PROCELL - PRE/POST – Cashmore Clinic

PRE APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Before your treatment:

Do not have any anti-wrinkle injections in the treatment area for 1 week.
Do not have any dermal filler injections in the treatment area for a few weeks beforehand – the timing depends on the filler area. Discuss with your injector to get a more accurate timeframe.
A history of herpes or cold sores may require an anti-viral prescription prior to treatment (can be obtained from your GP).
Cease using products that include: Glycolic acid, Salicylic acid, Benzoyl peroxide, retinol products such as Retin-A®, Tazorac, Triluma, Differin, and Vitamin C as this could irritate the skin at least 3-5 days prior.
Avoid sun exposure at least 48 hours prior to treatment.
No waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis to the area being treated for 5-7 days prior.
Avoid blood thinning agents for one week prior.
Accutane or any related acne medication should be discontinued for a minimum of 6 months prior to undergoing microchanneling.
Don't wear any make-up or moisturisers the day of treatment.

After your treatment, you may experience the following:

After your treatment, the treated area may feel hot and tight, like a mild sunburn and may have tiny flecks of redness for between 4-72 hours.
Mild skin sloughing may occur for a few days after treatment.
Mild acne and milia can occur in rare cases, don't pick these and they will go away in a few days.
Trans-Epidermal Water Loss is a common temporary side effect and could leave you feeling dry throughout the first week.
Note: Redness, swelling, or sensitivity duration varies by patient and treatment aggressiveness.

Do not apply any product apart from the provided mask for 6-8 hours after the mask has been removed.
Avoid exposure to pet dander and other irritants as best you can. You may experience a mild allergic reaction to pets and other things you typically do not react to within the first 24 hours.
Do not take hot showers, baths, or saunas for 24 hours.
After 6-8 hours, you can apply a mild moisturiser as well as an SPF 30 or higher with Zinc Oxide sunblock and daily after to maximise results.
Do not scratch or pick the treated area.

You may experience the following:

Do not sunbathe or expose yourself to direct sun.
Do not use active ingredients for 5-7 days before and after treatment.
Avoid sweating for the first 24 hours (no gym, sauna, swimming, exercise) and spicy food.
Do apply SPF daily as collagen formation leaves the skin sensitive.
For the first 5 days, your skin will be dryer than normal (trans-epidermal water loss) so drink plenty of water and moisturise often throughout the day.