Pre/Post Treatment Guideline: RADIOFREQUENCY MICRONEEDLING

Before your treatment

• Avoid use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs like aspirin, motrin, advil, ibuprofen, or any other non-tylenol, non-acetaminophen product) for two weeks prior to treatment to minimize the potential for bruising, unless the medications involved are prescribed for the treatment of an existing medical condition.

• Hydrate: for seven days prior, moisturize your skin in the morning & evening. Drink at least 8 glasses of water per day.
• If you have a history of fever blisters, take antiviral medication starting 1 day prior and follow directions on your prescription.
• Stop all topical acids (like glycolic, alpha or beta hydroxyl acids), retinols, retin-A, or other like products 4 days prior to treatment.
• Avoid tanning beds or prolonged exposure to the sun 4 days prior to treatment. Always use a zinc oxide sunscreen with SPF 30+.
• Remove all substances from the intended treatment area, including topical numbing cream, tanning products, ointments, lotions, perfumes, bath/shower oils, deodrants, etc. Do not use flammable products in the vicinity of anticipated treatment.

Following your treatment

• Expected downtime: 5-7 days. The expected healing sequence and expected treatment side effects include redness, swelling, bruising, light discomfort, and possibly small bumps and pinpoint bleeding.

• Cover your pillowcase daily for 5 days with a clean towel each day to avoid soiling linens or contaminating yourself.
• Wash treated area 3-4 times daily. To clean use mild cleansers or soaps without perfumes, acids, and avoid washcloths and harsh cleansers until all transient healing processes have resolved naturally.
• Apply a thin coat of antibiotic or healing ointment (like Aquaphor®) to the treated area as per standard medical procedure. Keep the treated area moist AT ALL TIMES FOR 1 WEEK, to avoid scab formation.
• To minimize the post-procedural inflammation, apply ice packs on the treatment zone for about 45 minutes (15 minutes on 15 minutes off) for 24 hours.
• Sleep with slight elevation of your head on 2-3 pillows. avoid sleeping with pets for 48 hours
• Avoid excessive sun exposure on the treatment area and use a sun screen (SPF 30+) for one month following the procedure.
• Contact the office (909-839-0714) if you have any concerns about how your skin is responding to treatment or is healing.
• If you are healing well, you may resume using mineral makeup 48 hours later. Do not resume the use of topical acids, retinols, retin A, etc. for 7 days.

Re-Treatment

Clinical testing suggests that wrinkle improvement can continue to develop for 3 to 6 months following treatment. Clinical literature suggests that the dermal remodeling process following non-ablative RF treatments can continue for 6 to 12 months. Retreatment with the Profound system is not recommended prior to 6 months following the initial treatment.