Microneedling

aftercare

Follow our aftercare guide to help your skin heal properly and get the best results from your removal treatment. Protect your skin.

Immediately After Treatment

  • Leave your skin alone and do not wash off any product for the first 12 hours

  • Do not touch the open skin with dirty hands

  • AVOID BEING OUTSIDE/DIRECT SUN

  • Apply only approved post-procedure products

  • No makeup for at least 48 hours to avoid infection/bacteria

  • Use a new pillowcase / face towel

  • Sleep on your BACK

Day 1 -24 hrs

  • Gently cleanse with lukewarm water and a mild, fragrance-free cleanser when permitted by your treatment protocol.

  • Pat dry with a clean towel.

  • Apply a gentle, fragrance-free super barrier moisturizer

  • Can use suitable PDRN or growth factor serum for healing skin

  • Avoid direct sunlight. Once the skin can tolerate it, begin using broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+.

  • Still no makeup until 48 hours

Day 2-7

  • Cleanse gently morning and night.

  • Moisturize twice daily or whenever skin feels dry.

  • Apply SPF 50+ every morning once tolerated, reapplying every 2 hours when outdoors.

  • Sunscreen should be used even on gloomy days

  • Avoid swimming, saunas, steam rooms, and excessive sweating until the skin has recovered. (1 week)

  • Do not scratch, pick, or exfoliate.

  • Allow any dryness or flaking to resolve naturally.

  • Avoid retinol, vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliating treatments until the skin has fully healed, generally around 1 week +

Day 7+

  • Resume your regular skincare routine gradually if your skin has fully recovered.

  • Continue daily sunscreen.

  • Avoid additional aggressive skin treatments until fully healed and appropriately spaced.

What to expect

Day 1 – Immediately After Treatment

  • Redness similar to a mild to moderate sunburn.

  • Skin may feel warm, tight, or sensitive.

  • Mild swelling may occur.

  • Pinpoint bleeding may be visible immediately after deeper treatments.

  • Skin may feel dry or slightly rough.

Days 2–3 – Healing Begins

  • Redness and swelling should gradually decrease.

  • Skin may feel tight, dry, or itchy.

  • Mild flaking or peeling may begin.

  • Skin may appear slightly darker or temporarily uneven in tone.

  • Avoid picking or scratching.

Days 4–5 – Skin Recovery

  • Most redness should have subsided.

  • Dryness or mild flaking may continue.

  • Skin may start feeling smoother.

  • Sensitivity should continue improving.

Days 6–7 – Skin Settling

  • Most superficial healing is typically complete.

  • Skin may appear brighter and feel softer.

  • Continue moisturizing and protecting the skin from UV exposure.

Weeks 2–4 – Early Improvements

  • Skin texture may begin to improve.

  • Skin may appear more hydrated and even-toned.

  • Early collagen remodeling is underway.

Weeks 4–6 and Beyond – Collagen Production

  • Gradual improvement in fine lines, texture, and certain acne scars.

  • Collagen remodeling continues over the following months.

  • Multiple sessions are usually necessary for more noticeable results.

Important!

  • Redness is normal. Your skin may look and feel sunburned for 24–72 hours.

  • Mild swelling, tightness, and sensitivity are common during the first few days.

  • Dryness, rough texture, and light flaking may occur around days 2–5. Do not pick, peel, or exfoliate your skin.

  • Your skin may temporarily look worse before it looks better. This can include dryness, dullness, and uneven texture during healing.

  • Avoid makeup for at least 48 hours and until your skin is no longer irritated. (USE CLEAN MAKEUP BRUSHES / SPONGE)

  • Avoid excessive sweating, hot showers, saunas, and swimming for at least 48 hours or until your skin has recovered.

  • Avoid active skincare ingredients such as retinol, vitamin C, AHAs, BHAs, and exfoliants for approximately 7 days, or until fully healed.

  • Sun protection is extremely important. Avoid direct sunlight immediately after treatment and use broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+ once your skin can tolerate it. EVEN ON GLOOMY DAYS

  • Use clean pillow case and new face towels.

  • Keep your skin hydrated. Use gentle, fragrance-free yet hydrating skincare products recommended by your technician.

  • Results are not immediate. Collagen production and skin remodeling take several weeks to months.

  • Multiple treatments may be necessary depending on your skin concerns and desired results.

  • STAY HYDRATED - LIMIT ALCOHOL INTAKE / SMOKING

PLEASE REMEMBER

Your skin is healing after a controlled treatment. Following proper aftercare is essential to minimizing irritation, reducing the risk of hyperpigmentation, and supporting optimal results.

Do not rush into using too many unnecessary skincare products. Focus on gentle, hydrating and healing.

Contact your technician if you have concerns. Seek medical attention if you experience increasing pain, worsening redness, unusual swelling, blistering, pus, or fever.