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Setting up

Setting up:

Your treatment area should be as clinical as possible for microneedling treatments, unlike facials and some other advanced facial services the couch should have a plastic wipeable cover, and no couch cover or towels, sheets or pillows. This is due to the risk of contamination form blood and other bodily fluids.

All tools must be sanitised and cord and devices covered in barrier film and/or disposable protective cable covers.

Needles must remain in the sterile packs until they are used, needles must not be handled without wearing gloves. It is recommended to show the client the needle being removed from the sterile packaging.

A yellow bin must be in place for waste that is contaminated. I.e. blood and bodily fluids that are crated from breaking the skin.

A waste provider will be able to collect this type of waste for you. There are many providers, search your local area or try direct 365 waste management for more information.

A sharps box must be in place, and needles must be placed safely inside it immediately following the treatment.

Gloves, apron and a face mask must be worn by the practitioner and a hair net by both client and practitioner.

Safe handling and preparation of needles, before, during and after treatment:

Creating a sterile work area:

A sterile work area ensures maximum hygiene practice during the procedure.

A full and thorough client consultation and consent form must be completed prior to the following.

These steps should be observed:

  • Clean the couch with a suitable sanitising solution and wipe dry if needed.
  • Cover the couch in barrier film, a plastic couch cover or cling film at the head area.
  • Spray and then cover the tray or trolley top shelf with film as above
  • Ensure you are wearing gloves prior to covering the microneedling device with barrier film or a plastic protective sleeve and sealing with micropore or tattoo grip tape.
  • Following correct sterile procedures open the sterile packaging containing the needle cartridge and place it into the device.
  • Begin treatment

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