Ibuprofen and its effects on microneedling? Does this negate the positive effects of the procedure?

Thank you for the excellent question and this is something that is frequently overlooked. The NSAIDS will in part negate the effect of these procedures due to the anti-inflammatory nature. We want and expect inflammation to achieve maximum results. There is vey little risk of bleeding with micro-needling but slight bruising can occur.  I hope that this helps. Dr. S

Ibuprofen and other medications that inhibit platelets can increase bruising when taken prior to microneedling.For this reason we recommend that you avoid them for about two weeks prior to any aesthetic procedure involving needles. Tylenol is not in this category. After the procedure, however we recommend that you avoid anti-inflammatory drugs completely. Again Tylenol is not in this category. With micro needling and other non-invasive facial aesthetic procedures, we are creating an injury. Your body responds with inflammation which stimulates new collagen formation and younger looking skin. Anti-inflammatory medications at this point may not totally negate the effects but certainly would be counterproductive.