  

  • Any active injury or inflammation to the treatment area (E.g. active acne, mild to moderate eczema and psoriasis)

  • History of cold sores or any other local infection such as warts; you may require an antiviral prescription before treatment

  • Immunosuppressive diseases such as HIV, AIDS or immunosuppressive medications

  • Uncontrolled hormonal disorders such as Diabetes, PolyCystic Ovarian Syndrome etc

  • Use of anticoagulants or bleeding disorders

  • History of keloid or hypertrophic scarring 

  • Skin peels, laser facials or any other abrasive treatments on treated area preceding 4 weeks of treatment