AFTER CARE Microneedling

It is normal to experience certain side effects after a microneedling procedure.
Your skin can be flushed or even bright red after your treatment, this will likely subside within 48 hours.
Although not everyone will experience them, additional side effects from microneedling include breakouts, acne. Peeling dry skin can happen. You may experience a slight windburn sensation post treatment this is normal for the first few days.
WHAT TO DO
- Use only luke warm water to wash your face the day after treatment and pat dry
- Moisturise with a fragrance free, no active ingredients moisturiser twice a day for at least a week as your skin may fe drier or tighter after the treatment
- Apply a sunscreen with SPF3o+ on a daily basis
- Use a gentle cleanser if need be after 72 hours
- Stay hydrated, drink plenty of water

- Do not use any active ingredients e.g: scrubs, exfoliating, peels or aggressive brushes for 7 days
- Make up to be avoided for 48-72 hours
- Avoid excessive heat: saunas, steam rooms, exercise etc for atleast 72 hours
- Avoid the sun/sunbed for 14 days
- Avoid electrolysis, waxing. bleaching (face) depilatoriy creams.
laser hair removal for at least 7 days
- Avoid strong chlorinated water for 14 days
- Avoid alcohol for 7 days as it dehydrates you and it will significantly slow down the repair of your skin
- Don't book in for any other facial treatment for 14 days
- DO NOT TOUCH THE AREA FOR 24 HOURS