Micro Needling | Pre/Post Treatment Care


Woman receiving micro-needling skin treatment.

Pre-Treatment Care

  • Avoid sun exposure for 24-48 hours.
  • For optimal results we recommend you start your pre-conditioning skin care regime a minimum of two weeks prior to your treatment.
  • For two weeks before your treatment avoid using Retin-A, topical antibiotics, exfoliants, and hydroquinone.
  • No hair removal treatments for 1-3 days before your treatment (waxing, shaving, epilating etc.)
  • No injectables for two weeks before treatment.
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If you are prone to cold sores, it is recommended to take an antiviral medication for 2-3 days leading up to the appointment.
What to expect
  • Skin will feel warm/hot like a mild sunburn
  • Skin may feel very tight
  • Skin will be red post treatment – a lot of this will subside a few hours post treatment, but can take 3-4 days to disappear completely.
  • Avoid makeup application for 12 hours.
  • On day 3-5 post treatment, you may experience some peeling/dry flaking skin.
  • Avoid excess heat (hot showers, heated pools, saunas) for 48-72 hours.

Pre-Treatment Care

  • Avoid sun exposure for 2 weeks
  • Do not apply cold compresses or ice packs to the skin for 24-48 hours post treatment, however an aftercare or soothing gel may be used.
  • Avoid taking ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatories for 24-48 hours post treatment
  • Avoid active skin care (including AHA/BHAs, exfoliants, Vitamin A, etc) for 72 hours.
  • Do not exercise or sweat for 24 hours.
  • Wear SPF 30+ or 50+ daily.
  • Do not pick or peel at skin during the healing process.