DOES MICRONEELDING HAVE A RECOVERY PERIOD? Yes! Here's what to expect:
Up to 3 days of intensive recovery where you'll look red/pink and will feel windburned/raw. During this time you'll avoid "sun, heat, wet & sweat" so no saunas, hot tubs, hot showers, the gym, sun exposure, pools, etc... you'll want to treat your skin as though you have an open wound because... you do!
Up to 5 days of light recovery where you'll still try to avoid the sun, wear sunscreen even when indoors and wear a hat when outdoors. You can reintroduce your gym routine but keep it light, you don't want to increase your circulation too much or get too hot. During this time DO NOT PICK at "purge pimples" or any peelies; doing so can lead to scarring.
HOW OFTEN SHOULD I BOOK MICRONEEDLING TREATMENTS? That depends on your goals.
HOW MANY MICRONEEDLING TREATMENTS SHOULD I DO? We recommend a series of 4 treatments to start, as the results are cumulative in nature.
AT WHAT AGE SHOULD I BEGIN MICRONEEDLING? We recommend starting between 25 to 30 for maintenance of collagen. If you have early signs of aging, acne or scarring, your Licensed Professional Aesthetician may recommend you begin as early as 18 but likely we'd begin with a few MicroPeel facials or BioNeedling facials first.
WHAT TYPES OF PRODUCTS SHOULD I USE TO SUPPORT MY MICRONEEDLING TREATMENTS? For recovery, you'll want to use gentle products and no acids or exfoliators for the week after your treatment. We also like to incorporate Copper Peptides and a lipid soluable Vitamin C for both recovery and skin health in between treatments! We also like to introduce Retinol into our routines in between treatments as well. Those ingredients are the best at producing collagen and helping to manage inflammation and acne! We're happy to set out our favorites for you to purchase when you come in for your treatment!
