Feedback for first time plan
I’m planning my first at home micro-needling session in the coming weeks. I have been studying this subreddit for months now and have worked out the following kit and procedure.
As someone who is anxious about not screwing it up (esp. granulomas and bacterial exposure), I would welcome any feedback or advice. I also have some questions I’ll post after I give my plan.
Kit:
-Dr Pen M9 (Amazon purchase, verified serial number through scratch off tag on box)
-Cartridges arrived in same box
-70% isopropyl alcohol wipes (Amazon bought)
-70% isopropyl alcohol for soaking (Amazon bought) cartridge pre-treatment
-Numbing cream (ebanel brand for pre procedure)
-4x Hyaron vials for post procedure application (is this enough?) purchased from meamo
-Sterile saline (posiflush) pre-filled syringes for glide (ordered from carewell)
-La Roche Posay Cicaplast Baume (the one marketed for post-procedure)
-My regular SPF for days following
-Cerave gentle cleanser
-Omnilux men led mask for post procedure (use daily already, will sterilize with alcohol wipes)
Technique: The reason for my micro-needling is for texture primarily. I have very shallow acne scars on my cheeks, and I will be needling only over these areas.
-Apply numbing cream to clean face for 30 minutes and wash with cleanser before treatment
-Wipe down my face with alcohol swabs
-Soak cartridges is alcohol (despite the verification process, I still worry about counterfeits)
-Apply sterile saline to skin
-Speed 1, .5mm for first time over specified areas only (even if not deep enough for serious results yet)
-Apply Hyaron (see questions below) as needed for 24 hours
-At 24 hrs apply Roche posay
At 48-72hrs reintroduction normal barrier-friendly -routine (inc spf)
-Day 3 begin workouts again
-Day 7 reintroduce other skincare routines
Questions:
-Do I have enough Hyaron? I’m only using it as moisture post-procedure. I figured twice a day for two days would be enough, but also I’m not sure how far a vial goes!
-Face washing - when can I begin this? I don’t feel great about having an unwashed face for any extended period of time, especially in sweaty summer. Do I need distilled water near the beginning for sterility?
-Shaving - should I take off shaving my face for some time before the procedure? How long should I wait to begin again?
-There is some literature that suggests that hydrocolloid patches can reduce healing times by up to 40%. Since I’m not doing the whole face, is it reasonable to dress the wounds with large patches post Hyaron?
-Should I do patch tests of the Hyaron in the very unlikely chance that I’m allergic?
Help or feedback with any of the above is greatly appreciated! Wish me luck!