Before attending, we require that you avoid alcohol and any medications (such as aspirin or ibuprofen) that may cause blood thinning for at least 24 hours before your appointment to minimise the chance of bruising. We recommend speaking with our registered nurse during your consultation to discuss any painkillers or other medications you may be taking during this time.

To ensure you give your skin and face the nurturing they need after your appointment, we always recommend the following:

After treatment:

For 12 hours post-treatment, you should avoid pressure to the face and heat or excessive sweating. This means taking care to lie or sleep on your back or side (no massages just yet!) and avoiding workouts, saunas or sunbathing for at least 12 hours after your treatment. You will also need to stay upright for 4 hours post procedure. If you experience a localised headache, you can take paracetamol to help with pain relief. Do not take Ibuprofen as it can increase the change of bruising.

Redness, swelling and minimal bruising is common post-treatment and will subside within 1–3 days. Makeup should not be applied to the area for at least 4 hours (no coverup on the light bruising just yet!), strenuous exercise should be avoided for at least 12 hours, and avoid all direct sunlight or sunbathing for at least 24 hours. If you have any questions or concerns about pain relief, drinking alcohol or prescribed medications, please speak with your consultant on the day.

After Skin Needling:

An intensive and rejuvenating treatment, skin needling creates micro-injuries in the skin to help encourage the body’s natural healing mechanisms and encourage new skin growth, cell turnover and collagen production. Immediately post-treatment, many clients notice a red glow and warm feeling on the skin – this is expected and will reduce within 1–2 days post-treatment.

Dry and flaking skin is another normal outcome – it’s the healthy shedding of the old skin cells. It usually occurs within 3–5 days post-treatment. To help ease dryness, we recommend applying moisturiser 2–3 times per day. As the skin sheds, you will notice new, healthy and plump skin revealing itself underneath the dry patches. Please ensure you avoid sun exposure and take extra care to apply high SPF sunscreen during this time.