What to expect after microneedling?

This blog is going to give you the best microneedling aftercare tips. Recovery time after microneedling with Dr.Pen is minimal unlike more invasive procedures. You can resume most of your normal day to day activities pretty much as soon as you finish your treatment.

We do have a few recommendations of things its best to avoid for a few days after microneedling – this will help to make sure that you really get the best results possible from the microneedling treatment.

• Avoid spending prolonged time in direct sunlight for a few days after treatment. Sun exposure can damage your skin and slow healing. You should try to wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
• Avoid heavy exercise that causes sweating, which can lead to discomfort, swelling and exposure to unwanted bacteria. Also avoid swimming, long hot baths or the sauna for at least 3-4 days.
• Don’t use any products that have active ingredients such as retinol or alpha acids or alcohol-based toners and exfoliators while your skin heals. Its also best not to use any products with self tan.
•  If you can stay away from makeup for the first 48 hours after microneedling or keep makeup as minimal as possible while your skin is healing.

Follow these microneedling aftercare tips and be sure to get the best from your treatment.

Your Skins Recovery Timeline

• 60 Minutes: Reddening and possible spot bleeding whilst pores are still open.
• Up to 24 hours: Slight rash, skin hot spots, red patches, minor swelling.
• 1 – 2 days: Fading of rash and red patches, reduced swelling, minor itching, dry/tight sensation.
• 2 – 3 days: Dissipated swelling, reduced itching, minor skin flaking/peeling.
• 3 – 4 days: Potential slight dryness.
• 4 – 5 days: Full recovery with normalised function.
• 3 weeks: Improvement in pigmentation begins.
• 4 – 6 weeks: Improvements in lines, wrinkles and scarring begins.

Microneedling Aftercare

Using gentle, fragrance-free products for 24 hours after your skin needling treatment is important. Keep skin clean and hydrated. The key to achieving the best results from microneedling is really in the aftercare. The better you care for your skin after treatment the better the results!

Here are our favourite products to help repair the skin after treatment:

• Stayve Vegan Repair Sachets – In pre measured packaging they give you just enough product to make sure that skin is nourished and protected – They are great for professional technicians to offer clients a couple of sachets to take away with them.
• Another way to soak the skin in moisture after microneeding is by using a hyaluronic acid serum one of our best selling microneedling grade skin booster is the Medisco Hyaluronic Acid.
• Why not check out our range of facial masks for a relaxing treat after your microneedling session. This autumns current best selling Bioaqua Collagen Sheet mask is now avaliable to add to your cart at Dr.Pen UK

How long until I see real results?

It may take some time to see results from microneedling. In a couple of days, you may start to notice that your skin has more firmness and elasticity. With continued treatments, you may notice that your skin looks more youthful after each one. Usually within four to six treatment sessions, you will be able to see the full result of microneedling with Dr.Pen. Ensuring that you really make the most of your microneedling aftercare will help to boost and maintain results.

Its worth mentioning that the effects of microneedling are not permanent. Our general recommendation would be a quarterly maintenance session after your initial treatment course is complete. Nano needling is also a great way to give your skin a boost as it is not at all invasive so it can be completed regularly at home with your Dr.Pen Microneedling system and a nano cartridge!

Our Top 5 Microneedling Aftercare Tips

1. Make sure you have a good quality SPF (30 or higher) to protect your skin from UVA and UVB rays. You should apply sun protection daily as part of your skin care routine, but it its even more important to protect your skin after a microneedling treatment.
2. Make sure your hands a clean when you touch your face. This is especially important when applying skincare.
3. Do not use any exfoliants on your skin including cleansing brushes for at least 1 week after your microneedling treatment as this will cause irritation to the skin and make the recovery period longer.
4. Use a Hyaluronic serum morning and night before you apply your day cream and SPF to lock in moisture and plump up the skin
5. Treat your skin to a sheet mask – A collagen-based sheet face mask is one of the most popular aftercare options after microneedling. These masks are designed to hydrate the skin, boosting collagen production, hydration, and elasticity.