SkinPen Pre/Post Care instructions
SkinPen, by Crown Aesthetics is the first FDA-cleared microneedling device, trusted by LUX Aesthetics to deliver smoother, more radiant and younger-looking skin to patients. This treatment has been proven to be safe and effective for patients, delivering results that can last up to 6-months.
Prior to receiving a SkinPen microneedling treatment by LUX Aesthetics is very important to read and follow the below pre and post treatment care instructions.
SkinPen Microneedling Pre-Care
Pregnant or Nursing?
Patients who are pregnant or nursing are not able to receive SkinPen microneedling.
Sunburned?
Avoid sun exposure prior to your appointment, if you have a sunburn, you will not be able to treated by LUX Aesthetics.
Stop Using These Skincare Products 3-days Before
Patients should stop using skincare products that contain (tretinoin, retinol, AHA/BHA, salicylic, hydroquinone) no later than 3-days before your SkinPen microneedling appointment.
Clean Skin Day of Treatment
Arrive to your appointment with clean skin. There should be no makeup, perfume, powder present on the skin in the area to be treated.
Come To Appointment Full and Hydrated
Be sure to have eaten a recent meal and be hydrated prior to your appointment.
SkinPen Microneedling Post-Care
Cleanse with Just Water For 24-Hours
After receiving a SkinPen microneedling treatment patients should cleanse their skin with nothing but cool water and pat dry for 24-hours.
No SPF For 24-Hours
As mentioned above, patients should not use any skincare products for 24-hours, which includes the use of SPF.
Mild Cleanser and Light Moisturizer For 72-Hours
After 24-hours has gone by, patients should use a mild cleanser and light moisturizer for the first 72-hours. A great option for these are Skinbetter Cleansing Gel, and Trio Rebalancing Moisture Treatment. Ask me for details on purchasing.
No Picking Dry Skin!
Patients should not pick any dry or peeling skin post treatment. It is normal for light skin flaking and sensitivity to occur.
No Exercising For 48-Hours
SkinPen patients should avoid exercising for 48-hours after treatment, but casual walking and low lift activities are okay.
No Makeup for 48-Hours:
Avoid the use of makeup for 48-hours after treatment This will give your skin time to heal and reduce the risk of infection.
No Heat For 72-Hours:
Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and swimming pools for 72-hours after treatment.
Resuming Normal Skincare After 72-Hours:
You may resume your normal skincare 72-hours after treatment or once skin feels healed.
Avoiding Exposure To Sun For 10-Days:
Always use a physical sunscreen of SPF-30 or greater daily. Avoid exposure to sun for 10 days following this treatment. Skinbetter is a great option. Ask me for details or to purchase.
Questions?
If you have any questions post treatment, please feel free to call, text or email us with any point. We can do a video call to discuss any issues or concerns.
Pre & Post Care Instructions for Dermaplaning
Pre Care
Stop use of any scrubs, Retin-A, retinols, take home microdermabrasion, glycolic or any other peels, exfoliants, or tanning products at least 72 hours prior to your appointment.
Accutane use must be discontinued for a minimum of 6-12 months.
If you experience cold sores / Herpes outbreaks in the area to be treated, it may be advised to begin taking an antiviral medication one day prior to treatment.
Post Care
Use a gentle cleanser twice daily for a minimum of 7 days.
Apply a hydrating moisturizer at least twice daily for a minimum of 7 days.
Avoid applying products containing exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, retinol, tretinoin, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic acid, salicylic acid, astringents, toner, etc.) for at least 24 hours.
No scrubs, polishes, or aggressive brushes should be used for 1-2 weeks.
Avoid sun exposure for at least 72 hours. Your skin will be more sun sensitive after dermaplaning. Apply sunscreen, wear a hat, and seek shade if possible when outdoors.
Avoid excessive sweating and heat (such as steam rooms, saunas, and heavy workouts) for at least 72 hours.
Avoid chlorine for 24 hours.
Avoid facial waxing for 1 week post-treatment.
Avoid dermal fillers and neuromodulator injections (Botox, Dysport, etc.) for 2-4 weeks.
Remember that product absorption levels will be elevated after your dermaplane.
You may experience slight peeling for the first few days following treatment, however this is uncommon.
Slight windburn sensation and/or blotchiness are normal in the first few days.
Some skincare products may tingle or slightly burn for the first few days.
It is possible to experience post-dermaplane breakouts. If this occurs, contact your esthetician to be recommended an acceptable acne treatment.
PRP + Micro Needling Pre & Post Care Instructions Treatment Overview: PRP therapy for the face is a treatment that involves withdrawing a patient's own blood, processing it so that only the enriched cells (platelet-rich plasma) remain, and infusing it into the facial tissue through Micro Needling. PRP contains essential proteins that stimulate new cell growth, helping to improve your complexion, skin texture and to restore lost facial volume. Due to the natural variation in quality of platelet-rich plasma, results will vary between individuals. Some patients may require multiple sessions to obtain desired outcomes.
You should not have PRP treatment done if you have any of the following conditions:
An impaired immune system due to immunosuppressive diseases, HIV, HTV, or immunosuppressive medications
Skin conditions and diseases including: Facial cancer, existing or uncured. This includes SCC, BCC and melanoma, systemic cancer, and chemotherapy.
