Micro-needling is a safe natural, holistic alternative for resurfacing the skin using microneedles without an aggressive machine which is safe for all skin types. When combined with autologous (your own) Platelet, this treatment provides optimal results to improve wrinkles, large pores, scars, stretch marks and overall skin appearance by stimulating new
collagen/growth factors formation.

PRE – TREATMENT INSTRUCTIONS
• Avoid Accutane ( drug used to treat severe acne that hasn't responded to other treatments) for the past 6
  months.
• Do not use topical agents that may increase sensitivity of skin: retinoids, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, acids
  that may be drying or irritating to the skin (such as alpha hydroxyl acid (AHA) beta hydroxyl acids (BHA),
  exfoliating masks, salicylic acids, hydroquinone, and benzoyl peroxide acne products) 5-7 days prior.
• Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen,  for 3 days prior to treatment. These agents
  will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.
• Avoidance of IPL/Laser procedures, unprotected sun exposure or sunburn for 2 weeks prior
• No waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis to area being treated 5-7 days prior
• No shaving the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation. If there is dense hair present in the treatment area,
  closely shave the area the day before you arrive to your appointment.
• Moles, warts or actinic (solar) keratosis cannot be treated.
• If you are prone to cold sores, take antiviral agent for 2 days prior to and day of treatment.

OPTIONAL
Preparing the skin for this procedure will ensure optimum results. Healthy skin will respond better and results will last longer. Skin cells need nutrients for best function.
Skin care for pre-conditioning 4-6 weeks prior. We can recommendations if pre-conditioning needed.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Pregnancy, actively infected or actively inflamed skin, skin irritation, cystic acne to area being treated, keloid scars, allergies to topical lidocaine and sunburn.

DAY OF TREATMENT
Skin is clean without lotion, oil, makeup, powder, perfume or sunscreen. Patient may wash face in office upon arrival.

Inform provider of any relevant changes in your medical history and of all medications you are taking.
Please notify us of any cosmetic tattoos to areas being treated.