Who is NOT a good candidate? If you:

• are pregnant or nursing

• have any of the following: active skin cancer in the treatment area(s); open wounds, sores, or irritated skin in the treatment area(s)

• an allergy to stainless steel or lidocaine

• a hemorrhagic (bleeding) disorder or bleeding dysfunction

• tendency to form keloid scars

• immunosuppression

• poor wound healing response

• have taken oral retinoids/isotretinoin (e.g. Accutane, Absorica, Amnesteem, Claravis) in the past 3 months

General Instructions:

• Discontinue the use of Retin A, Retinols, Vitamin A creams and other topical medications for 1 week before your microneedling treatment.

• 1 week prior to treatment: minimize sun exposure.

• 1 week prior to treatment, discontinue aspirin, naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), coconut oil, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil; ingestion of fish), ginseng, gingko, turmeric/curcumin, St.John's Wort.

• 3 days prior to treatment, avoid ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil). (You may resume after the procedure.)

• Acetaminophen/Tylenol is fine to take before or after treatment.

• Note: if you need to take medications for medical reasons, do not discontinue without discussing with your prescribing healthcare provider.

• Day of treatment: if you are prone to cold sores, take your medication (e.g. acyclovir or valacyclovir/Valtrex).

• Cleanse the treatment area well prior to your appointment.

• NO makeup for 24 hours following treatment.

• Avoid the following products for 24 hours post-treatment: Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C or anything perceived as ‘active’ skincare.

• Avoid alcohol-based products the first week.

• Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 24 hours. • No tanning beds forever ☺

• Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours post-treatment.

• No exercising or strenuous activity for the first 24 hours post-treatment. Sweating and gym environments are harmful, rife with bacteria, and may cause adverse reactions.

• After 48 hours you may return to using your regular skincare regimen.

Skin Aftercare Protocol:

1. Same Day: Leave serums on for the rest of the day. May cleanse with Gentle Cleanser if needed. Finish with

Hydrating Serum and DEJ Face Cream. Avoid ANY Sun exposure

2. Day 2: Cleanse AM/PM with Gentle Cleanser. Finish with Hydrating Serum and DEJ Face Cream. May reapply Hydrating Serum throughout the day as needed if skin feels tight, dry, itchy. MUST apply Intellishade TruPhysical or Physical SPF!

3. Day3: Continue Day 2 regimen and may add in C+ Correcting Complex AM/PM on this day.

4. Day 5: Start using Exfoliating Cleanser to help exfoliate any existing flaking.

5. Day 7: May add Retinoids back into regimen.

6. Continue your recommended Skincare regimen in between treatments for best results!

***We do not recommend using any over-the-counter skin care products outside of our protocol. These products are medical grade and tested by Honey Aesthetics to ensure best procedure outcomes!

What is the downtime? Can I go back to work after my treatment?: It is common to notice redness, swelling and soreness immediately after the procedure. However, this shouldn’t prevent you from returning to work after injections. We recommend scheduling injections around your work schedule if you are concerned about the social downtime.

When will I see results?: Results commonly become noticeable within one week after treatment and improve with time. When treating skin concerns such as melasma and deep lines and wrinkles, it can take several treatments before noticing results.

How long do results last?: Results from treatment are permanent. We recommend diligent lifestyle measures and a Honey skin care routine to maintain results.

Does it hurt?: Topical anaesthetic cream is applied to reduce discomfort during the treatment.

I’m pregnant or breastfeeding. Can I be treated?: We recommend receiving clearance from your OBGYN prior to treatment if pregnant or breastfeeding.