Microneedling aftercare – how to look after your skin

Microneedling is one of our most results-driven treatments – but the outcome is not decided in the treatment chair alone. How you care for your skin during the first few days afterwards makes a real difference to both healing and final results. Here is what happens in the skin, what is normal and exactly what to keep in mind.

What happens in the skin after the treatment?

During microneedling, fine sterile needles create a controlled micro-injury in the skin. The injury triggers the skin's own wound healing: it starts producing new collagen and elastin, and fresh, healthy skin is built from below. That process is what delivers smoother texture, softened lines and improved scars – and it continues for several weeks after the treatment itself.

Immediately afterwards it is normal for the skin to feel red and warm, much like after a day in the sun. The redness usually settles within 24–72 hours. Light flaking or dryness during the first days is also completely normal – it is old skin being replaced.

The first 24 hours

• Do not touch the treated area – your hands carry bacteria and the skin is extra receptive.
• Do not cleanse the skin and skip makeup. Let the skin rest.
• Avoid active products such as acids, retinol and vitamin C.

The first 48 hours

• Avoid sauna, steam baths and intense exercise – heat and sweat irritate healing skin.
• Avoid self-tanning products.

The first week

• Do not exfoliate for 7 days, neither mechanically nor with acids.
• Moisturise with a mild, calming product – ask me and I will recommend the right product for your skin.
• Use sunscreen every day when outdoors. Newly formed skin is extra sensitive to UV radiation, and sun exposure right after treatment can cause pigmentation spots.

When will I see results?

Many notice fresher-looking skin within a week or so, but the real work happens deeper down. Collagen production continues for several weeks, and you get the best effect from a course of 3–6 treatments with 3–6 weeks in between. If you want to boost the result further, we also offer Salmon DNA Revival and the Korean Anti-Age Ritual – two microneedling treatments with extra focus on hydration and anti-ageing.

Not sure what your skin needs?

Every skin is different, and aftercare may need to be adapted to your skin type. Try our treatment guide to see which treatment suits you, or contact the salon in Nynäshamn directly – I am happy to give you a personal recommendation.