Microneedling. what you need to know

Written By Getsi Paredes

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling is a collagen-stimulating treatment that uses tiny, controlled micro-injuries to activate your skin’s natural repair process. At Arteva, we use SkinPen, an FDA-cleared microneedling device designed to improve the appearance of acne scars and support smoother, healthier-looking skin. Over time, microneedling can help improve skin texture, fine lines, and overall skin quality.

Why We Love It at Arteva 🤎

Microneedling is one of our favorite preventative skin treatments because we believe in preserving your skin just as much as correcting it. It's beautiful on its own, but we especially love pairing it with carefully selected skin boosters to enhance hydration and support overall skin rejuvenation. Think of it as an investment in your skin's future: prevent, preserve, and refine.

Your skin is beginning its renewal process! Proper aftercare is essential to support healing, minimize irritation, and protect your results. 🤎

✨ FIRST 24 HOURS

  • Avoid touching, rubbing, or picking at your face.

  • Do not wash your face or apply skincare, makeup, or other products unless specifically instructed by your provider.

  • Avoid direct sunlight, excessive heat, and sweating.

  • Keep your pillowcase clean and avoid letting pets touch your face.

✨ AFTER 24 HOURS | DAYS 1–3

  • Gently wash your face using only the cleanser provided. Use lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.

  • Apply only your recommended gentle moisturizer.

  • Avoid retinol, vitamin C serums, exfoliating acids, scrubs, and other active skincare ingredients.

  • Redness, sensitivity, tightness, dryness, and mild flaking are normal during healing.

  • Do not pick, peel, or exfoliate flaking skin. Allow it to shed naturally.

  • Avoid strenuous exercise, sweating, hot yoga, saunas, steam rooms, and swimming for at least 72 hours.

✨ DAYS 3–5

  • Continue using your gentle cleanser and moisturizer.

  • Begin using your recommended broad-spectrum SPF 30–50+ sunscreen once your skin is ready, following your provider's instructions.

  • Continue limiting sun exposure. Wear a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors.

  • We recommend waiting 5 full days before applying makeup, especially heavy or potentially pore-clogging products.

  • Avoid facial brushes, exfoliating treatments, and harsh skincare.

✨ DAYS 5–7

  • Continue protecting and hydrating your skin.

  • You may gradually resume your usual skincare once irritation and flaking have resolved, unless otherwise instructed.

  • Wait at least 5–7 days before restarting retinoids, exfoliating acids, or other irritating active ingredients.

🤎 WHAT TO EXPECT

Mild redness, warmth, sensitivity, swelling, dryness, and flaking can occur after microneedling. These effects typically improve over several days.

If you notice worsening redness, increasing pain, spreading warmth, pus, fever, or unusual swelling, please contact our office promptly.

Remember: Be gentle with your skin! Your skin barrier needs time to recover, and your aftercare is an important part of your treatment.

With care,
Arteva Aesthetics & Wellness
Prevent. Preserve. Refine.

Getsi Paredes