Microneedling Aftercare
Rules and instructions after your micro-needling treatment for the best experience and results.
Special instructions
- Do not do anything for at least 4 hours post-treatment.
- Change your bed sheets and sleep on a clean pillowcase
- Clean and change your face towels to dry your skin
- Do not wash your face for the next 4 hours after your treatment.
- Cleanse your skin 3 times per day
- Do not touch your face
- Do not use Shampoo for 48 hours
- Do not wear makeup for the next 48 hours
- Avoid intense exercise and sweating for 48 hours
- Do not take anti-inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen for 10 days.
- Avoid tanning and prolonged exposure to the sun for a minimum of 2 weeks
- Apply SPF 50 daily when going out
- Cleanse your face before bedtime
- Redness or sensitivity may be present for up to 72 hours.
- Acne breakouts may appear temporarily
- Mild skin peeling may begin on days 3-5
- Dry skin may persist for 10 days or more.
- Do not scratch the treated skin
- Stay well hydrated, drink a lot of water
- Do not use Retinol or exfoliating products for a minimum of 10 days
- It is recommended to repeat the treatment every 4-6 weeks
- For best results, you may need 3-8 treatments.
Routine Day 2 to Day 10
- Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser and water. Rinse and then pat dry
- Apply a hydrating serum and let your skin absorb it completely (2 or 3 minutes)
- Apply a gentle moisturizer
- Apply sunscreen when you go outside (after 24 hours)
Routine day 10 + you can now exfoliate
- Cleanse your skin with a cleanser and water, then pat dry
- Exfoliate your skin using an exfoliant or honey and sugar and water (maximum 3 times per week)
- Rub your skin with medium pressure and in a circular motion to remove dead skin.
- Apply a hydrating serum and let dry 2-3 minutes
- Apply a recommended moisturizer
- If you go out, apply sunscreen (SPF 30 or more)