Prior to treatment, the skin will be cleansed thoroughly by your provider. A topical numbing agent will be applied to the entire treatment area. After appropriate analgesia from numbing is established, your skin will be re-cleansed, and micronedling can begin.

The device will be run in different directions along your skin and varying depths at the discretion of your provider. There is typically minimal to no pain with this thanks to topical numbing prior to treatment.

Full facial treatment generally takes 20 to 30 minutes. Following treatment, your skin may be red and/or swollen, however this should mostly resolve after 24-48 hours.

• Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin.

• Avoid Retin-A, Tretinoin, and other retinoids for three days prior to the procedure.

• Avoid sun exposure at least four days prior to treatment. You should also avoid IPL/Laser procedures for at least seven days. 

• Let you provier know if you are having active breakouts or lesions prior to your appointment, as we may to delay treatment. 

• Avoid shaving at least 24 hours prior to treatment in treatment area.

At KalloMed, we strive to expedite your recovery time and provide patients with post-treatment care to reduce your down time.

You should expect 24-48 hours on average of redness, swelling, and possibe mild exfoliative peeling, although this varies patient to patient.

• Avoid sun exposure, and wear SPF.

• No makeup for at least 24 hours post treatment.

• Avoid strenuous activities that cause sweating for at least 48 hours.  

• Stay hydrated to promote healing.