What To Do Before Your SkinPen® Microneedling Treatment

Avoid prolonged direct sun exposure and tanning beds.
Avoid spray tans and any other kind of self-tanners.
Apply sunscreen SPF 30+ daily, and wear barrier protection such as wide-brimmed hats, large sunglasses and protective clothing when outdoors.
Avoid aesthetic treatments that may cause irritation to your skin.
Not sure? Reach out to us if you’ve had sun exposure or have other aesthetic treatments scheduled, as we may need to reschedule your appointment.

Avoid topical irritants —these potentially include harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, retinols, peels, and scented lotions.

Shave the area(s) we’re treating in the direction that the hair grows with a new, clean razor (if where we’re treating has dense, coarse hair).
Use a moisturizing shaving cream to reduce irritation.

Remove any products such as makeup, lotion, sunscreen, spray tan, etc. from the area being treated before your appointment. If you forget this one, we’ll have wipes on hand.
Cover any tattoos on or near the treatment area with a physical barrier—we can help you with this when you arrive! Learn More About SkinPen®

A Few More Things We Need To Know

New diagnosis? New pregnancy? New medications? We need to know. Please tell us, as some medical conditions and medications are not compatible with aesthetic treatments. It may be necessary to reschedule your appointment, as your health and safety are always our top priority!

If you have a history of HSV, we recommend you take an antiviral medication starting 24-48 hours before your treatment to help prevent an outbreak, and continuing for three to five days after. Contact your primary care provider if you need prescription medication.