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Microneedling with Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) is an advanced cosmetic treatment that creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen, elastin, and cellular renewal.

This treatment must be treated as a FIRST-STAGE WOUND.

Proper preparation is REQUIRED to minimize risks, reduce inflammation, and optimize your results.

To reduce bruising, inflammation, and complications, please STOP the following unless medically necessary and approved by your physician:

• Aspirin
• Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin)
• Naproxen (Aleve)
• Other NSAIDs

These supplements can thin the blood, affect platelet function, and increase bruising/swelling:

• Fish oil / Omega-3 fatty acids
• Vitamin E
• Garlic supplements
• Turmeric / Curcumin
• Ginkgo Biloba
• Ginseng
• St. John’s Wort
• Flaxseed oil
• Krill oil

Why this matters:
PRP relies on your body’s natural healing response. 

Anything that interferes with platelet function or increases circulation can lead to:

• Excessive bruising
• Prolonged bleeding
• Increased swelling
• Delayed healing

• Arnica pills (oral) – start 2–3 days before your appointment
• Topical Arnica gel/cream – can be used after treatment if appropriate

 Helps reduce:

• Bruising
• Swelling
• Inflammation

• Tylenol (Acetaminophen) 1000 mg – 1 hour before your appointment
• ONLY if you have no allergies or contraindications

Recommendation especially for:

• Patients who are sensitive to pain
• Patients on their menstrual cycle (you may experience increased sensitivity and inflammation during this time)

 DO NOT TAKE:

• Ibuprofen
• Aspirin
• Any NSAIDs

• If you have any medical conditions or questions regarding medications or supplements, you must consult with your physician prior to your appointment
• We do not provide medical advicewe provide guidance specific to your cosmetic 
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If you would like to discuss your treatment, medications, or medical history in detail, you may schedule a consultation with our Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitionerprior to booking your treatment.

This is especially recommended if you:

• Have underlying medical conditions
• Take prescription medications or supplements
• Need medical clearance or evaluation before treatment
• Have questions regarding safety or eligibility

• $100 Consultation Fee
• Includes medical evaluation and provider guidance prior to your treatment

• This consultation is separate from your treatment appointment
• Required if you need medical evaluation, clearance, or insurance-related documentation prior to booking

We provide guidance for cosmetic treatments only and do not replace your primary care physician.

If you have medical concerns, we recommend:

• Consulting with your physician
• Or scheduling with our Nurse Practitioner for proper evaluation

✔ We are happy to communicate with our provider on your behalf if needed

You may book directly through our calendar:

Select:
“Nurse Practitioner Consultation”

Proper skin preparation is extremely important before undergoing 

Microneedling, PRP, or Microneedling with PRP. This treatment creates controlled micro-injury in the skin and must be treated seriously. If the skin is already irritated, inflamed, over-exfoliated, sun-exposed, or recently treated with other procedures, this can increase the risk of:

• Excessive irritation
• Burning or sensitivity
• Delayed healing
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Uneven results
• Skin barrier disruption
• Increased discomfort during treatment

For your safety, it is very important that you carefully review the following:

Please discontinue or avoid any products or treatments that may increase skin sensitivity, irritation, peeling, or inflammation.

STOP USING THE FOLLOWING ON THE TREATMENT AREA:

• Tretinoin / Retin-A
• Retinol
• Retinal
• Prescription Vitamin A products
• Hydroquinone
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Salicylic acid
• Glycolic acid
• Lactic acid
• Mandelic acid
• Azelaic acid
• Kojic acid
• Chemical exfoliants of any kind
• Acne treatment products that dry or irritate the skin
• Scrubs or manual exfoliants
• Any harsh active skincare products

These ingredients can thin, dry, sensitize, or inflame the skin barrier. When combined with Microneedling or PRP treatment, they may increase the risk of:

• Excessive stinging or burning
• Redness beyond normal expectations
• Skin lifting or irritation
• Prolonged inflammation
• Hyperpigmentation, especially in sensitive or melanated skin

If you have recently used or received chemical peels, exfoliating acids, or resurfacing treatments, you must let us know before booking or before treatment.

This includes:

• Light chemical peels
• Medium chemical peels
• Strong acid peels
• At-home peeling solutions
• Professional exfoliating facials
• Resurfacing treatments

Skin that has recently been exposed to acids or peels may not be ready for Microneedling or PRP. Even if your skin “looks fine,” the barrier may still be compromised underneath, which increases the risk of irritation and poor healing.

Avoid excessive sun exposure before your appointment.

