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Top Aftercare Tip No.1

Do Not Expose Yourself To Direct Sunlight
  • As part of your treatment session an appropriate sunscreen will be applied to the treated areas.
  • You will be instructed not to remove the sunscreen for a certain number of hours after treatment – usually this means to leave it on until the next morning.
  • From there ensure that you apply the recommended sunscreen daily and as directed. Sunglasses, hat and other protective clothing remain essential.
Dr Ria Smit Women's Health & Aesthetic Medicine, Paarl Aesthetics After dermapen (micro-needling) treatment: Skin care tips, do not expose yourself to direct sunlight
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Top Aftercare Tip No.2

Be Sure To Drink Lots Of Water
  • Your skin will heal faster when it is well hydrated. Arrive at your treatment session already well hydrated!
Dr Ria Smit Women's Health & Aesthetic Medicine, Paarl After dermapen (micro-needling) treatment: Skin care tips, be sure to drink lots of water
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Top Aftercare Tip No.3

Use An Antioxidant Serum
  • You should preferably always use an antioxidant serum, but if not, this would be a great time to start incorporating one into your regular routine.
  • Antioxidant serums have a multitude of properties that assist with healing, protection and rejuvenation of the skin.
  • Antioxidants are anti-inflammatory and thus helps to soothe and reduce irritation after micro needling treatments.
Dr Ria Smit Women's Health & Aesthetic Medicine, Paarl SkinCeuticals Aesthetics After dermapen micro-needling CE Ferulic
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Top Aftercare Tip No.4

Use A Cooling Face Mask
  • A cooling face mask can help a lot to reduce inflammation and redness of the skin after micro needling treatment.
  • A cooling mask may be physically cold, but it will be even more beneficial if it contains hydrating and gentle anti-inflammatory or antioxidant ingredients.
  • The cooling temperature and these ingredients will help to provide comfort after being treated as well as shorten the healing time after treatment.
  • A cooling mask may be offered to you for use immediately after a micro needling treatment or for use at home afterwards.
Dr Ria Smit Women's Health & Aesthetic Medicine, Paarl Dermaceuticals Hyla Active 3D Sculptured Mask
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Top Aftercare Tip No.5

If At All Possible - Avoid Sweating
  • On a really hot day this may be near impossible, but you may be able to time treatment sessions or other activities accordingly in order to avoid excessive sweating for 3-5 days after your treatment.
  • As you sweat the pores of your skin will reopen, and the bacteria on your skin may enter the skin punctures.
  • This can possibly lead to either an undesirable reaction or infection.  If unsure discuss this with your aesthetic practitioner.
Dr Ria Smit Women's Health & Aesthetic Medicine, Paarl After dermapen (micro-needling) treatment: Skin care tips, if at all possible - avoid sweating
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Top Aftercare Tip No.6

Avoid The Use Of Make Up Directly After Treatment
  • It is very important to let your skin “breathe” for 24 hours after the procedure.
  • Appropriate products will be used immediately after your treatment.
  • Ensure that you follow your aesthetic practitioner’s guidelines on which products to use on your skin as aftercare.
  • Using a makeup brush that has been used before while your skin’s channels are still open, can contaminate the skin and, consequently, lead to infections.
  • Ensure that you use clean make-up brushes for your make-up the first week after your dermapen treatment.
Dr Ria Smit Women's Health & Aesthetic Medicine, PaarlAfter dermapen (micro-needling) treatment: Skin care tips, avoid make-up
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Top Aftercare Tip No.7

Be Careful Of Products Containing Active Ingredients For Days After
  • Be sure to inform your aesthetic practitioner of all the products that you use at home.
  • Active ingredients may include (but are not limited to) Retinol and Alpha Hydroxy Acids for example.
  • Products that contain these may irritate the skin and may have to be avoided for your particular skin type and or treatment plan.
  • In certain scenarios however it may be exactly what you need in order to obtain your desired results.
  • It is therefore imperative that you find an experienced aesthetic practitioner to appropriately guide you.
Dr Ria Smit Women's Health & Aesthetic Medicine, Paarl After dermapen (micro-needling) treatment: Skin care tips, be careful of products containing active ingredients for days after
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