Spongilla Spicules Treatment Information and Consent

Introduction

Spongilla spicules are an effective modality of skin resurfacing. They provide a natural alternative approach to microdermabrasion and dermabrasion, chemical peels (glycolic acid, Jessner’s, phenol and trichloroacetic acid peels), CO laser resurfacing and Erbium laser peels to correct visual facial defects such as hyperpigmentation of various etiology, fine wrinkles, sun damage, superficial scars, comedones, enlarged pores, and facial rejuvenation.

Upon massaging Spongilla spicules into the skin, the spicules mechanically separate the epidermal layers and reduce keratinocyte cohesion, thereby increasing stratum corneum sloughing and sebum plug and loose keratinocyte removal.

Treatment may consist of a course of multiple treatments set approximately 2 weeks apart and further sessions may be required to achieve results.

During your treatment you may experience some discomfort and transient redness or swelling. Improvements may take several weeks. We can give no guarantee that you will see a positive outcome. Adherence to the skincare regime may improve results. Please ask your practitioner for more details if you so wish.

Side Effects

• Crusting or scabbing.
• Redness and Bruising. Redness may occur for 24-48 hours or more after treatment.
• Skin swelling. Immediately following treatment, the skin may swell especially when the cheeks have been treated under the eye area.
• Skin shedding.

*This list is not exhaustive, as everyone is different and unexpected side effects can theoretically occur on an individual basis.

Contraindications

Those who should NOT have treatment include:

• Keloids, haemophiliacs and other blood disorders, collagen vascular diseases or cardiac abnormalities; rosacea and blood clotting problems, active bacterial or fungal infection.
• Shingles: - If the Shingles were relatively short lived i.e., over in less than 4 weeks and left no complications, then leave a gap of 6 months before microneedling. If the case was more persistent and was complicated by significant pain issues then leave a full 12 months before needling.

Post Treatment Care

• Clients should protect the area against excessive sun exposure for up to 1 month after the treatment.
• Use SPF 30-50 following your treatment ongoing but especially in the next 4 weeks.
• Avoid makeup for 24 hours.
• Avoid strenuous activity including rough sports for 5 days after treatment.
• No swimming in chlorine pool for 48 hours.
• No saunas or extremes of heat for 7 days.
• Avoid perfume, perfumed products or active skincare including retinols, glycolic acid AHA to the areas for 3 days after.
• Avoid excessive touching, rubbing, or scrubbing of the face for 24 hours and ensure hands are clean if you do need to touch your face.
• Drink 2L water daily.
• If you have any concerns, report any unexpected events to your practitioner.