Dermapen Skin Needling

Two Weeks Before Treatment 

• Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen and try to avoid excessive sun exposure.
• Do not undergo abrasive skin treatments, aesthetic fillers, injectables or laser treatments.

Two Days Before Treatment

• Avoid alcohol or coffee consumption as this can dehydrate the skin.
• Avoid abrasive scrubs, exfoliants, facial masks, self-tanners, bleaching or skin-lightening agents. This includes prescription skincare products, such as adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, Retin-A or Tazorac. 
• Avoid any active skin care, such as Vitamin A, Vitamin C, AHA and BHA.
• Avoid waxing, electrolysis or any depilatory hair removal products or methods.
• No auto-immune therapies (please consult with the physician first)
• Avoid anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil as these can interfere with the natural inflammatory process needed for skin rejuvenation.
• For those prone to cold sore breakouts – we advise using Zovirax, Valtrex or a similar medication a few days before and after treatment.

On The Day 

• Drink lots of water as this will hydrate your skin. 
• Remove make-up prior to facial treatments.
• Avoid shaving 4 hours before treatment.

Do not touch – Try to avoid touching the treatment area for 6 hours after the treatment.

Ice pack – You may use an ice pack to lessen the discomfort, bruising and swelling, but place a thin cloth like a dishtowel between the ice pack and your skin and apply only in 5-minute intervals

Moisturise and hydrate – As Skin Needling temporarily compromises your skin’s outer layer, it’s important to reinforce your skin with a moisturiser. Also, drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration which can make your skin feel excessively tight. This will also help speed up the elimination of toxins.  

Aftercare Ointments – Use only the advised aftercare ointments, applying with either a cotton bud or finger tips of thoroughly washed hands.

Apply SPF50 sunscreen – Your skin will be more exposed and susceptible to UV damage immediately post treatment. Refrain from prolonged direct sun exposure for the following weeks after a treatment if you can. 

Avoid strenuous workouts, dry saunas & steam rooms – Increased blood circulation to the face can intensify warming, tingling, itching or redness immediately after treatment. Try to avoid these activities on the day of your treatment.

Don’t over-exfoliate – You should not use any exfoliants such as scrubs, brushes or exfoliating cleansers within 3 – 4 days of your treatment. 

Avoid abrasive treatments – Avoid all abrasive treatments such as Microdermabrasion or HydraFacials for at least 2 weeks after your treatment.

Avoid makeup – Avoid makeup for 24 – 48 hours. If you must, mineral based makeups can be used to cover the facial redness that may occur.

Avoid blood thinners – You can help minimize bruising by avoiding blood thinners, like aspirin and other anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), green tea and herbal supplements for the following week after your treatment. 

Sleeping upright – For 1 – 2 days, sleeping on your back with your head somewhat elevated may help to lessen swelling and bruising.

The following conditions must be disclosed prior to treatment.

• On blood thinning medication, such as warfarin, heparin or aspirin
• Any form of abrasive treatment, use of aesthetic fillers, injectables or laser treatments 2 weeks prior to treatment
• An active infection in the treatment area or skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema or rashes
• Platelet dysfunction syndrome 
• Critical thrombocytopenia or low platelet count
• Haematological disorders or concurrent infections
• Who have immunosuppression
• Undergoing chemotherapy
• Wounded, sunburned or excessively sensitive skin
• Open lesions or active cold sores
• Severe rosacea or acne
• Have herpes simplex
• Presence of raised moles in the treatment area
• An autoimmune disease such as lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis or scleroderma 
• Melanoma or lesions suspected of malignancy
• Women who are pregnant or actively breastfeeding
• Use of Accutane, Retin-A or other medications that exfoliate or thin the skin within 6 months
• Telangiectasia/erythema may be worsened or brought out by skin exfoliation
• Use of topical tretinoin or acne treatments such as benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid within 48 hours
• Have a history of keloid scarring, abnormal wound healing or fragile skin
• Medications, herbal preparations, vitamins or food supplements that may cause fragile or dry skin