Microneedling
in Charlotte, NC

How To Prepare For Microneedling

Thorough preparation is essential for your microneedling session in Charlotte to yield the best outcomes in enhancing skin appearance, such as reducing acne scars, fine lines, wrinkles, and stretch marks. We emphasize the importance of cautious planning to ensure a successful and comfortable experience.

In preparation of microneedling, the goal is to maintain skin tranquility for a successful procedure. Limit harsh product use, such as those with retinol, antibiotics, or AHAs, to avoid skin barrier disruption. Limit these types of products to around a week or two before your treatment. Simplify your skincare routine before treatment by using fewer products and focusing on gentle cleansers and moisturizers. Avoid harsh or abrasive products that can strip the skin’s natural oils or cause discomfort.

In addition to the pre-microneedling skincare regimen, you should start adding sunscreen to your routine at least two weeks before your visit. Sunscreen protects your skin from the damaging effects of UV radiation, which can cause sunburn, skin irritation, and an increased risk of post-treatment pigmentation disorders.

Wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a lightweight scarf helps shield your skin from UV rays during and after your microneedling appointment. These items serve as physical barriers, limiting direct UV light exposure and preventing adverse responses before the treatment.

During the week coming up to your microneedling appointment, avoid shaving, waxing, or using any hair removal products on the areas that will be treated. Hair removal treatments can irritate the skin, induce inflammation, and undermine its integrity, increasing the likelihood of discomfort and difficulties during microneedling Charlotte NC.

As you consider microneedling, here is what you might expect from the process.

• Your face is numbed with a topical numbing cream so that you’re completely comfortable
• A serum is applied topically to your skin during and after your microneedling treatment
• The SkinPen microneedling device is applied to the treatment area per section until the skin of the entire region has been treated.
• Your skin may feel tight and be pink to red, like a mild sunburn for for 1 to 3 days.

After microneedling, good aftercare is essential for attaining the best results and avoiding problems. The microneedling treatment creates small microchannels that must be properly cared for during healing.

On the day of your microneedling procedure, your skin may feel dry, and tight, and have a little burning sensation. These feelings are a normal response to the process, which creates small micro-channels in the skin to stimulate collagen formation and revitalize the complexion.

Why Is Microneedling Aftercare Necessary?

After microneedling, avoid touching your face excessively or using regular SKINCARE PRODUCTS immediately due to the small micro-channels created in the skin. This precaution is crucial as unprotected skin contact can introduce bacteria, dirt, or irritants, increasing the risk of reactions like irritation, inflammation, or infection.

Aftercare Do’s

Use moderate and calming skincare products designed for post-microneedling care. Look for formulas that include relaxing components such as aloe vera, chamomile, or colloidal oatmeal, which can help relieve irritation, reduce redness, and support the skin’s natural healing mechanisms.

Additionally, keeping sanitary surroundings is necessary for reducing the risk of infection. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands, and do not use pre-used towels or cloths. Remember to use clean items and materials that come in touch with your skin, such as pillowcases, bedding, or makeup brushes, to reduce the risk of bacterial buildup.

Along with cleanliness, sufficient hydration is critical for the skin’s healing following microneedling. Hydrated skin supports optimal healing and collagen formation, resulting in a smoother, youthful-looking complexion.

Aftercare Don’ts

For several days after microneedling, avoid intense activities that cause excessive sweating to prevent pore obstruction, infection, or breakouts. This includes avoiding saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, and high-temperature showers to reduce skin sensitivity and irritation.

During the healing phase, you will need to protect your skin from direct sunlight, just as you did during the preparatory period. Most of our patients frequently ask: CAN I BE IN THE SUN AFTER MICRONEEDLING? We recommend you avoid sun exposure at all costs. However, if sun exposure is unavoidable, use a wide-brimmed hat to protect your face and apply a high-SPF sunscreen with hydrating ingredients.

After microneedling, wait a few days before putting on makeup to avoid transmitting debris and bacteria that could cause skin irritation or infection. Allow your skin to heal completely without wearing makeup during this time.

Finally, since microneedling relies on the body’s inflammatory response to heal, it’s best to avoid taking ibuprofen or other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) throughout the recovery period. These drugs can disrupt the natural healing process and impair the desired results of microneedling. The same goes for medications that thin the blood flow, such as aspirin.