RADIOFREQUENCY (RF) MICRONEEDLING

Avoid Sun Exposure: Limit sun exposure and avoid tanning beds for a few weeks before the procedure. Sunburned or tanned skin can be more prone to complications like hyperpigmentation.

Topical Products: Discontinue the use of retinoids, glycolic acids, and other exfoliating agents at least a week before the treatment.

Hydrate Your Skin: Hydrated skin can better tolerate the procedure, and it may also aid in the healing process.

Avoid Certain Medications: Inform your practitioner about any medications or supplements you are taking. Some medications, such as blood thinners, may need to be adjusted before the treatment to minimize the risk of bruising.

Avoid Strenuous Exercise: Avoid vigorous exercise on the day of the treatment. Sweating and increased blood flow can potentially increase the risk of infection.

• Please avoid hot showers or saunas within 24 hours of treatment (gentle washing only).
• Avoid vigorous activity, alcohol consumption, exercise and saunas within at least the first week post treatment.
• Apply a UVA/UVB sunblock with an SPF of 30+ regularly. When outdoors, always use an umbrella, cap or any other available protection to protect against sunlight. UV radiation from the sun, even on a cloudy day, may cause hyperpigmentation of the treated area.
• It is highly recommend to hydrate very well with water for 3 days post treatment.
• You may experience some short-term skin responses including but not limited to the following:
• You may feel a burning sensation for 1-2 hours after treatment. Cooling with ice packs can relieve the treated area. Please ensure the ice pack is wrapped in a clean and dry gauze or towel to prevent water from the melting ice permeating into the treated area.
• Redness and swelling may occur. This is a normal response and duration will depend on individual treatments but is typically 1-3 days. You may take a Benadryl or Zyrtec to help with swelling.
• In rare cases, the overall skin tone may become darker with crust formation 1-2 days after treatment. This is normal and you do not need to be concerned.
• Do not forcibly scrub or remove epidermal debris or crusts. Please allow them to exfoliate naturally. Never use scrubbing agents or exfoliants.
• The RF delivers heat deep in the skin which can result in a purge or breakout post treatment. This is normal and breakouts should resolve within 1-2 weeks. If the breakouts are more than a few, please reach out to us so we can evaluate if a prescription should be used to help during the purging process.
• You may cleanse the treated area, apply make-up, shave and shower 24 hours after treatment.
• Moisturise as needed or at least 1-2x that day.
• Make sure to apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 30 or higher, on top of your moisturiser.
• Do not use products with active ingredients.
• Avoid using alcohol-based skincare and cosmetics within at least 2 weeks after treatment.
• Resume normal products once flaking/dryness has subsided or after 5-7 days. 
• Do not use Retin-A, Retinols, Tretinoin, for 7 days post procedure. 

Side effects

You are likely to experience one or more of the following side effects:

• Bleeding
• Redness
• Bruising
• Itching
• Dryness
• Pin prick marks on the skin

These issues above are common and should resolve over the next few days.

Results

You can start to see a difference in your skin at 1 week but full results will not be seen until 8-12 weeks post procedure.

You will want to schedule your next treatment in 4-6 weeks. We usually recommend 2-4 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart if you are doing a series.

Following pre- and post-treatment care guidelines will help optimise your results. Our Doctors or Skin 
Therapists will walk you through any contraindications or side-effects that might impact you.