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In our office we have post procedure kits that we offer our patients. That includes a growth factor, post procedural facial cleanser, post procedural moisturizer and an SPF. This should be your protocol for at least a week, or until you feel that your skin has gone back to a normal state.
Hello and thank you for your question. Typically, each office is going to have specific lines of products that they carry and will recommend as a part of your post care treatment after microneedling. With microneedling, topical products will more easily penetrate to the dermis, therefore I would recommend having your procedure done with a board certified professional that will carry a product line specifically made for these type of controlled micro-injuries. I hope this information helps you!
In our office we always send our patients home with ZO Revitatrol. I also always recommend using PRP during your microneedling treatments.Revitatrol Epidermal Repair Cream delivers essential hydration and calming for post-procedure, compromised and severely dry or irritated skin. Rich hydrators replenish lipids and restore skin’s barrier while reducing the appearance of redness.Dual-peptide formula supports natural skin renewal and improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinklesEnhances skin re-epithelialization to accelerate recoveryIdeal for daily use under sunscreenHope this helps!
Generally speaking microneedling is not recommended within two weeks after sun exposure. Microneedling involves delivering radiofrequency heat to the dermis, meaning the deeper layer of the skin. This RF heat bypasses the epidermis, the outer most layer of the...
There are many ways to microneedle safely. If the needles are small and the hand of the expert is steady then devices that reach into the dermis for scarring and lines, or epidermis for pigment, and used correctly, will heal well. As long as the chemical used for...
Hi there,I think the face, neck, decollete and hands excellent areas to treat! An added boost can be obtained with PRP.Good luck!In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD