Microneedling Aftercare Instructions

What to expect immediately after your Microneedling treatment: 

  • There may be a sunburn-like redness and swelling that can last for 1-3 days – Apply ice packs at home if required for a maximum of 10 minutes at a time.
  • There may be bruising, which is usually minimal and pinhead sized. It may last for 1-5 days. If it occurs, avoid supplements and medications (if possible) such as multivitamins, fish oils, glucosamine and Vitamin B or Vitamin E, which are blood thinning agents and may exacerbate bruising for 24 hours (if these supplements have been advised by your GP please check with your GP before stopping them).
  • There may be some itching of the skin. Avoid scratching the skin. You can apply the recommended post procedure creams to alleviate itching sensations.
  • You MUST avoid sun exposure and solarium treatments for at least 3 weeks after the microneedling treatment because the area treated will be more sensitive to burning and increased pigmentation with the development of brown blotches and freckling during this period. Apply the recommended sunscreen daily and reapply several times throughout the day.
  • DO NOT apply spray tanning or fake tanning creams for 2-3 weeks after the treatment.

What to expect 1-3 days after your Microneedling treatment:

  •  Redness will settle and be replaced by a dry, tight peeling skin. This will shed over the next 3-7 days to reveal a fresh skin with more neutral skin colouring and improved texture. You MUST NOT pick, scratch or use any exfoliant (gentle exfoliation may be allowed after 3-5 days) as this may damage the new skin and introduce bacteria leading to skin infections.
  • Avoid using any skincare that contains AHA, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid or Retinoic Acid (eg Retin A) for 3-5 days. If you are unsure about your skincare please ask your cosmetic practitioner.
  • It is important to promote healing and encourage cellular regeneration within the dermis of the skin after microneedling. You will be advised to use a soothing cleanser, post-procedure cream and hyaluronic acid serum as a part of your skincare routine for up to two weeks post treatment. It is important to apply this 3-4 times in the first 24 hours after treatment and then apply twice daily.
  • It is important to maintain a good skincare routine with frequent hydration (approximately 4 x daily). Make sure to include the recommended hyaluronic acid serum, post-procedure cream, and sunscreen in your daily routine for up to 2 weeks post-treatment.

It is important to promote healing and encourage cellular regeneration within the dermis of the skin after dermapen skin needling. You will be advised to use Skinstitut Rejuvenate 15, Environ Colostrum gel, Hyaluronic serum or ASAP Vitamin B this will repair and restore healthy dermal skin cells and promote collagenesis and healing. It is important to apply this 3-4 times in the first 24 hours after treatment and then apply twice daily until finished.

Start to gently exfoliate the skin after 3-5 days with ASAP or Skinstitut Facial Exfoliant Scrub to remove the flaky dead skin that commonly forms after treatments.

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 416-792-3835 or by email at info@bodyfultoronto.com