Steroid therapy, dermatological diseases affecting the face (i.e. Porphyria), communicable diseases, blood disorders and platelet abnormalities, anticoagulation therapy (i.e. Warfarin)
A history of medication over the past 2 months that could affect the skin, i.e., Accutane
Pacemakers, a history of a severe heart disorder, arrhythmias
Pregnant or lactating • Blood thinning medications or blood clotting disorders
Any active skin disease or disorder around the treatment site; acne, eczema, psoriasis
A history of keloids or abnormal wound healing
Any surgical procedure in the treatment area within 3 months Prior to Treatment, Inform Your Provider of the Following:
If you have a history of facial and/or nasal herpes or fever blisters to receive advice on antiviral therapy prior to treatment.
If you have a history of any significant allergy or skin sensitivity
If you have any implants that could be metal • If you are taking broad beta-blockers such as Inderal (Propranolol), please inform your provider as this medication may need to be changed to a select beta-blocker in advance of the treatment.
If you have recently had a facial peel or surgery
Recent use of self-tanning lotions, tanning booths, or prolonged sun exposure 24 hours prior to treatment
All current medications and supplements including blood thinning, Accutane and use of Retin-A products
If you have had Hormone replacement therapy
If you have a history of Keloid scarring
f you are pregnant or lactating 7 DAYS BEFORE Treatment:
Avoid chemical peels, waxing, electrolysis, Laser treatments, or threading
Discontinue blood thinning agents such as vitamin E, vitamin A, Ginko, Garlic, Flax, Cod Liver Oil, and Essential Fatty Acids, and multivitamins, a minimum of 7 days (preferably 14 days) prior to treatment. It is fine to continue iron and vitamin D.
If you are taking any blood thinners, please let your provider know immediately, as they may represent a contraindication to this treatment. These medications include Plavix, Coumadin and Heparin.
Avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Iburprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications. We want inflammation to occur – as this is one mechanism by which PRP works.
You may use Tylenol (acetaminophen) as needed prior to the treatment.
Prescription medications (including heart and blood pressure medication) should be taken as prescribed right up to, and including, the day of and the day after your treatments.
Avoid excessive sun or heat exposure. Please see reverse side of page 3 DAYS BEFORE Treatment:
Avoid topical products such as Tretinoin (Retin-A), Retinols, Retinoids, Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acid, Salicylic Acid, or other “anti-aging”, “acne”, and “bleaching” products. Also AVOID waxing, bleaching, tweezing, or the use of hair removal cream on the area to be treated.
Avoid excessive sun exposure and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily of SPF 30 or higher. Day of Treatment
Day of Treatment
Please arrive to the office with a “clean face”. Do not wear makeup. No lotions, makeup or other topical products should be applied on the day of the procedure.
If the area to be treated requires shaving due to hair involvement, please shave the area the evening prior to your visit, to avoid any trauma or rash from shaving.
A topical anesthetic cream will be applied for about 45 minutes prior to your procedure. Immediately Following Treatment:
You may expect a certain degree of discomfort, redness, and/or irritation during and after treatment.
You may have a bruise at the blood draw site.
You will look as though you have a moderate to severe sunburn and your skin may feel warm and tighter than usual. This typically diminishes within the same day or within 24 hours.
If you experience any pain or discomfort you may take Tylenol or other Acetaminophen-containing products as directed. Cold compresses can be applied to reduce swelling if necessary.
Do not take any anti-inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen, Motrin or Advil. These agents will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical and responsible for your skin rejuvenation.
Light scabs may form in the treated area and remain for 24 to 48 hours.
Do not pick or scratch treated skin but instead keep it moisturized.
Avoid vigorous exercise, sun and heat exposure for at least 24 hours following your treatment.
Make sure you only use clean linens and towels during the healing process.
Avoid pets and small children having contact with treated skin for the first 12 - 24 hours.
During the healing phase, be sure to disinfect your cell phone or landline phone with alcohol wipes before use. Try to avoid your treated skin’s contact with the phone by choosing a hands-free option. After Treatment Care:
Continue to avoid aspirin, Advil, Motrin, Iburprofen, Naproxen, Voltaren and other anti-inflammatory medications for 3 days after your procedure (if possible try for 7 days).
Use a gentle cleanser (i.e. Avene Clean-Ac Cleanser) and tepid water to cleanse the face for the following 72 hours.
Use a gentle moisturizer as needed.
Avoid excessive sun exposure, including tanning booths, and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily of SPF 30 or higher.
Avoid warm environments (i.e., hot tubs, jacuzzis, steam rooms, hot yoga, saunas, etc.) for 3 days post treatment.
By day two or three, your skin may feel a bit dry. This is normal and will resolve on its own.
You may return to your skin care products and makeup when your skin is not irritated, typically 4 -5 days after treatment.
You will begin to see improvements in the overall texture and tone shortly after your treatment, but the overall effects take up to 3 months, for optimal improvement.
New collagen formation takes 4-6 weeks to develop; please be patient.
It is recommended to have a minimum of 3 treatments, 4 weeks apart for maximum benefit. Contact the Office Immediately if any of the Following Signs of Infection Occur:
Drainage – looks like pus
Increased warmth at or around the treated area
Fever of 101.5 or greater
Severe pain that is unresponsive to over-the-counter pain relievers