Who is NOT a good candidate?

If you:

• are pregnant or nursing

• have any of the following: active skin cancer in the treatment area(s); open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)

• an allergy to stainless steel or lidocaine

• a hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or bleeding dysfunction

• tendency to form keloid scars

• immunosuppression

• poor wound healing response

• have taken oral retinoids/isotretinoin (e.g. Accutane, Absorica, Amnesteem, Claravis) in the past 3 months

General Instructions:

• Discontinue the use of Retin A, Retinols, Vitamin A creams and other topical medications for 1 week before your microneedling treatment.

• 1 week prior to treatment: minimize sun exposure.

• 1 week prior to treatment, discontinue aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), coconut oil, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil; ingestion of fish), ginseng, gingko, turmeric/curcumin, St.John's Wort.

• 3 days prior to treatment, avoid ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil). (You may resume after the procedure.)

• Acetaminophen/Tylenol is fine to take before or after treatment.

• Note: if you need to take medications for medical reasons, do not discontinue without discussing with your prescribing healthcare provider.

• Day of treatment: if you are prone to cold sores, take your medication (e.g. acyclovir or valacyclovir/Valtrex).

• Cleanse the treatment area well prior to your appointment.