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title: Microneedling Post Care Instructions
description: Dermetics micro needling post care instructions. The answers at your fingertips for everything you need to know.
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# Micro Needling Post Care Instructions

## What to expect after the treatment

You may not experience any side effects post treatment, however, it is not unusual to experience the following post treatment:

- Redness, stinging or itching for 3-4 days, rarely longer
- Dryness
- Temporary acne breakout
- Bruising
- Pintpoint bleeding
  
  Please notify the clinic should you experience any irritation, pigmentation, crusting, or severe discomfort. 

## How to care for the area post treatment

- Keep hydrated with Hydrating B5 Gel for 2-3 days and follow the post care protocol outlined by your treatment provider.
- Avoid direct sun exposure for 7-14 days.
- Apply SPF 45 or high on a daily basis starting on day 2.
- Avoid retinoid or other exfoliants for 5-7 days pre and post procedure.
- Avoid waxing, threading or depilatories for 7 days.
- Avoid makeup for 24 hours. 

To achieve optimal treatment benefits treatment should be repeated every 8-12 weeks or as advised by your treatment provider. Treatments are enhanced by appropriate medical grade skin care.

\*\*Patients with a history of herpes simplex (cold sores) may experience a flare up of the disease. Inform your treatment provider immediately if you have a history of cold sores, so you can be pretreated appropriately prior to procedure. 

### Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the office at (905)-336-9624.

 

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