Gentle guidance to help your skin feel supported at every step.

Before Your Treatment

1–2 Weeks Before

Give your skin a head start:

• Avoid active skincare such as retinol, AHA/BHA acids, benzoyl peroxide, and exfoliating masks.

• No chemical peels, laser treatments, or injectables in the treatment area for at least 2 weeks.

• If you’re prone to cold sores, please let us know before your appointment.

5–7 Days Before

Keep the skin calm and balanced:

• Stop using at-home microneedling rollers.

• Avoid self-tan on the treated area.

• Stick to gentle cleansing and hydration.

• Use SPF daily to protect the skin — this reduces inflammation and supports healing.

The Day of Treatment

You don’t need to do anything special — we’ll take care of your skin:

• Arrive with clean skin and no makeup in the treatment area.

• Avoid caffeine if you’re sensitive to redness.

• Drink water to keep your skin hydrated.

After Your Treatment

What You Can Expect

Your skin is starting its natural repair process. Common and completely normal reactions include:

• Redness, warmth, and sensitivity for 12–48 hours

• Tightness or dryness

• Mild flaking or rough texture after a few days

These are signs of controlled micro-injuries stimulating collagen and cell renewal.

First 24 Hours

Your skin needs extra kindness:

• Do not apply makeup, active skincare, or SPF.

• Avoid touching the area.

• No gym, sauna, hot yoga, steam rooms, or anything that leads to sweating.

• Use only the post-care products recommended by us.

Keep hydration high — inside and out.

Days 2–5

Skin is now healing and rebuilding:

• Light makeup can be used from Day 2 if needed.

• Avoid retinol, acids, scrubs, and exfoliating tools.

• Keep the routine simple: gentle cleanser + hydrating, non-fragranced moisturiser.

• SPF 30–50 daily when you go outside.

Mild flaking may occur — allow it to shed naturally.

After Day 5

You can start returning to your normal skincare routine:

• Gradually reintroduce active products (we can help plan this based on your skin).

• Continue daily sunscreen — it protects your new collagen and keeps inflammation low.

• Avoid strong in-clinic treatments for 1 week unless otherwise planned with your therapist.

Results & Treatment Plan

SkinPen stimulates your natural healing response. Results develop gradually over 6–12 weeks.

Clients always benefit from a course of 3–6 sessions, spaced 4–6 weeks apart, depending on their skin goals (collagen support, scarring, texture, pigmentation, or pores).

When to Contact Us

Please get in touch if you notice:

• Redness lasting longer than 72 hours

• Unusual swelling

• Signs of infection (very rare)

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We’re here to support your full healing journey.