Potenza Radio Frequency Microneedling: Pre and Post Care Instructions
How can I prepare for my Potenza Radio Frequency Microneedling appointment?
Stop using retinol products 5-7 days before treatment.
Avoid alcohol consumption 48 hours prior to your treatment.
Avoid sun exposure at least 1 week prior to your Potenza treatment.
Discontinue usage of scrubs, chemical exfoliants, and exfoliating tools 3 to 5 days prior.
Disclose to your treatment provider if you have metal in your body before treatment.
What are my post care instructions? What should I expect post Potenza treatment?
You will feel a warm/sunburn-like sensation for about an hour post treatment.
For cleansing the treated area, use a very mild, soothing cleanser. Do not scrub or exfoliate the treated area.
Refrain from applying makeup for 24 hours. Use clean makeup brushes. Mineral makeup is best for post-treatment healing.
Do not use any additional skincare products during the first 24 hours following your treatment, unless advised by your provider.
Do not exercise or increase your heart rate 24 to 48 hours post treatment.
Avoid exposing the treated area to excessive heat - saunas, hot tubs, hot yoga, etc.
Avoid all sun exposure for up to three days post treatment. Wear a hat and SPF.
Avoid alcohol consumption if possible for 24 to 48 hours.
Refrain from deep exfoliation and/or retinol products for 7 to 10 days post treatment.
If redness after treatment persists, use an ice pack or cool compress at home; always use a protective barrier, such as a face cloth, between the skin and the ice pack.
Before touching your face or applying facial products, be sure to wash your hands well: there are micro-pathways opened into the dermis and hands will introduce bacteria.
If you currently have skin breakouts, you may find the condition may temporarily worsen due to inflammation or edema (swelling).
Do not pick at treated tissue, doing so may result in hyper- or hypopigmentation.
Results can be seen 3-4 weeks after Potenza RF Microneedling treatment is completed.
What are the expected side effects of a Potenza microneedling treatment?
Erythema (redness) may occur after a Potenza treatment, can last anywhere from a few hours to a few days.
Tissue may be swollen for a few hours up to several days.
Pinpoint bleeding on the surface of the skin can be expected with deeper treatments. Bleeding is temporary and is typically resolved by the end of the patient’s visit.
Treated tissue may heal with small areas of micro crusting or scabbing.
Burning sensation: patients may feel uncomfortable while receiving Potenza treatment.
Temporarily tingling is possible and typically resolves within 48 hours.
Please contact your treatment Provider and Infinity MedSpa if any other the following occurs for more than 24 hours: concerns regarding rash, itching, erythema, etc.