What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a treatment in which small micro-damages are made in the skin with a pen. These damages are closed by our skin with collagen. Collagen is a protein that occurs naturally in our skin, it ensures that our skin is nice and firm and smooth.

Contraindications

Sometimes a Microneedling treatment may not be applied at all or only with the agreement of the GP. The treatment should not be used in the following indications.

• Irritated skin
• In case of a house infection or fungal infection
• Active acne
• Active rosacea (recognizable by the red bumps)
• On eczema spots
• Psoriasis (this in connection with Koebner Syndrome, an outbreak of psoriasis after skin damage)
• Actinic keratoses (dry, rough spots from sun damage)
• (skin) cancer (also in remission)
• Open wounds or sores (including cold sores)
• Clients with blood clotting problems
• Raised warts and moles should be spared
• In diabetes
• When using immune-suppressing medicines, ask your doctor for approval.
• It is not recommended to treat customers who are infected with the HIV virus.

After treatment

• Explains to the customer that they will have to wait the next few hours due to work hours. Bacteria transfer must be prevented to touch the face with hands.
• Avoid the 24 hours: sauna, swimming, sun(nebank) and sports(bacteria and sweating).
• Do not take a bath within 24 hours, only shower (bath water contains many bacteria)
• Wash the treated area with water only for 24 hours.

When do you choose Microneedling?

Microneedling is a wonderful treatment and is used for:

• Skin aging / wrinkles
• Scars
• Coarse pores
• Pigmentation
• With raised scars, the treatment is slightly different, then the scar can be treated every 2 weeks.