31/08/2026
🧐 Your skin can look worse before it starts looking better after microneedling
That’s why it helps to know what to expect during the first few days after your session so you don’t mistake normal, temporary reactions for something going wrong
⏰ 0 to 24 hours
Your skin may feel more sensitive as it begins to recover
Increased blood flow supports the skin’s initial healing response
⏰ 24 to 48 hours
Redness may gradually subside
Your skin’s natural repair and renewal process continues
⏰ 48 to 72 hours
Your skin continues its natural renewal process as tissue remodeling progresses
You may notice:
✨ Redness similar to a mild sunburn
✨ Tightness or sensitivity
✨ Dryness or flakiness
✨ Mild swelling
✨ Mild Itchiness
✨ Warmth or slight tingling
These can be common and temporary during recovery
While your skin is healing, give it time to recover 🥰
❌ Don’t touch, pick, or scratch your skin
❌ Avoid exfoliants, acids, and retinoids
❌ Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours
❌ Avoid direct sun and heat exposure
❌ Skip saunas, intense sweating, and swimming
❌ Don’t rush the healing process
Keep your routine simple, soothing, and hydrating
👌 Healing is just as important as the microneedling session itself
Proper aftercare is part of the process too
📩 Not sure what to do before or after your session? Send us a message and we’ll help guide you through your routine