Microneedling | Education
Pre-Procedure:
It is best to avoid all retinoid products for 3-4 days before the procedure.
Coming to your appointment with a clean face is preferred. but you can wash your makeup off in our office if needed.
What to Expect:
You will be numbed with a topical numbing agent for 30 minutes prior to procedure to ensure you will be comfortable the entire time.
Procedure then takes 20-30 mins.
You can expect to very red right after the procedure, it may feel like a sunburn that evening.
You will be pink/red the following day.
Day 3, your face will be mostly back to normal.
Post-Procedure:
Do nothing to your face the day of the procedure. (Unless you received an add-on procedure, then your provider will give you further instructions, if needed.)
Wash your face the next morning with the provided gentle cleanser & follow with the hydrating creme. Continue these gentle products through day 2 & into day 3.
It is best to avoid makeup the day after but it is okay to be applied after 24 hours, if necessary.
Avoid sun exposure & always wear sunscreen - don’t waste your money!
You may experience dryness & flakiness for up to a week after & is completely normal.
Mild acne purging is also normal. Contact your provider if it becomes concerning. Do not pick!
Wait a minimum of 30 days before doing your next microneedling.
You may resume normal skin care routine after 3-4 days, as long as your skin is looking & feeling back to normal.