Microneedling is one of the most popular skin rejuvenating treatments at the moment, and for good reason. Not only can it improve the look and feel of the skin, but it also works wonders on reducing acne scars, lines and wrinkles.
YOUR SKIN WILL BE RED
It’s totally normal for your skin to appear red after you’ve had microneedling. The majority of the redness should subside within 24 hours but some could linger based on the intensity of the treatment. Keeping the skin well hydrated can help take down the redness (so have a good moisturizer on hand).
YOUR SKIN MAY FEEL DIFFERENT
Directly after a microneedling treatment and for several days post-procedure expect your skin to feel a little different than normal and a bit rough to the touch. It is rare but there may be some swelling and bruising, too.
YOU MAY SEE SOME MINIMALLY VISIBLE MARKS
Because microneedling makes hundreds of tiny controlled micro injuries on the surface of the skin, it’s not uncommon to see some very small red marks after the procedure. Not to worry, whatever you see is short-lived and as the skin heals and recovers, all signs will slowly fade away.
YOU MAY BREAK OUT
If you’re prone to breaking out, you’ll definitely want to let your practitioner know beforehand. While it can work wonders at improving acne scars, microneedling can actually spread bacteria in the skin, making breakouts worse. So if you have active acne it is best not to treat directly over those lesions.
PINPOINT BLEEDING
It is normal to experience some pinpoint bleeding directly after the microneedling procedure. This usually subsides within a few hours with minimal risk of infection.