Medical Microneedling – Post Treatment Tips & Products

What is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a popular treatment that uses multiple tiny, vertical needles to create micro-channels deep in the skin to stimulate collagen and elastin production. These microchannels can carry topical ingredients like peptides, growth factors or hyaluronic acid deep into the dermis.

What to Expect

Topical Numbing Cream: Yes, applied 30 minutes before treatment to minimize discomfort

Sensation: Slight prickling sensation

Discomfort Level: No pain, minimal discomfort due to numbing cream

Side Effects: The skin barrier temporarily disrupted some dryness and tightness. Mild sunburn effect – redness and inflammation – lasts 1-3 days depending on the depth of microneedling

Caution: Can trigger cold sores

Post-Microneedling Tips

• Do not use oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents or cool the skin as this may reduce the efficacy of the treatment
• Use a mild cleanser and hydrating products as the skin will be dry
• Microchannels remain open up to 48 hours post-needling – apply growth factors, peptides or hyaluronic acid serums during this time and not creams so you do not congest the microchannels
• Do not gym or do heat-inducing exercise immediately after treatment
• Some flaking and peeling can occur especially if the skin is dry before treatment  – do not use harsh scrubs or exfoliants to speed up the process
• Once the microchannels are closed use a good post-peel skin barrier repair cream to support the barrier as it normalizes
• Resume active ingredients like Retinol or AHAs between 5-7 days post-treatment once the skin has settled
• Use a melanin-inhibiting product if you are prone to pigmentation
• Avoid direct sun exposure for at least a week after the peel and use a high-factor, broad-spectrum sunscreen if you need to be outdoors

Pre & Post Microneedling Product Recommendations

• Dermaceutic Advanced Cleanser is a gentle micro-foaming cleansing that can be used in the morning and evening
• SkinCeuticals C E Ferulic is a topical antioxidant that will help to complement collagen synthesis with easy absorption. Use the morning only
• MartiDerm DSP Bright Ampoules (30u) (hyperpigmentation risk) can be used in the evening if you are prone to pigmentation
• PCA Skin Hyaluronic Acid Boosting Serum is a topical cocktail of proven anti-ageing ingredients that help to improve the appearance of fine lines & wrinkles
• Lamelle Refirm Serum is a powerful growth factor serum which helps to stimulate cellular renewal and healing
• SkinCeuticals Physical Fusion UV Defense SPF50 is a universally tinted broad-spectrum sunscreen that helps to cover redness as well as protect the skin from post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.