Skinpen® Microneedling

Pre-Treatment Care

• Stop use of retinol and hydroquinone products 24 hours prior
• Avoid sun exposure and spray tans/lotions 48 hours prior
• Arrive with clean skin if possible
• Avoid exfoliating products 48 hours prior to your treatment
• No lasers or fillers 2 weeks before or after treatment

Post-Treatment Care

• Treated area may be pink and mildly inflamed
• Avoid strenuous activity or perspiration for 48 hours
• Avoid use of topical products not recommended by your provider for at least 1 week post procedure
• Strictly avoid sun exposure for 24 hours as you will not be wearing sunscreen the day of the procedure
• Keep your skin clean of any cosmetics, makeup, or sunscreen for the remainder of the day
• For optimal results begin the skincare regimen below the day after your treatment

Recommended Post Treatment Skincare

Day 1-5 Post Treatment:

• Nothing on the skin for the first 24 hours except HG Lift provided by provider.
• After 24 hours use only a gentle cleanser, oil free moisturizer and physical SPF for the next 5 days.
• Can resume normal skincare after 5 days if no irritation.
• Cleanse with Obagi Gentle Cleanser
• Apply Couture Hyaluronic Serum (no moisturizer)
• Apply Couture Ultimate Sunscreen in the morning (reapply every 2 hours)