Before your microneedling for hair restoration treatment
1. 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, flaxseed oil, or Ginkgo Biloba
2. NO TANNING – spray or sun – for two weeks before your treatment
3. CLEAN SCALP THE DAY OF TREATMENT: Please wash and condition (if applicable) the morning of your treatment—no hair oils, mousse, gel, or styling products of any kind.
Before your microneedling for hair restoration treatment
1. 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, flaxseed oil, or Ginkgo Biloba
2. NO TANNING – spray or sun – for two weeks before your treatment
3. CLEAN SCALP THE DAY OF TREATMENT: Please wash and condition (if applicable) the morning of your treatment—no hair oils, mousse, gel, or styling products of any kind.
Home Care
We have recommended treatments to compliment your hair restoration procedure and STRONGLY recommend these products for maximum results.
Products recommended to begin or continue as soon as any redness has resolved:
1. Hair Rescue: Repair
2. Hair Rescue: Activate
3. RegeneMax Plus Advanced Collagen Generator
Treatment Regimen
This is a series of three, once-monthly treatments followed by a maintenance treatment every 6 months to maintain results.
After your microneedling for hair restoration treatment
• Expect to have red skin in the treated area(s) for 24-72 hours, including itching, scabbing, peeling, and/or irritation
• Do not wash your scalp for 24 hours
• Do not massage, scratch, or rub the treated area(s)
• Do not use any topical products on your scalp other than shampoo/conditioner for 24-72 hours or until any redness has resolved
• Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure for at least 2 weeks
• Results are different for everyone and take time – up to 6 months for hair growth results
After your microneedling for hair restoration treatment
• Expect to have red skin in the treated area(s) for 24-72 hours, including itching, scabbing, peeling, and/or irritation
• Do not wash your scalp for 24 hours
• Do not massage, scratch, or rub the treated area(s)
• Do not use any topical products on your scalp other than shampoo/conditioner for 24-72 hours or until any redness has resolved
• Avoid prolonged sun or UV exposure for at least 2 weeks
• Results are different for everyone and take time – up to 6 months for hair growth results
Important Notice: This page's information is intended for established Cunningham Clinic patients and does not create a provider-patient relationship. We form a provider-patient relationship through direct evaluation and care by our clinical team. These are general instructions only — your provider's individualized directions always take precedence, so please follow any guidance given to you directly at your appointment. For the most current and personalized version of your aftercare instructions, refer to the written instructions provided at the point of care. Individual results vary, and nothing here constitutes medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room immediately. If your instructions involve a prescribed medication, do not stop or alter your medication regimen without explicit approval from your prescribing provider.
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.
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.
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.