Microneedling Aftercare: Pre and Post Treatment and FAQs

Microneedling is a relatively new procedure in dermatology, in plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery.

In 1994 dermatologists and plastic surgeons first started developing the technique of something called ‘Subcision’ or they basically would take a hypodermic needle and create a little of a wound within an acne scar and this can help the dermis (The inner layer of the two main layers of the skin) to start generating new collagen and fill in the scar.

Subsequently, that led to developing these Microneedling devices that would allow elegant adjustment of different depths of penetration depending on the area of skin on the face being treated.

Microneedling Aftercare

Microneedling and also called collagen induction therapy. It’s a device that rolls little tiny Microneedles along the skin and allows them to penetrate the skin by creating a channel of a wound into the dermis and it stimulates wounding. The process of wound healing can generate growth factors in the skin collagen induction. That’s why it’s called collagen induction therapy as well.

For the first 3 days of the Microneedling Aftercare

For the first 24 hours of the Microneedling Aftercare, the process avoids direct sunlight. if possible, avoid it for more than 24 hours.

Use a good sunscreen because those ingredients can penetrate deep into your skin and it’s best to avoid products with harmful ingredients that are going to do more harm than good.

During Microneedling aftercare makeup is not recommended for the first 48 hours. After two three days you can put in a little amount of makeup provided you feel your skin is recovering.

It’s important to not take any anti-inflammatories on the day of the treatment and the subsequent days afterwards.

Because when you do this treatment your body is creating an inflammatory response to help restore collagen and growth factors in your skin and anti-inflammatories put a restriction on it.

For the first three days of the aftercare for Microneedling your skin is going to feel a little bit more Sensitized so it’s really important not to use anything too active on your skin, that’s going to irritate the skin even more.

During Microneedling aftercare vitamin C is also prohibited for numerous reasons. it’s going to burn like absolute crazy and it causes further issues. You want the skin to be able to heal properly.

For Overall Microneedling Aftercare

In the Microneedling Aftercare process you should avoid anything with alcohol, artificial fragrances or colours, any bleaching products and you don’t want to be using any form of exfoliation on the skin such as AHA, BHA’s in your cleansers.

If you’re doing this at home, then hyaluronic serum is a wonderful product to use and that’s safe to use. During the treatment and after the treatment just make sure your hands are clean, including the sterile.

You want to be avoiding anything with alcohol, artificial fragrances or colours, any bleaching products and you don’t want to be using any form of exfoliation on the skin such as AHA, BHA’s in your cleansers, 

Don’t use any exfoliation techniques on your skin manually or chemically for the first week of Microneedling Aftercare.

Take really good care of your skin and be really gentle.

When you’re washing, don’t use active ingredients that are going to cause any interference with the Microneedling Aftercare process.

When you wash your face use products that are not irritating, that are not chemically strong, and don’t have little beads of exfoliators in them try to use organic soap or face wash.

Microneedling with PRP Aftercare

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP), is a concentrate of platelet-rich plasma protein that helps the body to create new elastin and collagen. It limits the duration of redness and swelling seen in the Microneedling Aftercare process.

For 3 Days of Microneedling with PRP Aftercare

For the first three days avoid consuming aspirin, Motrin, Voltaren, Advil, Ibuprofen, Naproxen, and other anti-inflammatory medications and use a light tender cleanser with clean tepid water.

Use an organic tender moisturizer.

Avoid hot tubs, jacuzzis, steam rooms, hot yoga, saunas

Avoid heat and excessive sun exposure, including tanning booths, and wear an SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.

After Three Days of Microneedling with PRP Aftercare

After 4 to 5 days you may return to your skincare products and makeup when your skin is not irritated.

You will start noticing improvements in the skin texture and tone shortly after your treatment, but the overall effects take up to 3 months for optimal improvement. 

New collagen formation takes 5 weeks to appear; please be patient. it takes a minimum of 3 treatments for maximum benefit.

(Instructions Directed In Microneedling Aftercare Are To Be Followed In Microneedling With PRP Aftercare As Well)

When to visit a dermatologist?

• If you have applied a cream and it feels a burning sensation on your skin,

• If your skin is releasing pus.

• If you feel the skin getting very hot instead of warm around the treated area,

• If you have a Fever of greater than 100.5  

If you face any of the given issues in your Microneedling Aftercare process or Microneedling with PRP aftercare then please do visit your dermatologist.

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