Microneedling before & aftercare
Microneedling Beforecare
To achieve the best results and minimise irritation, please follow the guidelines below before your appointment.
Important information
- Microneedling cannot be performed if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Please inform your practitioner of any medical conditions, medications or skin concerns prior to treatment
7 days before
- Avoid Botox, filler, chemical peels, laser or other advanced skin treatments
- Avoid sunbeds and prolonged direct sun exposure
5–7 days before
Stop using all active skincare ingredients, including:
- Retinol / retinoids (retinal, tretinoin, adapalene)
- Vitamin A derivatives
- AHA / BHA acids (glycolic, lactic, salicylic)
- Exfoliating acids and peels
- Prescription acne treatments
- Physical exfoliants or facial scrubs
Clients with sensitive skin should stop actives for a full 7 days
3–5 days before
- Avoid waxing, threading or hair removal in the treatment area
- Avoid self-tanning products on the face
24 hours before
- Avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine
- Avoid intense exercise
- Avoid anti-inflammatory medication (such as ibuprofen) unless medically required
On the day of treatment
- Arrive with clean skin, free from makeup and skincare
- If you feel unwell or have broken skin, infection, active acne flare, cold sores or irritation in the treatment area, please reschedule your appointment
Microneedling Aftercare
Your skin may appear red, warm, tight or slightly swollen — similar to mild sunburn. This is normal.
First 24 hours
- Do not touch the treated area unless hands are clean
- Avoid makeup, SPF, retinol, acids or active skincare
- Avoid exercise, sweating, saunas, steam rooms and swimming
- Avoid alcohol
- Avoid sun exposure completely for the first 24 hours
- Do not pick, scratch or rub the skin
- Use a fresh, clean pillowcase for your first night’s sleep after treatment
- This helps prevent bacteria transferring onto the skin while the micro-channels are still open
- Reduces the risk of irritation, breakouts or infection during early healing
24–72 hours
- Cleanse with a gentle, fragrance-free cleanser
- Use only soothing or hydrating products recommended by your practitioner
- Apply SPF daily once advised (usually after 24 hours)
- Continue to avoid heat, direct sun exposure and tanning
- Avoid exfoliation and active ingredients
For 7 days
- Avoid retinol, acids, vitamin C, exfoliants and facial treatments
- Avoid sunbeds and prolonged direct sunlight
- Continue gentle skincare and daily SPF
Expected Healing
Redness: 1–3 days
Mild swelling or sensitivity: up to 48 hours
Dryness or light flaking: 3–5 days
Skin quality continues to improve over several weeks as collagen production increases
Important Notes
Best results are achieved as a course of treatments
Always follow personalised advice provided at your appointment
If you experience increasing redness, swelling, pain, discharge or signs of infection, contact your practitioner immediately
