PRE- CARE INSTRUCTIONS

7 days before:

Avoid

• Retinol / retinoids
• Strong acids (AHAs, BHAs, at-home peels)
• Avoid waxing, threading, or laser on the treatment area.
• Avoid sunburn and tanning.

3 days before:

Stop using

• Scrubs or physical exfoliants
• Benzoyl peroxide (unless directed otherwise by your provider/doctor)
• Use gentle products only: mild cleanser, hydrating serum, moisturizer, SPF.

Day of treatment:

• Arrive with clean, makeup-free skin.
• Do not apply active products in the morning.
• Let your provider know:
• If you’re feeling unwell
• If you have a history of cold sores and feel one starting
• If you’ve had any new medications or treatments since your consult.

POST- CARE INSTRUCTIONS

Immediately – 24 hours:
You may feel like you have a moderate sunburn.

Do

• Follow the specific products your provider gives/recommends (usually gentle cleanser + soothing/hydrating serum or cream).
• Keep your hands off your face unless clean.
• If your skin feels warm, you can use a cool (not ice cold) compress briefly.

Avoid

• Makeup for at least 24 hours (preferably 24–48 hours).
• Touching, rubbing, or picking at the skin.
• Sweating heavily (gym, hot yoga, sauna, hot baths).
• Direct sun exposure.

24–72 hours:

• Redness and sensitivity should gradually decrease.
• Skin may feel tight, dry, or slightly rough/“sandpapery”.

Do

• Continue very gentle skincare
• Mild cleanser
• Hydrating, fragrance-free moisturizer
• Hyaluronic acid-based serum if recommended
• SPF 30+ if going outside.

Avoid

• Retinol/retinoids
• Acids (AHAs, BHAs, Vitamin C if it stings)
• Scrubs, cleansing brushes, dermaplaning, or waxing
• Self-tanner on the area.

3–7 days:

• Mild flaking or dryness may appear – let it come off naturally.
• Continue to focus on hydration + SPF.
• After about a week (or as advised by your provider) and once the skin is calm, you can gradually restart your actives.

ONGOING:

• Results from microneedling develop over weeks to months, and sun protection is key to maintaining them.
• Avoid major sun exposure (beach, tanning) while you’re in a treatment series.