ACCUTANE (Isotretinoin)- Accutane is a prescription medication used to treat certain skin diseases. If you have ever taken Accutane, you should discuss this with your treatment provider. This drug may impair the ability of skin to heal following treatments for a variable amount of time even after the patient has ceased taking it. Individuals who have taken this drug are advised to allow their skin adequate time to recover from Accutane before undergoing skin treatment procedures.
EPIDERMAL CRUSTING- During the healing phase, small pinpoint crusts, flaking, or peeling may appear in place of each microscopic puncture. It is important not to pick or disturb the crusts as they heal. They may require medical attention if sensitivity or redness occurs. Crusts will typically slough off in 1-3 weeks after treatment.
PUSTULES & MILIA Formation of small pustules and milia within the first days after treatment may occur.
VISIBLE SKIN PATTERNS- the Exceed micro needling device may produce visible patterns within the skin. The occurrence of this is not predictable.
DAMAGED SKIN- Skin that has been previously treated with chemical peels or dermabrasion, or damaged by burns, electrolysis (hair removal treatments), or radiation therapy may heal abnormally or slowly following treatment by micro needling. The occurrence of this is not predictable.
Additional treatment may be necessary. If you have ever had such treatments, you should inform your treatment provider.
SCARRING- Scarring is a rare occurrence, but it is a possibility whenever the skin surface is disrupted. To minimize the chances of scarring, it is
IMPORTANT that you follow all post-treatment instructions carefully.
TEXTURAL CHANGES/CUTANEOUS INDENTATIONS- Textural and/or skin changes may occur because of treatment.
ALLERGIC REACTIONS- In some cases, local allergies to products used during or after treatment such as adhesive, numbing agents, topical preparations and topical post-care have been reported. Systemic reactions which are more serious may occur to drugs used during the procedure.
Allergic reactions may require additional treatment.
SUN EXPOSURE/ TANNING BEDS/ ARTIFICIAL TANNING- May increase risk of side effects and adverse events. It has been advised that you discontinue and avoid UV exposure and artificial tanning before, during, and after your treatment and recommended that you discontinue this
practice all together as the effects of the sun are damaging to the skin. A broad spectrum (UVA/UVB) sunscreen should be used to prevent further pigmentation. Exposing the treated areas to sun may result in increased scarring, color changes, and poor healing. Patients who tan, either outdoors or in a salon, should inform their treatment provider and either delay their treatment or avoid UV exposure until your provider says it is safe to resume. The damaging effects of UV exposure occurs even with the use of sunscreen or clothing coverage.
TREATMENTS- The number of treatments vary but multiple treatments are always required. The number of treatments needed to improve and reduce your facial wrinkling and/or facial acne scars is unknown.
LACK OF PERMANENT RESULTS- the Exceed micro needling treatment or other skin treatments may not completely improve or prevent future facial skin disorders, lesions, wrinkles, and/or acne scarring. No technique can reverse the signs of skin aging. Additional treatments with the Exceed micro needling device may be necessary to further improve facial wrinkling and/or facial acne scars. You may be required to continue with additional skin care maintenance programs. You may be disappointed with the results of an Exceed micro needling treatment.
OTHER RARE RISKS- Persistent inflammatory response, hematoma, erythema and edema lasting longer than 5 days. Fever within first 3 days after treatment, and headache within first two days after treatment.
UNKNOWN RISKS- There is the possibility that additional risk factors of Exceed micro needling treatment may be discovered.