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RF Microneedling Pre & Post Care Instructions
RF Microneedling Pre & Post Care Instructions
For best results, please follow these instructions.
Before Your Treatment:
- Do not wear makeup on the day of treatment.
- Excess hair may need to be shaved. Men should be cleanly shaven.
- No sun-tanning or self-tanners 4 weeks prior to treatment (includes spray tans, tanning lotions, tanning beds, laying in the sun, general sun exposure resulting in a mild tan, etc.).
- Avoid skin irritants for several days before and after treatment (i.e. products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.).
- Notify the clinic if there have been any significant changes to your health or medications after completing the consent form or after your last appointment.
- History of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment.
After Your Treatment:
- Follow all recommendations made by your provider regarding care for your skin including using approved skincare regime.
- Wait at least 4 hours before washing face or applying soap, cream, or makeup to the treatment area.
- Avoid sun exposure and use a broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen to prevent further sun damage.
- Avoid excessive heat such as hot tubs, saunas, etc. for 1-2 days after your treatment.
- Avoid products that may be irritating to the skin for a few days before and after treatment (i.e. products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, vitamin C/ascorbic acid, astringents, etc.).
- Bruising, redness, swelling, or a grid pattern may occur and will resolve with time.
- More aggressive treatments or use of irritants in the days prior to or after the treatment can lead to longer downtime.
- Multiple treatments will be required to optimize results.
- Notify the clinic of any concerns (blistering, excessive redness/swelling, persistent grid pattern, etc.).
- Follow all recommendations regarding resuming your normal skincare regime, as provided by your provider.
- Contact your provider with any questions about your skin’s appearance.
If you have any questions, contact us at:
Seattle Aesthetics
Phone: 206-735-7588
Email: [email protected]
If you have any questions, contact us at:
Seattle Aesthetics
Phone: 206-735-7588
Email: [email protected]
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