MICRONEEDLING W/PRO RESTORE
Microneedling is an advanced treatment that delivers innovative techniques and powerful, professional-grade actives to help brighten the complexion, refine the look of pores, reduce the appearance of dark spots, and diminish the appearance of lines, wrinkles, stretch marks and acne scars. PRO RESTORE (concentrated serum with skin healing ingredients, peptides and Epidermal Growth Factor), Reduces downtime and improves skin recovery amplifying results. Treatment intensity can be powered up or down depending on your skin condition and desired results. Generally downtime (some mild redness and sensitivity lasts 3-5 days) your skin will be numbed with Lidocaine for this treatment making it very comfortable
Pre treatment guidelines are important to follow, so you can get the best results from your service.
microneedling pre-treatment guidelines:
Do not use topical agents that may increase your skin's sensitivity such as retinoids, exfoliants, topical antibiotics, or hydroxy acids 3-5 days prior to the treatment.
Avoid IPL/Laser procedures for at least 2 weeks prior to the service.
No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5 days prior.
Avoid unprotected sun exposure or sunburn at least one week before treatment.
Do not shave the face the day of the procedure to avoid skin irritation.
Keep makeup to a minimum day of the treatment if possible and do not experiment with new products before the treatment.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine 24-48 hours before the treatment.
Wait 7 days after administration of neurotoxin such as Botox and 14 days after administration of dermal fillers.
Contraindications
The treatment must not be performed when the client has any of the following conditions or is undergoing any of these treatments:
• Have a known history of clotting or bleeding disorders such as hemophilia.
• Are immune deficient or immune suppressed due to medical conditions or medications.
• Suffer from uncontrolled diabetes (high blood sugar).
• Take anticoagulant (blood thinner) therapies such as warfarin,heparin, or low dose aspirin.
• Suffer from an active skin infection, including bacterial, viral, or fungal infection. • Suffer from an infection such as hepatitis or HIV.
• Have or had eczema, psoriasis, vitiligo, or auto-immune disease.
• Have an active rash on the face.
• Have a current outbreak of cold sores (herpes).
• Are currently taking acne medication with the ingredient isotretinoin (Accutane) or have taken isotretinoin in the past 6 months.
• Have actinic keratoses, keloid scars (or a history of keloid scars), warts, or birthmarks or moles in the treatment area.
• Are planning to be in the sun in the two weeks following the procedure.
• Suffer from a known malignancy or are undergoing or about to undergo treatments using chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroids.
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Are allergic to stainless steel or to topical or local anesthetics or have a history of contact dermatitis to these products.