Micro-needling Aftercare

Immediately after treatment during the healing process, minor itching, hives, flaking or redness may appear. It is normal to have drying up of the skin and peeling a few days after when skin starts to regenerate.

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Intensive moisturising treatment is especially important for regenerating of skin. It is important to hydrate and keep the skin well hydrated.

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• For a maximum of one week, double your skin moisturiser

• Use hydration mask every night for the first 5 days.

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Avoid the following activities for up to 2 days following a treatment

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• Direct ultraviolet exposure (sun and solariums)

• Intensive cardio, exercise or gymnasium regimens

• Excessively hot showers, bathing, spas or saunas

• Further clinical treatments (including, but not limited to microdermabrasion, laser, intense pulsed light, chemical peels, muscle relaxant injections and dermal fillers

• Spray or self-tanning Swimming in chlorinated pools or the ocean

• Tattooing (including cosmetic tattooing) Avoid using skin care products containing any of the following active resurfacing ingredients for up to 5 days following a treatment.

• Alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) (including but not limited to: glycolic, lactic or malic acid)

•  Beta hydroxyl acid (BHA) including salicylic acid Benzoyl peroxide

• Retinoids (including but not limited to: tretinoin, retinol and retinaldehyde)

• Hydroquinone High levels of kojic or azelaic acid Alcohol (including but not limited to isopropyl alcohol/de-natured alcohol/rubbing alcohol)

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For the next 10 days, it is very important to apply sunscreen all over. Light non-occlusive and make-up may be applied 24 hours post procedure.