Aftercare
Microneedling
What's normal
Redness like a mild sunburn for 1–3 days, tightness, mild swelling, and light flaking around days 3–5.
First 24 hours
- No makeup. Keep your hands off your face.
- Rinse with lukewarm water and a gentle cleanser only; apply the serum or moisturizer we gave you.
- No exercise, sweating, swimming, saunas or steam for 24–48 hours.
- Sleep on a clean pillowcase.
First 5 days
- No retinol or tretinoin, acids (glycolic, salicylic), vitamin C, scrubs or toners.
- Don't pick or peel flaking skin.
For 2 weeks
- Mineral sunscreen SPF 30+ every day once makeup is allowed; avoid direct sun and tanning.
- No other facial treatments without asking us.
If PRP / PRFM was used
- Don't wash your face for at least 6 hours.
- Avoid ibuprofen and similar painkillers for a few days; acetaminophen is fine.
Call or text us if you notice
- Blisters, crusting or oozing
- Spreading redness, pus or a fever
- A cold sore flaring up
Call 911 for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, or any emergency.