Contraindications to Microneedling

Unfortunately, not all treatments are for everyone. Please check our contraindications list to make sure you avoid disappointment.

Conditions that would mean you would not be able to have this treatment:

•     Haemophilia, blood clotting problems (i.e. poor wound healing)

•     Papulopustular rosacea

•     Acne Vulgaris stage III-IV

•     Solar Keratosis

•     Undergoing chemotherapy or immune therapy

•     Connective tissue disorders / auto immune disorders (e.g. lupus)

•     Long term use of Prednisone and other steroid medications (treatment will increase inflammation)

•     Pregnant/Nursing

•     HIV/AIDS

•     Anticoagulants / Blood thinners (including but limited to Warfarin or aspirin)

•     Nickel or stainless steal allergies

•     Scleroderma

•     Collagen vascular diseases

•     Solar keratosis

Conditions that would need a doctor’s letter to confirm the treatment is suitable before treatment:

•     Heart Disease

•     Hypertension (High blood pressure treated with medication)

•     Cancer - after 12 months

•     Insulin Dependent Diabetes

The list below is of things that require a waiting period until you can start this treatment

Wait until completely clear and healed

•     Active bacterial, fungal or viral skin infection of any type in the area to be treated

•     Active Herpes – cold sores — (even if inactive take anti-viral medication 2 weeks pre and post treatment (peels & needling)

•     Warts in area to be treated

•     Sunburn in the treatment area

•     Inflammation

•     Open Lesion on area to be treated

Waiting times for specific procedures (on area to be treated)

•     Recent facial operations - At least 3 months post-surgery

•     Isotretinoin (e.g. Roaccutane) - 6 - 12 months post treatment

•     Tattooing / Cosmetic Tattooing – 3 months

•     IPL / Laser hair removal – 2 weeks

•     IPL skin treatments - 2 weeks

•     Laser Resurfacing/Ablative – 8 weeks

•     Strong chemical peels - PH lower than 3.1. – wait 2 weeks

•     Botulinum Toxin - 2 weeks

•     Dermal Fillers – Hyaluronic Acid & Vital Hydrate – 2 weeks

•     Dermal Fillers - Sculptra & Radiesse - 6 weeks

Stop using/taking 1 week before commencing the treatment:

•     Fish Oils / Plant oils / Omega 3s

•     Ginseng / Gingko Biloba / St Johns Wart

•     Retinoids

•     Topical antibiotics

•     Exfoliants and/or AHA or BHA

•     Benzoyl peroxide / adapelene (Differin)

•     Hydroquinone / kojic acid / azelaic acid

•     Anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen. These will interfere with the natural inflammatory process that is critical for your skin rejuvenation.

•     Waxing or depilatory creams on the area to be treated

Note: Psoriasis and other dermatosis that can koebnerize, can potentially be triggered by needling even if they have been inactive for years

What to expect post treatment

1.    60 minutes: Reddening and possible pot bleeding

2.    Up to 24 hours: Erythema (reddening or rash like appearance), Petechiae (pinpoint, round spots), minor oedema (swelling)

3.    1-2 days: Mild erythema, petechiae, reduced oedema, minor itching, dry/tight sensation.

4.    2-3 days Reduced erythema, fading petechiae, dissipated oedema, reduced itching, minor skin flaking

5.    3-4 days: Potential dryness

6.    4-5 days: Full Recovery with normal function

7.    3weeks: improved pigmentation begins

8.    4-6 weeks: Improvements in lines, wrinkles and scarring begins