A prior skin consultation before booking a Radiofrequency Microneedling treatment isn't mandatory, but they are available to book if you would prefer to find out more about the treatment or to discuss your skin concerns and goals beforehand.

We do recommend scheduling a prior consultation if you have any health conditions or if you are taking medication, as it allows us to assess your suitability before booking your treatment.

Every Radiofrequency Microneedling appointment begins with a thorough consultation by our practitioners - to explain the treatment, assess your skin and answer any questions you may have.

Upon booking your treatment, full pre and post treatment advice will be emailed directly to you - to ensure you understand how to fully prepare for your treatment. It is imperative that you fully follow this advice to ensure treatment can go ahead on the day of your appointment. If you have any questions, please do contact us ahead of your appointment.

Your safety and satisfaction is our top priority, so we also require clients to complete a medical consent form, which our practitioners review carefully to ensure suitability before proceeding with any treatment. Your practitioner will also discuss how to care for your skin after treatment during your appointment.

Your skin may be pink or red post treatment, so we advise scheduling your appointment on a day when you do not have any social commitments straight after or the following day.

Two Weeks Before Treatment:

• Avoid Sun Exposure: Refrain from sunbathing, using sunbeds, or applying self-tanning products. Always use SPF 30+ or higher on the treatment area if exposed to the sun.

• Hair Removal: Do not undergo electrolysis, waxing, depilatory creams, or laser hair removal on the treatment area.

• Skincare Products: Discontinue the use of Retinol, Vitamin A-based creams, Chemical Exfoliants, AHA, BHA, and Benzoyl Peroxide products.

24 Hours Before Treatment:

• Avoid exfoliating products that may be drying or irritating.

• Avoid drinking alcohol.

Day of Treatment:

• Cleanse, moisturise, and apply SPF as usual in the morning.

• Do not apply any makeup to the area you are having treated.

Medical Considerations:

• If you have a history of cold sores (herpes simplex), you may need to take antiviral medication to prevent a flare-up.

• A full list of medical contraindications will be emailed upon booking. Please ensure you read and confirm none apply.

• Contact the clinic if you have any questions or concerns about suitability.

What to Expect:

• The treated area can be red or pink in colour after the treatment and this generally lasts for a few hours, but can last a couple of days. It will also feel warm to the touch during this time.

• Bruising may occasionally occur after treatment in delicate areas, especially around the eyes. This can last up to 5 days but should resolve with no long-term effects.

• Immediately after treatment, contraction of collagen fibres improves the skin’s elasticity, so your skin will appear firmer. This can be temporary as the production of new collagen takes time, and best results are seen after your course of treatments (continuing for 3 to 6 months after the end of your course).

• A course of treatments with a minimum 6-week interval is recommended for optimal long-term results, followed by regular maintenance.

Sun Protection:

• Apply a high-protection sunscreen (SPF 30+ or higher) daily and avoid direct sun exposure (including sun beds) for at least 4 weeks post-treatment..

• Stay in the shade and wear a sunhat for at least 2 weeks post-treatment to minimise UV exposure.

• Take extra precautions if you are hypersensitive to the sun.

Skin Care Routine:

• Post-treatment, use a gentle, non-exfoliating cleanser and a light moisturiser to soothe the skin.

• By day 3, you may resume your normal skincare routine, but avoid acid-based or chemical products (e.g., AHA/BHA/Retinol) for at least 7 days.

• For optimal results, use the skin care products recommended in clinic by your practitioner.

• Wash hands thoroughly before touching the treated area or applying skincare products. Avoid touching your skin excessively.

Makeup:

• Avoid applying makeup for 24-48 hours post-treatment. After this period, ensure that any makeup brushes or tools used are clean to prevent infection.

Hydration and Diet:

• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

• Avoid alcohol immediately after the procedure to help the skin recover.

Heat and Irritants:

• Avoid hot baths, showers, saunas, steam rooms, and swimming pools for at least 24 hours.

• Refrain from using perfumed cosmetics, scrubbing the skin, or applying irritants to the treated area for 3 days post-treatment.

• Avoid anything that may cause infection (e.g. pets licking your face, dirty glasses etc.)

• Change bedding and towels on the day of treatment.

• Avoid strenuous exercise until redness dissipates; wait at least 48 hours.

Other Treatments:

• Inform your practitioner if planning any other treatments, so that they can advise you on how long to wait in-between.

Healing Process:

• Dryness, Flakiness, and Peeling: The skin may appear dry and flaky, with possible peeling. Use a gentle, recommended moisturiser to relieve tightness and avoid picking at the skin.

• Blistering is very unusual, but if it does occur, contact the clinic for further advice. Keep the area clean and dry and allow it to heal naturally. Do not use any lotions or creams on open skin as this may increase the risk of infection.

• Grazing or flaking can sometimes occur following treatment, so it’s important you DO NOT pick grazes or blisters – as this may increase the chance of a scar occurring. Once the skin has healed, a high protection sunscreen should be used daily for 12 months to prevent pigmentation changes to the skin.

• If you have any queries regarding the treated area, please phone the clinic for advice.