After-Care · Skin renewal
Microneedling Post-Care Instructions
Follow these conventional microneedling instructions, including product directions for Mega Microneedling.
First hours and days
- Mega Microneedling with PDGF: do not wash your face or apply products for at least 6 hours unless instructed otherwise. Follow your specific product directions.
- Avoid makeup for 24–48 hours. Keep hands clean; do not pick, scratch, or rub skin. Begin gentle cleansing only when your provider says to start.
- Avoid strenuous exercise, hot showers, saunas, and other heat-producing activities for 72 hours.
Keep products gentle
- Avoid alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), retinol, scrubs, and other exfoliants for 1 week. Do not add active serums unless directed.
- Pinkness, redness, mild sunburn-like discomfort, tenderness, swelling, dryness, or flaking commonly settle over 2–3 days. Wait longer to restart irritating products if skin remains sensitive.
Protect from sun
- Avoid direct sun for 2 weeks. Use shade and protective clothing immediately. Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ when your provider allows products; reapply outdoors as labeled.
- Ask before another procedure; follow individualized instructions. Stop products that cause persistent burning.
When to get help
- Call Beauty Lab + Laser for worsening pain, spreading redness, drainage, fever, blisters, or a new cold sore. Seek urgent care for severe symptoms or if the clinic is unavailable.
- Call 911 for trouble breathing, throat or tongue swelling, or collapse.