• discontinue use of any Retinols, benzoyl peroxide, AHAs (glycolic acid, lactic acid) and BHAs (salicylic acid)

• Do not consume alcohol 72 hours prior to treatment

• If any laser done or any facial 4-6 weeks before microneedling treatment

• You cannot be sunburnt or tanned by tanning booth , salon or sun

• No waxing/electrolysis/depilatory creams 5-7 days pre treatment

• Do not shave your skin the day of treatment

• No tanned skin by self tanner broken skin or infected or acne

• Cannot be pregnant

• If you are unsure of any medical condition present or are on medications please consult your doctor

Avoid for 24 hours

• makeup

• excessive sweating (gym, leisure exercises, yoga, hot yoga etc.)

Avoid the following for the next week

• chemical treated water (pools, saunas, hot tubs, steam rooms etc.)

• Avoid tanning beds and direct sun

• avoid any strong skin products for a minimum of one week.

Please ensure you were SPF everyday especially the first couple of weeks avoid sitting in the sun

Day 1 - Do not cleanse skin, only moisturize with Hyaluronic acid

Day 2- cleanse the skin with cold water, moisturize with Hyaluronic acid or the products recommended.

Day 3-7 you can start to cleanse with a gentle cleanser. Still stay away from any medical grade products such as , salicylic acid, lactic acid, glycolic acid, Retin A, retinol etc.

Day 8 - you may try to incorporate your medical grade skin care slowly your routine again.

DISCLAIMER- with any product, always try a patch test to see how skin reacts.