Micro-needling

To get the best out of your treatment, please follow these pre and post care recommendations.

Pre-treatment health screen

Health and Safety is a priority at Skin by Lovely. For your well-being and to avoid complications please review our pre and post-care policies in detail.

Pre-treatment instructions

STOP Hydroquinone and Retin A 3 days prior to treatment.
If you suffer from cold sores/fever blister – take Valtrex 3 days prior to treatment to prevent an outbreak.

Treatment information

Immediately after you will be red and flushed similar to sunburn.
- Light Tx (Redness will resolve within 1-2 days)
- Deep Tx (Redness will resolve within 2-3 days)
Swelling may be present when doing deeper treatments
Dryness and tightness with slight sloughing is normal

Post-treatment instructions

Anti-inflammatory medications (such as Benadryl) may be taken before bed the evening after treatment.
Avoid hot sweaty exercise for 24-48hrs.
Avoid direct sun exposure and wear sunscreen daily starting the morning after treatment.
No shaving for men for a week after treatment.
Mineral makeup can be applied to skin 24hrs after treatment.
Avoid exfoliating face washes and products such as scrubs, Clarisonic, retinol, Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic, Lactic, Malic Acid, Salicylic) No Enzyme Peels or Microdermabrasion for 10-14 days.
Lightening products (such as Lytera 2.0) may be worked into your skincare regime 5 days post treatment.
For excessive dryness you may use 30mL grapeseed oil mixed with a pea size of Aquaphor.

Home care - light treatments

Wash face with a gentle cleanser (such as Alastin’s Gentle Cleanser).
You can use a Hyaluronic Acid and Light Moisturizer.
Apply Sunblock during the day.

Home care - AM deep treatments

Wash face with a gentle cleanser (such as Alastin’s Gentle Cleanser).
Apply 4 drops of the Hyaluronic Acid.
Apply 1-2 pumps of Alastin Skin Nectar.
Apply Sunblock (Minimum of 30 SPF, such as EltaMD Physical).

Home care - PM deep treatments

Apply Sunblock (Minimum of 30 SPF, such as EltaMD Physical).
Soak a wash cloth or cotton pads in (Mix 1 Tsp of White Vinegar with 1 cup of distilled water) apply to skin for 3-5 mins and leave on skin (do not wash off).
Apply 2 pumps of Alastin’s Skin Regenerating Nectar.

Please contact us immediately if you are experiencing:

Difficulty breathing or swallowing
Intense pain in the treated area
Excessive swelling that is increasing with time
Skin color and/or temperature changes other than bruising (where skin is white or hot/cold)

If you aren’t sure if what you are experiencing is normal – call or email us! We are happy to help!