Microneedling Pre Instructions

Pre-Treatment Instructions:

• Reveal any medical conditions such as pregnancy, cold sore and fever blister tendencies, any type of allergy, recent facial peels or surgery, and all current medications (including both prescriptions and over-the-counter products) such as Accutane, tetracycline, hormone replacement therapy, or use of Retin-A.
• The patient must quit taking Accutane for 6 months prior to having a PiXel8-RF micro-needing treatment.
• DO NOT perform a PiXel8-RF Micro-needling treatment on a patient if he/she has an electronic implant (Insulin pump, pacemaker, LVAD, etc.).
• Do not use self-tanning lotions or tanning booths two weeks prior to your PiXel8-RF treatment. Do not sunbathe two weeks prior to your appointment.
• Do not use any irritating skin care products such as Retin-A or OBAGI for one week prior to treatment.
• Avoid taking NSAIDs such as Advil, Motrin, Aleve, aspirin for 1 week prior to scheduled procedure.
• Areas of dental crowns, caps, braces, or other metal dental implants may be more sensitive to the treatment and the clinician may use gauze or a tongue depressor to isolate the area to make the treatment more comfortable.