PRE- TREATMENT:
Please avoid the use of skin care products containing any of the following active resurfacing ingredients 5 days before your Dermapen procedure:
- Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including but not limited to) glycolic, lactic or malic acid
- Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) including salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Retinoids (including but not limited to) tretinoin, retinol and retinaldehyde
- Hydroquinone
- High levels of Kojic or azelaic acid
CONTRAINDICATIONS:
- Papulopustular rosacea
- Acne vulgaris stage III-IV
- Herpes simplex
- Warts
- Scleroderma
- Bacterial/fungal infections
- Open lesions
- Solar keratosis
- Skin cancer
- Hemophilia
- Pregnancy
HEALTH & SAFETY:
Your Dermapen treatment only uses sterile, single use consumables throughout the procedure, ensuring complete health and safety.
TREATMENT DURATION:
Please allow 45-60 minutes for your Dermapen treatment including preparation, numbing and post-care.
POST TREATMENT:
During the skin healing process, minor itching, hives, flaking, or redness may appear. If symptoms persist, please call your Dermapen practitioner. Do not pick, squeeze or agitate during the recovery period. Please avoid the following activities for up to 2 days following a Dermapen procedure:
- Direct sun exposure or tanning lights
- Intensive cardio, exercise or gym regimens
- Excessively hot showers, bathing, spas or sauna
- Spray or self-tanning
- Swimming in chlorinated pools or the beach
- Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing)
- Further clinical treatments (including, but not limited to): microdermabrasion, laser, IPL, chemical peels, botox and fillers) should be avoided for up to two weeks. Please avoid the use of skin care products containing any of the following active resurfacing ingredients for up to 5 days following a Dermapen procedure:
- Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including but not limited to) glycolic, lactic or malic acid
- Beta hydroxy acid (BHA) including salicylic acid
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Retinoids (including but not limited to) tretinoin, retinol and retinaldehyde
- Hydroquinone
- High levels of Kojic or azelaic acid
- Alcohol (including but not limited to) isopropyl alcohol/de-natured alcohol/rubbing alcohol