Everything You Need To Know For Your Microchanneling Treatment
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Do not use acids like AHA’s/BHA’s, Retinols, hydroquinone, benzoyl peroxide or over-the-counter topical medications for 7 days.
Avoid IPL/Laser, chemical peels, unprotected sun exposure or sunburn 2 weeks prior to treatment.
Do not have electrolysis, facial waxing, or use depilatories for 5 days
Must wait 2 weeks post filler & Botox
Must wait 6 months after being on Accutane
Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen, Advil, Motrin for 3 days prior. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for skin rejuvenation.
Use a broad spectrum UV protection (min SPF 30) and reapply per instructions on the bottle.
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Do not participate in activities that would cause excessive sweating for 48 hours
Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms, or saunas or go swimming
Flaking or peeling may start 3-5 days after treatment. Allow skin to flake off naturally. Do not pick. Picking could cause scarring or hyperpigmentation.
Keep your skin moisturized at all times with a medical-grade Hyaluronic Acid serum and light moisturizer. Apply to skin every 2 hours if needed.
Avoid sun exposure and excessive heat. Use a broad spectrum UV protection (min SPF 30) for at least 3-4 weeks and reapply per instructions on the bottle.
After 5-7 days you may start your regular skincare routine again, including the use of Retinol once your skin is no longer irritated.
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Pregnancy or Breastfeeding
Keloid Scars
Sunburn
Allergy to topical lidocaine
Extended use of steroids
Scleroderma
Blood thinning medication
Cystic acne in the area being treated
Hemophilia
History of any type of cancer
History of eczema, psoriasis or other chronic conditions
Allergy to metal
Active cold sores. If you are prone to cold sores anti-viral mediation is recommended 2 days prior
Immunosuppression
Cardiac abnormalities
History of solar keratosis, diabetes or warts on targeted area
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Topical numbing cream containing Benzocaine, Lidocaine and Tetracaine is applied.
