Advanced RF Needling pre-treatment guidelines

Please read and follow these guidelines carefully prior to your Sylfirm X RF Needling appointment. Following these instructions helps ensure your treatment can be safely delivered and your skin is in the best possible condition on the day.

Prior to your appointment, please advise us if any of the following apply to you as Sylfirm X RF Needling may not be suitable for you:

• Pacemaker or implantable cardiac defibrillator

• Metal implants in the treatment area

• Active skin infection, cold sore, or open wound in the treatment area

• Active inflammatory skin condition such as cystic acne, eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis in the treatment area

• Pregnancy or breastfeeding

• History of keloid scarring

• Family history or previous history of hyperpigmentation/pigmentation disorders?

• Current use of isotretinoin (Accutane/Roaccutane); cease for at least 6 months prior to treatment with prescribing doctor approval

• Blood disorders or current use of anticoagulant therapy

• Cancer, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy

• Epilepsy

• Autoimmune or connective tissue disorders

• Photo sensitising medications

2 weeks before your appointment:

• Avoid skin treatments to the area including laser, IPL, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, and aesthetic injectables. 

• Avoid waxing or hair removal treatments in the treatment area

• Avoid sun exposure, fake tanning, etc

1 week before your appointment:

• Discontinue retinoids, tretinoin, and vitamin A products

• Avoid exfoliating acids including AHAs, BHAs, and glycolic acid

• Avoid introducing any new skincare products to your routine

• Avoid supplements known to increase bruising such as omega 3/6, fish oils, and vitamin E

• Avoid aspirin unless medically necessary, do not cease any prescription medication without first speaking with your prescribing doctor

• Focus on supporting your skin barrier with hydrating and calming ingredients, products containing hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, and barrier-supporting actives are ideal in the lead-up to your treatment

• If you have a darker skin tone or concerns with pigmentation or melasma, it is important that you are using a tyrosinase inhibitor (brightening serum or pigmentation-targeting product) in the weeks prior to your treatment to reduce the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, speak with your clinician if you are unsure which product is appropriate for you

2 days before your appointment:

• Avoid non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen; do not cease any prescription medication without first speaking with your prescribing doctor

• Avoid excessive alcohol

• Drink plenty of water

Day of your appointment:

• Arrive with clean skin: no makeup, moisturiser, or skincare products on the treatment area

• Avoid sun exposure to the treatment area

• Drink at least one litre of water

If you have a history of cold sores, please let us know prior to your appointment. Your clinician may recommend antiviral medication to reduce the risk of a post-treatment outbreak.

If you have any questions about your pre-treatment guidelines, our team is always here:

Email: hello@dermhaus.com.au

Call: (07) 3132 7999

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