Pre treatment advice - Skin Needling
- Wait 2 weeks after Botox before needling.
- Wait 6 months after finishing any of the Accutane family before starting needling.
- After IPL or laser, wait 2 weeks before needling.
- Peels should be performed 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after needling.
- No facial waxing 12 hours before needling.
- Don’t shave 12 hours before skin needling.
POST-Treatment advice - Skin Needling
- Sun protection must be worn, no compliance - no treatment.
- Mineral makeup can be worn after treatment.
- Use a gentle cleanser, serum and moisturizer for 1-2 days after needling.
- No swimming for 48 hours after needling.
- No retinols or acids for 72 hours after needling.
- No exercise for 24 hours after needling.
- No solarium or spray tanning for 2-3 days after needling.
- No waxing for 5 days post treatment.
- Wait 12-24 hours after needling to shave (depending on skin trauma).