Microneedling

Pre and Post Guidelines

BEFORE YOUR TREATMENT (PRE-CARE) 💛

To keep your skin calm and get the best results, please follow these steps:

 2 Weeks Before

☀️ Avoid unprotected sun exposure, sunburns, tanning beds, and self-tanner on the treatment area.

🚫 No laser/IPL, strong peels, or resurfacing treatments on the area.

5–7 Days Before

🧴 Pause the following on the treated area:

Retin-A / retinol / vitamin A creams

Glycolic or salicylic acids

Benzoyl peroxide

Hydroquinone

Other strong exfoliating or bleaching products

🚫 Avoid waxing, depilatory creams, or electrolysis on the area.

24 Hours Before

💊 Avoid anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen / Motrin / Advil,

unless prescribed by your doctor, as they can interfere with your natural healing response.

🍷 Skip alcohol for 24 hours before your treatment.

📅 Day of Treatment

😊 Arrive with clean skin – no makeup, SPF, self-tanner, oils, or heavy skincare.

🪒 Do not shave the area right before your appointment (shave the day before if needed to avoid irritation).

🩺 Please let us know if you have:

Used Accutane in the last 6–12 months

Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Any active infections, open lesions

Any recent cosmetic procedures, including neuromodulators (Botox, Dysport, etc.) or fillers

AFTER YOUR TREATMENT (POST-CARE)

Mild redness, warmth, and tightness (like a light sunburn) for 24–48 hours is normal and usually settles within a few days.

 First 24 Hours

🙌 Keep the area clean and avoid touching your face.

🛏 Use a clean pillowcase and fresh face towels; if you use makeup brushes, wash them before next use.

🧴 Use only the serum/aftercare products recommended by SHINE Medspa.

🚫 Avoid:

💄 Makeup and SPF on the treated area for the first 24 hours (unless otherwise directed)

💦 Exercise, hot yoga, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, very hot showers, and sweating

🤚 Touching, rubbing, or scratching the skin

 24–72 Hours

🧼 Gently cleanse with a mild, non-foaming cleanser using clean hands only — no cloths, brushes, or scrubs.

☀️ Start wearing a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily and reapply if you’re outdoors.

💧 Skin may feel dry, tight, or slightly flaky — this is normal. Keep it moisturized with a simple, gentle hydrator.

🚫 Continue to avoid:

Retinol / Retin-A, acids, exfoliants, and strong active ingredients

Heat, heavy sweating, and direct sun on the treated area

Days 3–7

🪶 Light flaking or peeling can happen — do not pick or peel. Let your skin shed naturally.

✅ Continue with:

Gentle cleanser

Hydrating, non-active moisturizer

Daily SPF 30+

🚫 Avoid retinoids, exfoliating acids, and bleaching/lightening creams for one week post-treatment.

Most people find their skin feels back to normal within 5–7 days, with glow and texture improvements continuing over the following weeks.