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Your hooded eyelids protocol
Step-by-step instructions for the Micro-Infusion System 2.0 for hooded eyelids. You treat the brow bone and upper orbital rim only, twice a week, in the evening.
Watch the full routine
Start here, then use the steps below as your reference
At a glance
Everything you need to remember
What is in your serum
PDRN and copper peptides work together to support collagen above the eye, which helps firm the look of a heavy, drooping lid and smooth crepey texture and fine lines over time.
Preparation
3-5 minutes
Cleanse your face
Wash with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser. Remove all makeup, sunscreen and oil, then pat completely dry with a clean towel.
Makeup, oil and water sit between the needles and your skin. Clean, dry skin lets the serum travel through the micro-channels instead of staying on the surface.
Wait 5-10 minutes after cleansing so your skin is fully dry. Damp skin dilutes the serum.
Sanitize your hands
Wash your hands with soap and water, or use a 70% isopropyl alcohol sanitizer. Let them dry before you touch the device, serum or face.
Check your skin
✓ Okay to treat
- Clean, healthy skin
- Fine lines and crepey texture
- Healed marks
✗ Do not treat today
- Active breakouts
- Cuts or open wounds
- Sunburned or irritated skin
- Active eczema, psoriasis or rosacea
Setup
2-3 minutes
Prepare your needle head
New needle head: it arrives pre-sterilized and ready to use. Attach it without touching the needle tips.
Reused needle head: one head lasts your 8 sessions for the month, as long as you sanitized it with alcohol after your last session (see needle head care).
Never touch the needle tips. Handle the head by its plastic base only.
Load the serum
Remove the needle head
Twist the needle head off the applicator bottle and set it on a clean surface, needles up.
Add serum
Use the dropper to add 0.5 mL of serum into the applicator bottle. The dropper has measurement lines to help you dose accurately.
Reattach the needle head
Twist the head back on until finger-tight. Do not over-tighten.
Each 4 mL bottle gives about 8 sessions at 0.5 mL each, which is one month at 2 sessions a week. Store it in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
Prime the system
Inside the needle head is a small center valve. It needs a moment to open before serum flows.
Tap method (recommended)
With the cap on, turn the applicator upside down and tap the whole device firmly on a flat surface 2-3 times. Remove the cap and start stamping.
Stamp method
Just begin stamping. The first 2-3 stamps may feel dry, which is normal. The valve opens and serum starts to flow.
- Re-cap, turn it upside down and tap firmly on a flat surface a few more times
- Loosen the needle head slightly, then re-tighten it to release trapped air
- Tilt the device so the serum stays at the needle end while you stamp
Treatment Application
About 2 minutes
Stamp only on the brow bone and upper orbital rim, above the crease of your eyelid. The skin that moves when you blink (the mobile lid) is never treated.
Your treatment area
✓ Treat here
- Brow bone, just below the eyebrow
- Upper orbital rim (the bony edge above the crease)
- Outer corner toward the temple
✗ Never treat
- Mobile eyelid (skin that moves when you blink)
- Anywhere at or just above the lash line
- Inner corner near the tear duct
Find the bony ridge under your eyebrow with a fingertip. That ridge is your whole treatment area. If you can feel your eye move under the skin, you are too low.
Technique
Position
Look straight ahead into a mirror. Keep the device flat against the brow bone, angled slightly upward and away from the eye.
Stamp
- Coverage: Work from the inner end of the brow outward toward the temple, following the bony ridge.
- Stamps: about 15 light stamps per side (30 total) per pass
- Overlap: overlap each stamp by roughly half the previous one
- Pressure: very light, just enough to feel contact. It should never hurt
- Passes: 1 pass for your first 4-6 weeks. Move to 2 only if your skin is comfortable
- Motion: press straight down and lift completely. Never drag, twist or roll
The skin around the eye is very thin. One pass is often enough, and extra passes add irritation without adding results. The brow bone tolerates a little more than the lid, but caution still matters.
Finish
Gently pat any serum left on the treated area with clean fingertips, or leave it to absorb on its own. Do not rub or massage the treated area.
Serum left in the applicator can be massaged into untreated areas like your cheeks or forehead.
Leave it on: no rinsing for 8-12 hours (4 hours minimum). Avoid touching the area for 24 hours.
Most people see visible change in 4-8 weeks. Results build with every session, so the schedule matters more than any single session.
Aftercare
Protect your results
Aftercare timeline
Your schedule
| Week | Sessions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 1 | Check how your skin responds |
| Week 2 onward | 2 per week | Space them 3-4 days apart, for example Monday and Thursday |
Treat in the evening so the serum can absorb overnight. Always leave at least 3 days between sessions, and never treat on back-to-back days.
What to expect
Consistency beats intensity. Gentle sessions twice a week outperform aggressive sessions once in a while.
Needle head care
One head lasts your month
How long a needle head lasts
One needle head lasts your full month of 8 sessions (2 a week for 4 weeks), as long as you sanitize it with alcohol after every session. Extra heads are optional, for anyone who prefers a fresh head more often.
How to sanitize after every session
- Rinse the needle head under warm running water right after use
- Soak it in 70% isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes
- Shake off the excess
- Air dry with the needles facing up on a clean surface
- Store it somewhere clean and dry, away from bathroom humidity
Replace it right away if
- The needles feel dull or tug on your skin
- The head was dropped
- You see bending, damage, rust or discoloration
- Treatment feels more uncomfortable than usual
- You have completed 8 sessions
- Share a needle head with anyone
- Use a head that fell on the floor
- Skip sanitizing between sessions
- Touch the needle tips
Safety
Read before your first session
Do not use if you have
- Active acne, cysts or pustules in the treatment area
- Open wounds, cuts or abrasions
- Sunburn or irritated skin
- Active cold sores
- Eczema, psoriasis or rosacea flare-ups in the treatment area
- Recent Botox (wait 2 weeks) or fillers (wait 4 weeks) in the area
- Current Accutane use, or use in the past 6 months
- A history of keloid scarring (ask your dermatologist first)
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding (ask your doctor first)
Normal vs. concerning
| Normal | Stop and see a doctor |
|---|---|
| Mild redness for 30-60 minutes | Redness lasting more than 24 hours |
| Slight warmth or tingling | Severe pain or burning |
| Temporary tightness | Swelling that keeps increasing |
| Slight dryness the next day | Signs of infection (pus, spreading redness) |
| Any change in your vision or eye irritation |
Frequently asked questions
Need help?
Our team is here to guide your journey
support@botaniqueparis.comBotanique Paris® Micro-Infusion System is a cosmetic device for appearance-based improvement. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you have medical concerns or a skin condition, consult your dermatologist or physician before use.