• Direct sun exposure
• Tanning
• Sunburn
• Tanning beds
• Spray tanning on the treatment area

If your skin is sunburned, recently tanned, overheated, inflamed, or overly exposed to UV rays, it may not be safe to perform treatment. Sun-exposed skin is already inflamed, and treating over compromised skin can increase the risk of:

• Burns
• Pigment changes
• Blotchiness
• Delayed recovery
• Uneven healing

If you have had significant sun exposure, a sunburn, or your skin feels hot, irritated, or tender, you must let us know before your appointment.

Please inform us if you have had any recent:

• Laser treatments
• IPL / photofacial
• RF treatments
• Morpheus8
• CO2 laser
• Resurfacing laser
• Skin tightening procedures
• Any treatment that caused peeling, redness, heat, or inflammation

Recently treated skin may still be healing, even if redness or peeling has improved. Performing Microneedling or PRP too soon after another treatment can overstimulate the skin and increase the chance of complications.

Please avoid the following in the treatment area before your appointment:

• Waxing
• Threading
• Sugaring
• Depilatory creams
• Shaving if it causes irritation
• Dermaplaning, if recent and skin is still sensitive

These services can leave the skin freshly irritated, more vulnerable, and more reactive during treatment.

This is very important.

Please inform us if you have recently had:

• Henna brows
• Brow tinting
• Lash tinting near treatment zones
• Microblading
• Ombre brows
• Permanent makeup
• Lip blush
• Cosmetic tattooing of any kind

Recently tinted, tattooed, or cosmetically altered skin may still be healing or may be more reactive. Treating too close to those areas can cause:

• Irritation
• Fading or disturbance of cosmetic tattoo work
• Increased sensitivity
• Delayed healing

If you have recently had any of the above done, you must disclose it before treatment.

Please arrive with clean, product-free skin.

• Makeup
• Heavy foundation
• Concealer
• Lotions
• Oils
• Serums
• Perfume on treatment areas
• Self-tanner on treatment areas
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• Wash the area with a gentle cleanser or antibacterial cleanser
• Remove all makeup and skincare residue before arrival
• Keep the skin fresh, clean, and free of active products

Patients must understand that Microneedling and PRP are not performed on compromised skin. Even products or treatments done days earlier can affect your skin’s response and healing.

For your safety, it is your responsibility to disclose:

• Active skincare ingredients
• Recent chemical peels
• Laser or resurfacing procedures
• Waxing or threading
• Recent sun exposure or tanning
• Henna, permanent makeup, or cosmetic tattooing
• Any irritation, rash, peeling, or sensitivity in the treatment area

Failure to disclose this information may increase the risk of complications and may result in your appointment being postponed or rescheduled for safety purposes.

Your skin must be in a calm, healthy, non-irritated state before treatment.

Proper preparation helps:

• Reduce unnecessary irritation
• Lower the risk of pigmentation issues
• Improve healing
• Support better treatment results

Your safety always comes first.

(Abdomen, Buttocks, Thighs, Arms, Back)

Microneedling with PRP creates micro-channels in the skin, meaning your skin will be treated as a first-stage wound.

Proper hygiene and preparation are critical to prevent irritation, infection, and complications.

• Wear LOOSE, CLEAN, BREATHABLE CLOTHING to your appointment
• Avoid tight fabrics that rub against the skin

 DO NOT WEAR:

• Tight leggings
• Compression garments
• Tight jeans or restrictive clothing

Tight clothing causes friction, traps bacteria, and can interfere with healing.

You must prepare your environment and clothing before your appointment.

We recommend purchasing an antibacterial cleanser (such as Hibiclens®) ahead of time.

Why this is important:

• Helps reduce bacteria on the skin
• Supports proper healing
• Minimizes risk of infection

✔ Use gently  do not scrub
✔ Cleanse and pat dry (do not rub)

For the first 3 days after treatment:

• Wear fresh, clean clothes daily
• Avoid re-wearing used or unwashed clothing
• Choose loose, breathable fabrics

This minimizes bacteria, sweat buildup, and irritation on treated skin.

This is extremely important.

For the first 3 days:

• Use clean towels every day
• Change bedsheets and pillowcases before and after treatment
• Avoid reusing towels or sleeping on unclean fabrics

Your skin is in a healing phase and easily exposed to bacteria from fabrics, which can increase the risk of breakouts or infection.

• Use a gentle or antibacterial cleanser
• Wash with clean hands only
• Do NOT scrub, exfoliate, or use loofahs
• Always pat dry with a clean towel

 Scrubbing or friction can irritate the treated area and delay healing.

