Please review the list below and notify us if any are applicable:
● Isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months
● Open wounds, cuts or abrasions on the area being treated
● Radiation treatment within the past 12 months
● Skin infection
● Herpes simplex (Active outbreak)
● Pregnant or breastfeeding
● History of keloid scarring
● Active acne
● Rosacea
● Diabetes
● Poor wound healing
● Botox within the past 2 weeks or dermal fillers within the past 4 weeks (treatment area)
● Eczema or psoriasis (treatment area)
● Raised moles, warts or lesions (treatment area)
● Actinic (solar) keratosis (treatment area) - may require a letter from physician
● Microneedling or other collagen induction treatments within past 4 weeks
● Other chronic skin conditions
Cold Sores and Skin Treatments
Cold sores are extremely common, affecting over 50% of the U.S. population. Many have repeated outbreaks. Trauma to the skin such as lasers, injections, and microneedling may induce the virus. If you have a history of cold sores, make sure to let them know that an antiviral can be prescribed by their physician to avoid an outbreak. If you have an active outbreak, you will need to reschedule.
Acne
Microneedling should not be performed on clients with active acne (with or without inflammation). It can potentially spread acne bacteria in the dermis, further aggravating the skin.
Contraindications with which microneedling should absolutely not be performed:
● Scleroderma
● Blood clotting problems
● Cardiac abnormalities
● Vascular diseases
● Immunosuppression
● Active bacterial or fungal infections
● Scars less than 3 months old