Nano-needling & LED Light Therapy
Avoid for the first 24 hours:
- Touching your face – refrain from touching your face unnecessarily to prevent introducing bacteria to the treated area.
- Normal skin routine – use a gentle, non-abrasive cleanser and toner in the first 24 to 48 hours.
- Hydration – keep your skin well hydrated with a soothing, hydrating serum or moisturizer.
- Sun protection – apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher. Avoid direct sun exposure as your skin will be more sensitive.
- Makeup – try to avoid using makeup for the first 24 to 48 hours. If necessary, use mineral-based makeup. Tropic mineral foundation is highly recommended.
- Sweating – avoid activities and workouts that cause excessive sweating for 48 hours.
- Swimming or saunas – avoid swimming pools, hot tubs, and saunas for at least 48 hours to prevent irritation and infection.
- Other treatments – do not undergo any other facial treatments for at least a week unless recommended by Faye.
- Alcohol and smoking – avoid consuming alcohol and smoking as they can interfere with the healing process and overall skin health.
Micro-needling
After your treatment, you will likely notice that:
You look as though you have a moderate to severe sunburn, your skin may feel warmer and tighter than usual, and you may also notice some slight swelling. These symptoms are normal and should subside after 1 to 2 hours. You may see slight redness after 24 hours but only in small patches.
If you are concerned about any reaction, please email us in the first instance or call us, as well as contact your healthcare provider immediately.
For the first 24 hours:
- Use tepid water to rinse the treated area.
- It is recommended not to apply makeup or sunscreen after the procedure. Do not apply any makeup with a makeup brush, especially if it is not clean.
- Do not go swimming for at least 24 hours or enter steam / sauna rooms or hot tubs.
- No exercising or strenuous activity.
After 24 hours:
- Use a gentle cleanser to clean the face/area for the following 72 hours and gently dry the treated skin. Always make sure that your hands are clean when touching the treated area.
- Do not take any inflammatory medicines for at least 2 weeks post treatment.
- Apply a broad spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreen with a minimum SPF 30 (ideally SPF 50) for 2 weeks. A chemical-free sunscreen, like those from Tropics, is highly recommended.
- If your skin is feeling a little dry, you can use pure coconut oil or the cream you have been given by Faye.
- For at least 3 days, do not use any Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Beta Hydroxy Acid, Retinol (Vitamin A), Vitamin C (in a low pH formula) or anything perceived as ‘active’ skincare.
- Avoid intentional and direct sunlight for 48 hours.
- Do not use tanning beds or creams for 2 weeks.
- Sweating and gym environments must be avoided during the first 72 hours.
By following these aftercare guidelines, you can help ensure that your skin heals properly and receives the full benefits from Micro-needling, Nano-needling and LED Light Therapy.