• STOP hydroquinone, retinol, and exfoliating acids at least 3 days prior to treatment.
• If you suffer from cold sores/fever blister – take Valtrex 3 days prior to treatment to prevent an outbreak. Please reach out to your provider if you need this prescribed for you.
• Pre-treatment of the skin with Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar 1 week before your microneedling treatment can help reduce redness and irritation after your procedure.
• Please come to your appointment with no make-up or skincare on.

• Immediately after you will be red and flushed, similar to a sunburn. This is expected and should resolve in 3-5 days.
• Your skin may be swollen, dry, and tight, with slight sloughing. This is normal and should resolve within 3-7days. DO NOT physically peel any skin off as this can cause scarring and/or hyperpigmentation that can be permanent.
• Your skin is usually fully healed by day 7
• Usually, best results are seen with a series of 3-4 treatments, depending on each patient’s skin quality and goals. For certain treatments such as acne scarring, it is typical to expect to have a series of 6-8 treatments for best results. This will be discussed with your provider at your visits and will vary for each patient.
• Skin improvement may be seen as early as after the first treatment and will continue to improve with subsequent treatments.

• Do not exercise for 24-48 hours
• Do not apply any makeup for 24 hours.
• Anti-inflammatory medications (such as Benadryl) may be taken before bed the evening after treatment
• Avoid exfoliating face washes and products such as scrubs, Clarisonic, retinol, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic, Malic Acid, Salicylic), enzyme Peels, or microdermabrasion for 10-14 days post-procedure.
• Lightening products (such as Lytera 2.0, vitamin C) may be worked into your skincare regime 5 days post-treatment
• For male patients, we recommend not to shave for a week after treatment.

Immediately after your treatment:

• Your provider will apply Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar and a hyaluronic acid serum to the treatment area while you are in the office.
• Once you leave the office, you do not have to do anything to the treatment area. Try to keep the area clean by avoiding touching your hands or clothing directly to the area.
• Wear a wide-brimmed hat and avoid direct sun exposure during this time.
• If needed, you may gently re-apply Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar and/or hyaluronic acid to the area with clean hands as needed.

AM:

• Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser (such as Alastin Gentle Cleanser or Cetaphil/Cerave gentle cleanser) and tepid water to cleanse the face for the following 72 hours and gently dry the treated skin. Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.
• Heal: Apply 1-2 pumps of Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar; the properties of this serum are ideal to expedite the healing process and amplify your treatment results.
• Hydrate: You may apply hyaluronic acid to the skin to help with dryness.
• Makeup: You may apply mineral-based make-up with clean brushes 24 hours post-procedure.
• Protect: A mineral-based SPF of 30 or higher is critical post-procedure to protect your skin from further irritation or damage.

PM:

• Cleanse: Use a gentle cleanser (such as Alastin Gentle Cleanser or Cetaphil/Cerave gentle cleanser) and tepid water to cleanse the face for the following 72 hours and gently dry the treated skin. Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.
• Heal: Apply 1-2 pumps of Alastin Regenerating Skin Nectar; the properties of this serum are ideal to expedite the healing process and amplify your treatment results.
• Hydrate: You can apply hyaluronic acid to help with dryness.
  • For excessive dryness, you may mix 30 ml grapeseed oil with a pea size of Alastin Soothe + Protect Recovery Balm or Aquaphor