SKIN CONSULTATIONS RECOMMENDED
PRIOR TO TREATMENT.
CONTACT SUZIE CUNNINGHAM 

SQT Bio Micro-needling consultations are complimentary.

SQT FACTS YOU NEED TO KNOW PRIOR TO YOUR FIRST SQT APPOINTMENT

• If you have a history of herpes outbreaks (cold sores) in the area of treatment, you should discuss this with Suzie Cunningham prior to booking appointment and take an anti-viral medication prior to treatment.
• If you are lactating, pregnant, consult your physician before receiving any treatment.
• Postpone procedure in case of active herpes (cold sore) outbreak or if you had or plan exposure to strong sunlight (such as tanning, sailing, skiing) or had IPL laser treatments within the past 3 weeks.
• Discontinue use of: retinoid (Retin-A, Renova, AHA’s BHA’s etc.), glycolic, salicylic acids at least 7 days prior to treatment.
• Avoid drinking Alcohol 1 day before treatment.
• Do Not Wear Make-Up on the day of treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight.
• Postpone treatment if you had the following within the pass 48hrs: Waxing, Peels, Botox/Dysport, Dermal Fillers, Microneedling, Microblading, Laser Treatments, Hydrafacial, Microdermabrasion, Hydrodermabrasion.
  
  Please inform Suzie Cunningham of any treatments prior to booking any of our treatments.
  

POST TREATMENT SKIN REDNESS

Residual redness, after the peel is normal which can last up to 12 hours. It is recommended that you do not apply makeup the day of the treatment. It is ideal to allow the skin to stabilize and rest overnight. However, makeup can be applied, if necessary.

POST TREATMENT SKIN TIGHTNESS

First night after your peel, your skin will feel tight and ‘pulled’. Although you may or may not actually “peel”, it is likely that you will experience a light ‘exfoliation’.
It may take 2 or more treatments to target the deeper layers of skin to loosen and “peel”, in order to obtain maximum results.

POST TREATMENT PEELING OF THE SKIN

Due to the nature of these treatments, you may have light to moderate flaking in a few localized areas for 3 to 7 days. of the skin is a natural skin recovery process after SQT Bio Microneedling.

Individuals may peel significantly, moderately, lightly or not at all. Perfectly normal.
It is important not to pick at the skin when and if the skin peels.

Use the recommended toner, serum and cream to hydrate the skin
regularly at this time. 

DOS AND DONTS AFTER YOUR PEEL
5 - 7 DAYS

To avoid complications, please follow the post-peel instruction listed below for approximately 5 to 7 days.

Avoid the following to the treated area:

• Extreme water temperatures
• Avoid make-up
• No swimming
• Tanning products
• Avoid direct sun exposure
• Avoid excessive heat
• Avoid acid products, Retina A (retinol), AHA’s, (as glycolic acids)
  skin scrubs, laser treatments, exfoliate of any kind and chemical
  peels for 3 weeks.
• No scrubbing with towels, loofah, sponges, silicone scrubbers
  for at least 48hrs.
• Do not apply make-up if you have crusting, open areas or blisters until treated area is healed.  A small percentage of patients will experience a post-inflammatory reaction (acne breakout) which is normal and will subside over time.
• Do not cleanse your skin the evening of your peel or treatment
• Do not pick or pull any flaking skin.
• Do not tan or use a tanning booth for at least 14 days post treatment.
• Do not have electrolysis, waxing, treading or any other form of hair removal for 14 days post treatment.
• Do not use facial scrubs or mechanical forms of exfoliation for 21 days post treatment
• Do not have any laser treatment, chemical peels or microdermabrasion for 21 days post treatment.
• Do not apply ice or ice water on the treated area.
• Do not use hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and or excessively hot showers for 7 days post treatment.
• Do not go swimming for 7 days post treatment.
• Do not participate in aerobic exercise for 7 days post treatment.
• Maintain hydration, both topically and internally. Drink 8 to 12 glasses of water per day. Use hydrating products adapted to skin type.
• In a rare case of an allergic reaction to products or service, you will experience a heated sensation, please rinse with cool water and use cool compress to keep skin cool to calm irritation. This is in a rare case; please see a medical physician asap.

MAXIMIZING SKIN RECOVERY AFTER
SQT BIO MICRONEEDLING 

To maximize the results after micro-needling, you will be advised on how to care for your skin with optimum skincare and what skin care to avoid.

Have questions after your treatment?

Text Suzie Cunningham 416 922 0879