Microneedling: Contraindications & Restrictions

Microneedling may not be suitable if you currently have, or have recently had, any of the following. If you are unsure whether microneedling is suitable for you, please book a complimentary consultation before making an appointment.

Absolute: You must NOT perform microneedling. Full stop.

• x Cancer

• x Malignant tumours

• x Pregnancy or breastfeeding

• x Any contagious or transmittable diseases

• x Chronic inflammatory skin conditions

• x Keloid or excessive hypertrophic scarring

• x Haemophilia or other cardiac abnormalities or bleeding disorders

• x Autoimmune disorders or immunosuppression

• x Dysfunction of the nervous system

• x Tuberculosis or liver function issues

• X Epilepsy

• x Disorders of collagen formation such as scleroderma

• x Medications such as those for blood disorders and steroids

• x Blood thinning medication

• x Prescription retinoids such as isotretinoin

• Allergy to stainless steel

RELATIVE: Treatment may be possible, but not today or not without caution / clearance

• Health or medical concerns that require medical approval such as irregular blood

• pressure

• Unwell within the last 2 weeks with a cold or flu virus

• Medication such as isotretinion within 6 months to 1 year from last dose

• Medication that would affect the characteristics of the skin within 2 months

• Aspirin

• Facelift or eyelid surgery within the past year

• Major operation scars less than 2 years old on the treated area

• De rmabrasion, re mode ling, deep chemical peels or surgical procedure with the

• last 3 months

• Professional re surfacing, dermaplaning or superficial chemical peel within the last

• 14-28 days

• IPL or laser procedures within the last 14 days

• Excessively tanned or sunburnt skin from uv exposure or tanning creams within

• the last 2 weeks

• Dermal filler and neuromodulator (Botox) administration within 14 days

• Facial waxing, depilatory creams or electrolysis within the last 5 days

• Alcohol or caffeine consumption within the last 24-48 hours

• Facial shaving within the last 24 hours

• Retinoid use within 3 days

Chronic stress

LOCAL: You cannot treat THAT AREA, but may treat other areas

• x Facial melanosis

• x Active acne, actinic solar keratosis or rosacea

• x Herpes simplex

• x Raised moles, warts, skin lesions and scarring

• x Open cuts, wounds, abrasions and bruises.

• x Capillary ectasia

• x Botox, collagen, fat or other methods of augmentation within 4 weeks

• x Undiagnosed lumps, inflammation or swelling

• x Mild or occasional eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis

• x Piercings in the area