What To Do Before Your Potenza™ RF Microneedling Treatment

TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT…

Avoid prolonged direct sun exposure and tanning beds.
Avoid spray tans and any other kind of self-tanners.
Apply sunscreen SPF 30+ daily, and wear barrier protection such as wide-brimmed hats, large sunglasses and protective clothing when outdoors.
Avoid aesthetic treatments that may cause irritation to your skin.
Not sure? Reach out to us if you’ve had sun exposure or have other aesthetic treatments scheduled, as we may need to reschedule your appointment.

Avoid topical irritants — these potentially include harsh soaps, medicated washes, scrubs, retinols, and peels.
Stay hydrated— moisturize your skin with a gentle lotion and drink plenty of water.

Shave the area(s) we’re treating in the direction that the hair grows with a new, clean razor (if where we’re treating has dense, coarse hair).
Use a moisturizing shaving cream to reduce irritation.

Continue to hydrate — drink plenty of water.
Remove any products such as makeup, lotion, sunscreen, spray tan, etc. from the area being treated before your appointment. If you forget this one, we’ll have wipes on hand.
Remove any metal jewelry on or near the area being treated.
Cover any tattoos on or near the treatment area with a physical barrier—we can help you with this when you arrive!

New diagnosis? New pregnancy? New medications? We need to know. Please tell us, as some medical conditions and medications are not compatible with laser treatments. It may be necessary to reschedule your appointment, as your health and safety are always our top priority!

If you have a history of HSV, we recommend you take an antiviral medication starting 24-48 hours before your treatment to help prevent an outbreak, and continuing for three to five days after. Contact your primary care provider if you need prescription medication.