MICRONEEDLING- Microneedling is the insertion of very fine needles into the skin for the purpose of rejuvenating the skin.

Precautions:

• Keloid or raised scarring, eczema, psoriasis, actinic keratosis, and herpes simplex.

Side Effects Typically Include:

• Skin may be pink or red and feel warm like mild sunburn, or tight and itchy. All of which typically subsides within 12-48 hrs.
• Minor flaking or dryness of the skin, with scab formation in rare cases.
• Crusting, discomfort, bruising and swelling may occur.
• Pinpoint bleeding.
• It is possible to have a cold sore flare if you have a history of outbreaks.
• Freckles may lighten temporarily or permanently disappear in treated areas.
• Infection is rare but if you see any signs of tender redness or pus notify our office immediately.
• Hyperpigmentation (darkening of the skin) rarely occurs and usually resolves itself after a month.
• Permanent scarring is extremely rare. 

Contraindications:

• Accutane within 6 months
• scleroderma
• collagen vascular disease
• cardiac abnormalities
• rosacea
• blood clotting problems
• platelet abnormalities
• anticoagulation therapy (i.e.: Warfarin)
• facial cancer (past and present)
• chemotherapy
• steroid therapy
• dermatological diseases affecting the face
• diabetes and other chronic conditions
• active bacterial infections
• fungal infections
• immune suppression
• scars less than 6 months old
• Botox/facial fillers in the past 2-4 weeks.
• Treatment is not recommended for patients who are pregnant or nursing.