• To protect the skin, please use the recommended post-treatment regimen as discussed with Drs. Agarwal or Cavallin. Usually, a specific HA serum twice daily to the area, followed by an approved gentle, post-procedure moisturizer, then recommended sunscreen if on the face. Do not use any prescription topical medications, Retin-A, alcohol-based toners, or Vitamin C serum for up to 3 days post-procedure unless cleared by Drs. Agarwal or Cavallin. 

• The treated areas should be gently washed twice daily with approved gentle cleanser and water. No scrubbing, exfoliators, or washcloths.

• Mild crusting or brown microdots might be noted 1–5 days following treatment. Crusts and/or brown dots will disappear naturally in several days but can sometimes take up to 2 weeks to completely clear. Do not pick at the crusts. Soaking skin in the shower for 10-15 minutes and rubbing very gently can help with sloughing.

• Avoid vigorous activity, excess heat, or sun exposure for at least one week. Apply the recommended post-procedure sunscreen daily if face/neck were treated. Until the skin returns to normal, when outdoors always use an umbrella, hat or other available protection against sunlight to avoid hyper pigmentation on the treated area.

Contact Drs. Agarwal or Cavallin Immediately if Any of the Following Signs of Infection Occur:

• Drainage – looks like pus or blood.
• Increased warmth at or around the treated area.
• Fever of 101.5 or greater.
• Severe pain that is unresponsive to over-the-counter pain relievers.
• Any rashes, significant swelling, or itchiness.

Expected Scalp Reaction and Results 

• 1–3 Days Post-Treatment:
  • Redness, mild swelling, possible headache if the scalp has been treated. Skin begins to turn to a condition similar to before treatment. Skin may feel tighter.
  • Redness and microdots may take 1 – 2 weeks to completely resolve, but are Do not pick at the crusts. Soaking skin in the shower for 10-15 minutes and rubbing very gently can help with sloughing.
• 3 days–6 Months Post-Treatment:
  • Stabilization of hair follicles in the anagen growth phase and maintenance of hair density After at least 3 successive treatments, sustained hair follicle stimulation, new hair growth, and increased hair density in thinned areas.

Please contact us at 972-608-3100 if you have any questions or concerns.