MICRONEEDLING
CARE GUIDE
Your guide to getting the most from your microneedling treatment, including important information before and after your session, what to expect and our recommended treatment plan.
Before your
Treatment
To help prepare your skin and ensure your treatment is suitable:
Pause active skincare
Stop retinoids, AHAs, BHAs, vitamin C and exfoliating products for 3–5 days before treatment.
Avoid other treatments
Avoid waxing, laser, chemical peels or other intensive facial treatments for 7 days before your appointment.
Avoid where appropriate
Avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, fish oil and alcohol for 24–48 hours before treatment, unless prescribed or medically required.
Arrive with clean skin
Where possible, arrive with clean skin and no makeup on the day of your appointment.
Keep us informed
Let your therapist know about any skin conditions, medications, allergies, recent cold sores, or if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
Isotretinoin
Let us know if you currently use or have recently used isotretinoin (Accutane), as this may affect your suitability for treatment.
After your
Treatment
To keep your skin comfortable and support your fresh Microneeding finish:​
Avoid makeup
Do not apply makeup for 24–48 hours after treatment.
Keep skincare gentle
Use a gentle, hydrating skincare routine for 3–5 days and avoid scrubs or exfoliation.
Pause active skincare
Avoid AHAs, BHAs, retinoids, vitamin C and other strong actives for 5–7 days.
Avoid heat & exercise
Avoid excessive sweating, strenuous exercise, saunas, steam rooms and hot showers for 24–48 hours.
Protect your skin
Apply SPF 30+ daily and minimise direct sun exposure while your skin is recovering.
Avoid other treatments
Avoid facial treatments, waxing, laser, peels or other procedures for at least 2 weeks, unless advised otherwise.
Be gentle
Keep your skin hydrated and avoid rubbing, picking or unnecessarily touching the treated area.
Contact us if you experience increasing redness, swelling, heat, pain, discharge, blistering or any reaction that concerns you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your skin may appear red and feel similar to a mild sunburn for the first 1–3 days. Mild swelling, tightness, dryness or flaking can also occur as the skin recovers.
Over the following days, the skin will gradually settle and may begin to feel smoother and more refreshed. Improvements in skin texture, tone and overall skin quality can continue to develop over the following weeks.