Microneedling Aftercare

✅ FIRST 24–72 HOURS:

✔️ DO:

  1. Keep skin clean and dry

    • Use only what your provider recommends (usually just a gentle cleanser and water).

    • Avoid touching your face.

  2. Moisturize with healing products

    • Use a calming, fragrance-free moisturizer or hyaluronic acid serum (no actives).

    • Your provider may give you a post-procedure cream (e.g., Aquaphor, or similar).

  3. Use SPF 30+ (after 24 hours)

    • Stay out of the sun for at least a week.

    • Once you apply sunscreen, use mineral formulas (zinc oxide/titanium dioxide).

  4. Stay hydrated

    • Drink plenty of water to support healing from within.

❌ DON’T:

  1. No makeup for 24–48 hours

    • It can cause irritation or infection.

  2. No active skincare for 5–7 days

    • Avoid retinol, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C, or exfoliants.

  3. No sweating or heat

    • Avoid exercise, saunas, or hot showers for 24–48 hours (sweat can irritate or infect open channels).

  4. Don’t touch, pick, or scratch

    • Even if your skin is itchy, flaky, or peeling, let it heal naturally.

  5. No alcohol or spicy foods (24–48 hrs)

    • These can cause inflammation and increase redness.

🗓️ HEALING TIMELINE:

Day What to Expect
0–1 Redness, sensitivity (like a sunburn), tightness
2–3 Slight flaking or dryness
4–7 Skin may still be sensitive, but healing continues
7+ You may start seeing improvement in tone, texture, and glow

🔄 Post-Treatment Tips:

  • Sleep on a clean pillowcase (preferably silk or satin).

  • Avoid alcohol and smoking — both slow healing.

  • Microneedling is cumulative — results get better with each session (usually 3–6 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart).