Microneedling

Aftercare for microneedling is crucial for proper healing and to maximize the treatment benefits. Here's a complete guide on what to do — and what to avoid — after microneedling:

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Immediately After Treatment (0–24 hours)

• Keep your face clean and hands off: Avoid touching your face unnecessarily to prevent infection.

• Use only gentle products: Use a gentle cleanser and lukewarm water to wash your face; pat dry with a clean towel.

• Hydrate and moisturize: Apply a hyaluronic acid serum or other soothing, non-comedogenic moisturizer.

• Use a healing serum or post-procedure balm: If your provider gave you one, use it as directed.

• Avoid makeup: Let your skin breathe for at least 24 hours.

1–3 Days After

• Continue gentle skincare: Stick to non-irritating, fragrance-free cleansers and moisturizers.

• Use SPF daily: Your skin is more sensitive to sun exposure. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) even if indoors.

• Hydrate: Drink plenty of water and continue moisturizing.

3–7 Days After

• Expect some flaking or peeling: This is normal. Do not pick or scrub — let the skin shed naturally.

• Resume normal skincare gradually: After 3–5 days, you can start reintroducing actives (vitamin C, AHA/BHA, retinol), but only if your skin feels ready and irritation-free.

❌ What To Avoid

• Sun exposure for at least 1 week

• Heavy makeup for 24–48 hours

• Sweating, exercise, saunas, and hot tubs for 24–48 hours

• Exfoliating products (retinol, glycolic/salicylic acid, scrubs) for 5–7 days

• Alcohol-based products or anything that stings or burns

• Dirty pillowcases and towels — switch to clean ones to avoid bacteria

Signs to Watch For (When to Call Your Provider)

• Severe redness, swelling, or heat lasting more than 3 days

• Pus, yellow crusts, or intense pain

• Rashes or allergic reactions