Microneedling works by creating tiny, controlled micro-channels in the skin to stimulate your body’s natural healing response. Looking after your skin afterwards is an important part of achieving the best possible results.
Following the correct aftercare advice can help reduce irritation and support healthy skin recovery.
Avoid touching your face
Immediately after treatment, your skin is more sensitive than usual.
Try to avoid touching your face unnecessarily and always wash your hands before applying any skincare products.
Avoid makeup for the first 24 hours
Your skin needs time to recover.
Where possible, avoid applying makeup for at least 24 hours after treatment unless your practitioner advises otherwise.
Stay out of strong sunlight
Freshly treated skin is more sensitive to UV light.
Avoid direct sun exposure and always wear a broad-spectrum SPF when going outdoors.
Avoid intense exercise
Heavy exercise, saunas, steam rooms and hot baths can increase skin redness during the first day or two after treatment.
Allow your skin time to settle before returning to these activities.
Keep your skincare simple
Your practitioner will advise which products to use after treatment.
For the first few days, it is usually best to avoid products containing strong acids, retinol or exfoliating ingredients until your skin has recovered.
Be patient
Some redness is completely normal and usually settles within a day or two.
The real benefits of microneedling develop gradually as your skin naturally produces new collagen over the following weeks.
How Skin Tone Clinic can help
At Skin Tone Clinic, every patient receives personalised aftercare advice following treatment.
We’ll explain exactly how to care for your skin, answer any questions you may have and support you throughout your skin rejuvenation journey.
Book a Skin Consultation
If you’re considering microneedling and would like to know whether it’s suitable for your skin, we’d be delighted to help.
Contact Skin Tone Clinic to arrange a professional consultation and receive honest advice tailored to your individual skin concerns.
