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Micro needling Pre-Treatment
Pre treatment advice : have botox or fillers laser for 2 weeks prior to your micro-needling session,
stop all use of retinol - check all serums and moisturisers as these can contain small doses you are unaware of 3-7 days prior to treatment.
Do not shave or wax on day of treatment.
Don't exfoliate on day of treatment.
Aftercare / Post care
First 24 hours: redness, minor swelling, in some cases possible spot bleeding
1-2 days: mild redness, reduced swelling, minor itching and tight sensation
3-4 days: potential slight dryness/tightness. Frequent use of moisturisers containing ceramides can work well to alleviate this
4-5 days: full recovery
Detailed post treatment guidelines will be given upon consultation but general guidelines include:
No additional products to be applied to skin post treatment other than products applied by Carlie. This includes SPF and any mineral make up, although SPF and mineral make up may be applied the following day after treatment. The following day skin may be cleansed using tepid water and a gentle, non-acid cleanser.
Showering as opposed to bathing is preferable after treatment (tepid water on face only)
2-7 days following treatment, apply the moisturiser supplied by carlie, and use the sterile water to clean face for day 1-2 after treatment , you can apply any left over serum (carlie will provide you with this) to skin prior to moisturiser .
Avoid touching, scratching or picking the skin (wash hands first before touching face)
Avoid friction on skin and excess heat (heavy exercise, sauna, steam room) until fully recovered
Avoid sun exposure and sunbeds during a course of professional treatments.
Total elimination of sun exposure and sunbed treatments is advised.
Apply SPF 30 min. product on a daily basis from the day after treatment onwards.
Reapply SPF 2-3 times per day if exposed to excess UV radiation.
In the unlikely event of any persistent redness or irritation occurring inform Carlie immediately
Exercise to be avoided on day of treatment.
Keep hydrated and keep skin moisturised
It is advisable to resume gently exfoliating skin (e.g. enzyme exfoliator) approx. 5-7 days after treatment depending upon how skin is recovering