To protect your skin during this process, avoid:

• Tight clothing or friction on treated areas
• Dirty clothing, towels, or bedding
• Scrubbing or exfoliating the skin
• Touching the area with unclean hands
• Excess sweating before or immediately after treatment

Microneedling is not a basic treatment  it requires proper hygiene and preparation.

✔ Clean clothes
✔ Clean environment
✔ Antibacterial cleansing

 These steps are essential to:

• Prevent infection
• Reduce irritation
• Support proper healing
• Achieve optimal results

Failure to properly prepare may increase risks and affect your outcome.

DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Arrive with clean, product-free skin
  • No Makeup
  • No Lotions
  • No Oils
  • No Perfume on treatment areas

✔ Cleanse with a gentle or antibacterial cleanser before arrival

DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

• Increase water intake 24–48 hours prior
• Well-hydrated skin improves PRP absorption and healing

• Hyaluronic Acid Sheet Masks (1–2 days before treatment)
  Helps hydrate and strengthen the skin barrier

• Alcohol (24–48 hours prior)
• Smoking (strongly discouraged)
• Intense workouts the same day
• Saunas / steam rooms
• Active acne, infections, or open wounds

Plan accordingly:

• Avoid booking right before:
  • Events
  • Travel
  • Beach or sun exposure

This is an elective cosmetic procedure, but it involves controlled skin injury.

DAY OF YOUR APPOINTMENT

When booking your Microneedling with PRP (Face or Body), it is very important to plan around your healing time.

This treatment creates controlled micro-injury in the skin and must be treated as a first-stage wound, requiring proper time to heal.

Please do not schedule your treatment right before:

• Special events
• Vacations
• Beach days
• Photoshoots
• Social gatherings

 After treatment, your skin may appear:

• Red
• Inflamed
• Sensitive
• Slightly swollen
• Textured or dry during healing

Proper healing time is necessary for your skin to recover and for results to fully develop.

Healing time depends on the depth and intensityof your Microneedling treatment:

• Mild redness and sensitivity
• Skin recovery: 2–3 days

 Recommended booking:
Schedule at least 3–5 days before any event

• Moderate redness, sensitivity, possible swelling
• Skin recovery: 3–5 days

 Recommended booking:
Schedule at least 5–7 days before any event

• More intense redness, inflammation, sensitivity
• Possible pinpoint bleeding (normal)
• Skin recovery: 5–7+ days (varies per patient)

Recommended booking:
Schedule at least 7–10 days before any event

Your skin is undergoing a regenerative healing process.

Scheduling too close to events may:

• Interfere with healing
• Increase irritation or sensitivity
• Affect your final results
• Cause visible redness or texture

Every patient heals differently depending on:

• Skin type
• Treatment depth
• Lifestyle and aftercare compliance

 Always allow yourself adequate healing time when booking your appointment.

Proper planning = safer healing + optimal results

Microneedling is an elective cosmetic treatmentintended to improve the appearance and quality of the skin. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any medical condition or disease.

Please inform your provider of all medical conditions, allergies, current medications, supplements, recent cosmetic procedures, and any skin conditions before receiving treatment. Full disclosure is essential to help determine whether microneedling is appropriate for you.

Microneedling is not recommended for patients with active acne breakouts, active skin infections, open wounds, cold sores, or other active inflammatory skin conditions in the treatment area. Performing microneedling over active acne or an active infection may increase the risk of spreading bacteria, worsening inflammation, delayed healing, or other complications.

If you have active acne or another underlying skin condition, we strongly recommend that you first consult with your board-certified dermatologist, primary care physician, or other qualified healthcare provider. Some patients may require medical evaluation and written clearance before treatment can be safely performed.

Patients with acne scars but no active acne lesions or breakouts may still be good candidates for microneedling following a professional consultation.

Some patients may require medical clearance from their primary care physician, dermatologist, or appropriate medical specialist before treatment. If medical clearance is recommended based on your medical history, skin condition, medications, or overall health, treatment may be postponed until written clearance is received.

Skin Institute of Aesthetics reserves the right to postpone or decline treatment if we determine that a medical evaluation or physician clearance is necessary to ensure your safety or if we believe treatment is not appropriate at the time of your appointment.

Results vary by individual. Multiple treatment sessions may be recommended to achieve optimal results. 

Skin Institute of Aesthetics provides cosmetic and aesthetic services and does not replace the medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment provided by your licensed physician or other qualified healthcare provider. If you have medical concerns or questions about whether microneedling is appropriate for you, please consult your healthcare provider before undergoing treatment.