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Before Your Appointment

Name: Cunningham Clinic LLC
Price range: $$

To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising, avoid the following for 2 days before treatment:
–Alcoholic beverages
–Anti-inflammatory medications including aspirin
–Vitamin E, fish oil, or flaxseed oil
–Ginkgo Biloba
If you have a history of oral herpes (cold sores), you may want to start a course of antiviral medication from your primary care provider three days before your treatment
NO TANNING – spray or sun – for one week before your treatment
You must be 14 days post-Botox treatment and 28 days post-filler, deep peels, and any laser treatment to receive microneedling safely.

Before Your Appointment

To reduce the risk of bleeding and bruising, avoid the following for 2 days before treatment:
–Alcoholic beverages
–Anti-inflammatory medications including aspirin
–Vitamin E, fish oil, or flaxseed oil
–Ginkgo Biloba
If you have a history of oral herpes (cold sores), you may want to start a course of antiviral medication from your primary care provider three days before your treatment
NO TANNING – spray or sun – for one week before your treatmentpost-Botox
You must be 14 days post-Botox treatment and 28 days post-filler, deep peels, and any laser treatment to receive microneedling safely.

After Your Treatment

Expect to have red skin in the treated area(s) for 24-48 hours
Do not massage, scratch or rub the treated area(s)
Do not use Mia or other brand face scrubbers for one week
Do not use Arbonne ultrasound or other brand ultrasound wands for one week
Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure for at least 2 weeks
Avoid saunas and/or steam baths for 2 weeks to reduce the risk of bruising

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Home Care and Next Steps

Until all redness has resolved + 2 days, you may ONLY use the following products:
–Gentle cleanser with NO exfoliating agents (no scrubs, retinols, or exfoliation of any kind)
–Gentle moisturizer with NO active ingredients (no retinols, no vitamin C, etc.)
–Sunscreen
–Mineral Makeup
Unless otherwise instructed by your treating provider, DO NOT use any products other than the four above while your skin is healing.
Once all redness has resolved, resume your skin care regimen
After your final treatment: Schedule your follow-up facial in 2-4 weeks

Home Care and Next Steps

Please get in touch with us at 720-650-4660 if any complications occur

In a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.
Do not wait for a return call from the clinic. Seek emergency care right away if you experience any of the following:
-Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
-Chest pain or pressure
-Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat
-Sudden weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking
-Loss of consciousness or fainting
-Any symptom that feels severe, rapidly worsening, or life-threatening
-If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, treat it as one.

In a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately.

Do not wait for a return call from the clinic. Seek emergency care right away if you experience any of the following:
-Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
-Chest pain or pressure
-Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, or throat
-Sudden weakness, numbness, or difficulty speaking
-Loss of consciousness or fainting
-Any symptom that feels severe, rapidly worsening, or life-threatening
-If you believe you may be experiencing a medical emergency, treat it as one.

When to Contact the Clinic

For symptoms, side effects, or complications that are concerning but not life-threatening, please contact Cunningham Clinic at 720-650-4660 for guidance. Reach out promptly if you notice any new, unexpected, or worsening symptoms after your treatment, procedure, or medication. If you are unsure whether a symptom is urgent, err on the side of caution and call us. Our regular hours are Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and Friday 8:30 AM–2:00 PM. If the clinic is closed and your concern is urgent but not life-threatening, please visit an urgent care center or contact a nurse advice line for prompt guidance. If at any point your symptoms become severe or feel life-threatening, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately — do not wait until the clinic reopens.