Overview
The notes cover a step-by-step personal skincare routine involving exfoliation, dermaplaning, numbing, and professional-level microneedling. Core methods, pain management, chosen products, and initial results are detailed, with follow-up observations included.
Pre-Treatment Preparation
- Chose not to use moisturizer the night before to fully show natural skin texture.
- Exfoliated with a dry microderm mitt on damp skin, following a Turkish-inspired method.
- Regular routine includes exfoliating gloves and olive soap.
- Dermaplaning tools: separate razors for face and eyebrows to avoid accidents.
- Exfoliated before dermaplaning to prevent dead skin from clogging the blade.
Dermaplaning Process
- Used a facial razor after exfoliation to remove fine facial hair.
- Special care taken near eyebrows, planning to let them grow in before tattooing.
- Emphasized following instructions for both the mitt and dermaplaning tools.
Numbing and Sterilization
- Cleaned face with 91% rubbing alcohol using reusable cotton pads.
- Reviewed and selected numbing creams, choosing the strongest for the procedure.
- Improvised with alternative wrap to cover numbing cream due to lack of Saran Wrap.
- Applied numbing cream for 40–50 minutes for maximum effect.
Microneedling Procedure
- Performed under remote guidance from a professional esthetician.
- Used a variable-depth professional microneedling pen, with clear note that deeper settings are not for general users.
- Applied a thick layer of hyaluronic acid (with small molecules) and prickly pear seed oil.
- Adjusted needle depth for different face areas; avoided deeper penetration on thin skin.
- Emphasized proper pressing technique for effective needle penetration.
Aftercare and Immediate Effects
- Cleaned microneedling pen with 90% alcohol after use.
- Immediately reapplied hyaluronic acid and prickly pear seed oil post-procedure.
- Reported mild redness and minor sunburn sensation, but not significant pain.
Day-After and Next Steps
- Noted an intense itch for about 10 minutes once numbing wore off; advised against scratching.
- No lingering sunburn feeling the next day, but skin texture indicates treatment was done.
- Planned gentle cleansing with fingertips and a facial cleanser for three nights.
- Observed likely micro-scabbing, with plans to check back in a week for further healing assessment.
Key Dates / Deadlines
- Next treatment planned for November 8.
- Follow-up assessment scheduled one week after initial treatment.
Recommendations / Advice
- Follow tool and product instructions carefully.
- Non-professionals should use only recommended needle depths (e.g., 0.5mm or less).
- Resist urge to scratch skin during post-procedure itchiness.