Pretreatment Requirements:
Since it is well known that vitamins A and C are vital for production of new collagen and protection of existing collagen, it is not surprising that combining microneedling with topical antioxidants have been shown to enhance the regenerative process of microneedling-induced wound healing. Aust and colleagues demonstrated a 140% increase in epidermal thickness after the combination of microneedling and topical vitamin A and C use over a period of 8 weeks (compared to a 22% epidermal thickness increase with topical antioxidant use alone). Pretreatment priming of the skin with antioxidants may also serve to increase gene and protein expression responsible for skin regeneration.
- If you have frequent episodes of cold sores, have your MD prescribe an anti-viral medication and start 2 days prior to the treatment and continue use as prescribed.
- Discontinue Retinol (2% or higher) or tretinoin at least 3 days prior to treatment.
- Please arrive to the clinic without makeup on, and with a clean face.
New Clients:
- If you are a new client, you will need to come in for a Visia Skin Analysis at least 2 weeks before your scheduled first session. You will also need to start using Environ’s products containing vitamin A and C prescribed exclusively by me at the time of the visit. You will need to use those product as a preparation step for at least 2 weeks before your first session
- $100 (30-45 min) – $50 goes toward the product purchase
Repeat Clients:
- If you have been coming to see me for the facials at least every other month for the last 8 months, you will be getting a complimentary Visia Skin Scanner Analysis ($75 value) prior starting the Microchanneling treatment series. Product requirement: if you are not using Environ products, we will need to prep your skin with the Environ’s products prescribed exclusively by me at least 2 weeks prior starting Microchanneling series.
- If you haven’t come to see me for the facials within last 8 months at least every other months, you will need to go through the same process as New Clients (please read above).
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
If a client is unable to complete a series of treatments within the 5-month timeframe due to unforeseen circumstances, the price of the remaining treatment(s) will be adjusted to the cost of a single microchanneling treatment.