Radio Frequency Microneedling Aftercare guide

• Cool the treatment area for 10-20 min for comfort using a fan or A/C. PLEASE DO NOT USE ICE unless otherwise specified.

• Use a high-factor sunscreen (at least 30 SPF) and protect the treated area from over-exposure to sunlight for at least one month after your treatment(s), starting 72 hours post treatment. Excessive tanning of any sort (sun exposure, tanning beds, and artificial tanning lotions) is not allowed in the treated areas during the entire course of the treatment.

• Bruising, redness, and swelling may occur lasting days to weeks.

• During the first two days following treatment the treatment area should be kept clean to avoid contamination or infection; any mechanical or thermal damage (AVOID hot tubs, saunas, etc.) to the area(s) must be avoided.

• ONLY USE Post Procedure Products.

• Avoid skin irritants (examples below) 1 week post-treatment:

• Products containing tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.

• Restart Pigment Control regimen prescribed for 9–18-week treatment course, use at least 2-3 times a week following the healing of treatment area (typically 3-7 days) to minimize risk of post inflammatory hyper-pigmentation, but nightly is ideal. It should be stopped 72 hours before another session.

• The number of treatment sessions depends on the individual patient and treatment aggressiveness and may vary from 3-5 sessions. Treatments are typically repeated every 4-6 weeks.

• Prophylactic antibiotic treatment may be prescribed for 1-3 days post treatment. Patient is to contact the provider if there is any indication of infection, excessive swelling, redness, undue pain, or any other unusual or untoward symptom.

• Tiny scabs may appear after 1-3 days and stay for several days following the treatment. The scabs should not be touched or scratched even if they itch and should be allowed to flake off naturally.

• Blisters are rare, but when they do occur, may be treated with a prescribed antibiotic ointment, or burn treatment cream as per provider’s discretion.

• Prophylactic antiviral therapy should be continued for patients with history of cold sores (Herpes Simplex) when treating around the mouth.