Aftercare

Microneedling
For best results 4-8 sessions are recommended

What to expect

Your skin will be red/flushed (possible swelling) for the first 24 hours

Skin may feel like mild sunburn/tight/itchy
Days following, your skin may become dry, peel or breakout. You may experience red dots or a rash
Within 4-5 days you can expect a full recovery
Within 3 weeks improvement in pigmentation
4-6 improvement in lines, wrinkles & scarring begins

Recovery Timeline*

60 mins - Reddening & possible spot bleeding

24 Hrs - Redding, rash, red dots, minor swelling

1-2 Days - Rash, red dots, reduced swelling, minor itching, dry/tight sensation

2-3 Days - Reduced rash, red dots reduced, swelling lessened, reduced itching, minor skin itching

3-4 Days - Dryness/Flaking

4-5 Days - Full recovery with normalised function

3 Weeks - Improvement in pigmentation begins

4-6 weeks - Improvements in lines, wrinkles and scarring begins.

*These are a general guide, everyone's skin differs and therefore so do the outcomes/ reactions.

Aftercare

Don't wear make up for at least 24-72hrs, clean brushes/sponges before use.
Avoid touching your face, wash your hands before you do
Avoid direct sun, saunas, steam, swimming or strenuous exercise for 72hrs.
Don't wash your face for at least 48-72hrs & only use a gentle cleanser when you do (no harsh chemicals/acids/ retinol for the 1st week)
Wear a high factor sunscreen when going out & keep the skin well hydrated by drinking plenty of water & using hydrating products such as Hyaluronic acid.
Omega & Vitamin C Supplements can be taken to support the treatment.

Aftercare

* Zero downtime facial but these are recommended for optimum results*

Ideally leave your face untouched & unwashed for at least 6hrs post treatment
Avoid intense heat, sun exposure, & strenuous activities for at least 24hrs
Avoid wearing make-up for 24-48hrs.
Wear a high 30+ sunscreen
Refrain from waxing, exfoliation or harsh chemicals (retinol/ aha's...) for 48hrs

What to expect

Your skin may feel warm/ tingly
You may have slight redness to the skin
Your skin may become dry, flake & peel*
(*very slightly and not always) in the next few days, this is your skin reacting & forming a protective barrier
Your skin may 'breakout' / purge over the next few days (this is normal and a release of toxins)

Aftercare

Do not tweeze, pick, rub, exfoliate, wax, use a depilatory on skin for at least a week
Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated
Avoid strenuous exercise for at least 48hrs.
Avoid direct sun exposure, heat/ saunas.
Wear SPF 30+ every day
Do not use harsh products that contain aha, glycolic, retinol
Use a gentle, un scented moisturiser to keep skin hydrated
Wash face using cool/ like warm water and a gentle cleanser
Only lightly exfoliate 3-5 days post treatment if needed