Introduction
Welcome to Omniya Clinic’s guide to your Dermapen Microneedling treatment. Below, you will find comprehensive contraindications, pre-care and post-care information for your treatment. If you have any questions, please contact our reception team who will be happy to assist you.
Medical History
If it is your first time seeing an aesthetician at Omniya Clinic please click here to fill out your Medical History Form in advance of your appointment.
Instructions:
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Please note: If there are any medical changes or if you have been taking any new medication since the last time you visited us, please inform us before you attend the clinic to ensure you are still suitable to have the treatment.
Contraindications
This treatment may not be suitable if you are or have:
- Open lesions
- Haemophilia or other blood disorders
- Bacterial infections, fungal infections
- Cardiovascular conditions
- Diabetes
- Papulo-pustular rosacea
- Solar/actinic keratosis
- Active Skin Cancer – Check with your GP. 1 year all clear required for Basal Cell Carcinoma (Rodent Ulcer) / 5 years all clear for Malignant Melanoma AND Squamous cell carcinoma
- Any active cancer and under a consultant care – 5 years all clear required
- Connective tissue disorder
- Surgery or ablative lasers in the last 6 months
- History of keloids
- Auto-immune disorders
- Pregnancy, breastfeeding
- Anticoagulants (warfarin, aspirin, coumadin, ibuprofen, fish oils, ginko biloba, alcohol)
- Acne vulgaris, viral infections (not active), active shingles, chicken pox - restrict
- Photosensitive medication - treat after use
- Corticosteroids - restrict the treatment on a case by case scenario
- Eczema and dermatitis - work around it
- Psoriasiz - if inflamed, cannot work in the area
- Cardiac condition – doctor’s note
- Oral Isotretinoin – wait 6-10 months
- Plastic/cosmetic surgery - 4-6 months, doctor's note required
Pre Treatment Instructions
Please:
- Consider stopping self-medicated anti-coagulant meds (aspirin) and supplements (garlic tablets, omega 3) 7-10 days prior to needling; Only consider needling despite aspirin intake if patient accepts increased bleeding risk
- Don't use any exfoliating products for 3-5 days before treatment
- Allow 2 weeks since any injectable treatments (Dermal fillers, Botox) and laser treatments and 6 weeks since Radiesse
- Allow 8 weeks since Dermabrasion, resurfacing/ablative radiofrequency
- Microdermabrasion, superficial peel (AHA, BHA), Electrolisys – can be done 1-2 weeks before microneedling
- Hair removal - 2-3 days before microneedling
- Spray, self tan – must have passed at least 1 week since last application before microneedling
- Vit A (tretinoin), Retinoids - wait until skin acclimatised, no or minimal erythema (8 weeks) - stop a week before treatment"
Post Treatment Instructions
- No make up for 24-48 hours after your treatment (after that, ideally use mineral make-up with a clean brush)
- If any breakout purges occur within the next 2 weeks, this is normal.
- Use prods to soothe and protect skin for the first 1-3 days, after this time period you can return to your regular skincare
- Avoid direct sun sunbeds or fake tan for 10 days, and always use SPF 30-50, reapplying throughout the day
- Keep your skin hydrated by using a hyaluronic acid based serum and drink plenty of water
- Do not use a vitamin c serum for 48 hours, incorporate an antioxidant serum after that time period
- Avoid alcohol-based toners for 10-14 days
- Avoid swimming pools, excessive sweating and heat treatments e.g sauna, steam rooms and hot showers/baths for the next 72 hours
- Do not apply any exfoliating skin products for the next 72 hours e.g exfoliating scrubs, glycolic acid or retinol. Gently exfoliate after 3-5 days
- Do not shave or wax the hair on the treated area for the next 5-7 days
- Do not have any clinical treatments (lasers, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, etc) for the next 2 weeks
- No picking or touching after the treatment.
Post Treatment Expectations & Potential Side Effects
- One hour after your treatment you will experience reddening of your skin and the pores will still be open
- The next 24hours you may continue to experience erythema, petechiae (bruising), minor oedema (swelling); The treated area may feel warm, tingly, tight and/or sensitive immediately after and up to 48hours which is normal.
- After 1-2 days – there will still be present: mild erythema, petechiae, reduced oedema, minor itching, dry/tight sensation
- After 2-3 days - reduced erythema, fading of petechiae, dissipated oedema, reduced itching, minor skin flaking
- Day no. 3-6 - potential slight dryness/ peeling/ flaky skin (particularly if you’ve had the chemical peel and microneedling combination)
- Day no. 6-7 - full recovery
- Week 3 - improvement in pigmentation begins
- Week 4-6 - improvement in lines, wrinkles and scarring begins
Cancellations
If you need to rearrange or cancel your appointment for any reason, we operate with a 48 hour cancellation policy, therefore we kindly ask you to inform us within 2 working days if you are unable to attend your appointment.
When to Contact Us
If you have any concerns, have had a reaction or think you might have had a reaction, please contact us:
Phone: 020 7584 4777
Email: hello@omniya.co.uk – please include photos if applicable.
Follow-Up Appointments
If you would like to schedule a follow-up appointment or have any questions regarding future appointments, please contact us by:
- Phone: 020 7584 4777
- Email: hello@omniya.co.uk
- Online: Book an appointment online here
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We look forward to supporting you throughout your treatment journey and helping you achieve excellent results.
