SkinPen® Microneedling

Before your treatment

• No Retin-A products for 24 hours before treatment.
• No prolonged sun exposure or sunburn on the treatment area for 24 hours before treatment.
• Your skin should be clean and makeup-free.

After your treatment

• Protect your skin from the sun for 7 to 10 days.
• Do not apply sunscreen for 12 hours after treatment.
• Do not do any vigorous exercise for at least 24 hours.
• Do not apply makeup for at least 12 hours.
• Microneedling can trigger cold sores. If you are prone to cold sores, ask about preventive medicine.

If your treatment included PRP

Leave the PRP on your skin for the rest of the day. Wash your face with a gentle cleanser before bed. Apply the growth factor serum after cleansing each morning and evening until it is used up.

If your treatment did not include PRP

Wash your face with a gentle cleanser and let it dry. Apply the sheet mask given to you at the end of treatment for 10 to 15 minutes. After removing the mask, massage in any remaining serum, then apply the peptide serum (also given to you at the end of treatment). You may also apply Aquaphor if needed. Apply the peptide serum every morning and night until it is used up.

Recovery timeline

1. Day 1Redness. How much depends on how aggressive the treatment was.
2. Day 2A red or pink color may remain, like a mild sunburn. Swelling may be more noticeable on the second day.
3. Day 3Skin may be pink or its normal color. Swelling goes down. Light flaking may occur.