MICRONEEDLING
PRE/POST-CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Park’s experienced providers will do everything possible to ensure you achieve your desired results! Here are a few things you can do to improve your results and reduce possible adverse effects.

If you’re looking for Morpheus8 pre- and post-care instructions, you can find those here.

pre-care

AVOIDING COMPLICATIONS

  • Avoid alcohol and NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.), aspirin, or other anti-inflammatory or blood-thinning medications two days before your treatment. If any of these are prescribed by your doctor, check with them before discontinuing.

  • Avoid alpha & beta hydroxy acids such as glycolic acid, lactic acid, salicylic acid; retinoids (vitamin A) such as tretinoin, retinol or retinaldehyde; benzoyl peroxide; and hydroquinone, kojic acid or azelaic acid for 5 days prior to treatment.

  • Avoid vitamin E, omega-3, ginseng, garlic, ginkgo, or St. John’s wort supplements for two days before or after treatment.

  • Avoid exercise or sex six hours before and 24 hours after your treatment. 

  • Come without makeup, or plan to remove your makeup when you arrive. Beards should be clean-shaven.

  • If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, contact your family doctor to discuss an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment.

POST-TREATMENT PLANNING

  • It is common to experience redness and sensitivity for 1-3 days post-treatment. Consider scheduling your treatment with this in mind.

  • You’ll be booked for a post-treatment assessment eight weeks after the last treatment in your series so we can monitor your progress and discuss how to maximize and protect your results. 

Some people are not able to have microneedling treatments. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or experiencing a new facial rash or irritation, let us know right away -- we may have to reschedule your treatment or consider an alternative.

POST-care

COMMON SIDE EFFECTS

  • You may experience redness, pain, itching, mild discolouration, and tenderness at your treatment sites. This is normal and should only last 1-3 days. If you have acne, it is normal for your acne to flare in the 1-2 weeks following your treatment. If you experience anything else, please email us so we can assess how we can help.

WHEN TO CONTACT US

  • If you have significant swelling, prolonged redness (beyond a week), worsening discomfort, or any other concerns, please email us so we can assess how we can help.

SKIN CARE

  • Guard against infection by keeping the skin clean, especially in the first 48h.

  • Avoid topical retinol and acid-based products for 2-3 days after your treatment.

LIFESTYLE

  • Avoid exercise, sex, extreme heat (saunas, sunbathing, hot yoga, etc.) and swimming pools for 24-48 hours after treatment.

  • Avoid direct sunlight for 1-3 days post-treatment. Wear sunscreen and a brimmed hat for the best protection if you need to go outside.

Microneedling results will peak at close to 2-3 weeks post-treatment, and we recommend repeating your treatment in 3-6 weeks, depending on your skin concern for a total of 3-6 treatments for optimal results. Feel free to book this online or ask a team member at Park.