Radiofrequency Microneedling Aftercare Instructions
Immediately after your Radiofrequency Microneedling treatment you may notice a few of the following things:
- Redness
- Red needle puncture marks
- Itchiness
These issues above are common and should resolve over the next few days. Your final result will be seen in about 1 week after treatment.
You should not touch your face for the remainder of the day and night after your treatment. You may cleanse your skin with cool water and a gentle cleanser, followed by a moisturizer and sunscreen the next morning.
Things to avoid:
- Going in the sun without sunscreen.
- Going in the sauna or steam room for one week.
- Strenuous Exercise for 24
- Using AHA, Rentinols, Vitamin C, or oil based make up for one week after your treatment.
- Facials, facial waxing, Glycolic or AHA peels, IPL or energy based treatments, micro needling, microdermabrasion for two weeks.
- Exfoliating your skin for one week.
Cold Sores
There may be a small
chance that a treatment may induce an outbreak of facial cold sores in patients
with a previous history. If you get cold sores after a treatment, please
contact us for a follow up appointment.
Retreatment
Your next session should occur between 2-4 weeks after the first treatment.
Download the English instructions here: Radiofrequency Microneedling Aftercare Instructions (English Version)
Download the Spanish instructions here: Radiofrequency Microneedling Aftercare Instructions (Spanish Version)