Microneedling and facials

Microneedling and facials: read these first

Microneedling and facial treatments come with their own source documents. Read them before you book. The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery page on microneedling is a plain starting point. For research, read the systematic review of radiofrequency microneedling for facial rejuvenation and the dose-response analysis of radiofrequency microneedling for skin rejuvenation. List any word you do not understand and raise it at your consultation.

Questions this page answers

Open any question below for its full page.

• Does microneedling hurt?
• The steps before a microneedling session
• What are the benefits of microneedling?
• Should you take time off work after microneedling?
• What does microneedling aftercare look like?
• What is a HydraFacial?
• Who shouldn't have microneedling?
• The number of microneedling sessions to expect

What to ask your clinician

Our job here is reading device and treatment documents, not giving medical advice, so take these steps to a licensed clinician.

1. Ask what device will be used and what the treatment involves.
2. Ask whether your skin history or medicines change anything.
3. Ask how many sessions are planned and why.
4. Get the aftercare steps as a written sheet or message.
5. If you plan to travel, read the ASPS article on which procedures are safe before travel and ask about timing.

Record each answer and see whether the sources above say the same.