SkinPen Microneedling Pre and Post Instructions at Noor Laser Center in Columbia and Catonsville MD

The FDA has approved SkinPen as the first microneedling device. All skin types can benefit from these quick, minimally invasive, and efficient treatments. Please follow the instructions for the best outcomes. For more information, contact us.

SkinPen Pre-Treatment Instruction:

⦁ Please discontinue products containing any exfoliating agents (retinoic acid, tretinoin, retinol, benzoyl peroxide, glycolic/salicylic acids, astringents, etc.) 24 hours before treatment.

⦁ Discontinue Accutance use 1 year before treatment.

⦁ If you have a history of herpes or cold sores, we highly recommend a course of anti-viral medication pre and post-treatment. This will prevent an outbreak of cold sores if you are prone to them.

⦁ For 24 hours before treatment no alcohol, caffeine or blood thinners.

Immediately Following Treatment:

⦁ Do not apply anything to the skin for 24 hours after treatment. This includes make-up, SPF or products of any kind.

⦁ You may use tepid water to rinse the area. Gently dry the area and always make sure hands are clean when touching the treated area.

⦁ Avoid clothing, headbands, hats or scarves on the treated area.

⦁ Redness and/or swelling is common and typically resolves within 1-2 days.

Days 72 hours Post Treatment

⦁ Begin to use a gentle cleanser to clean the face and gently dry the area. Be sure to thoroughly cleanse your hands before touching the treated area.

⦁ Apply SkinPen lubricant provided for moisture over the next 24 hours as needed.

⦁ Bruising, pinpoint bleeding, minor scabbing, minor breakouts, swelling and/or redness may occur and will resolve within 7-10 days of treatment. 

⦁ Do not pick, peel, rub, scrub or irritate your skin in any way while it is healing, as this may cause scarring.

⦁ Avoid heat, saunas, hot tubs and sweaty activity; this includes exercise of any kind.

⦁ Do not use an electric or manual facial brush of any kind (i.e. Clarisonic or something of the like).

⦁ Make-up may be worn after 24 hours, however, we recommend leaving skin clean for this time period if possible.

Days 7+

⦁ You may resume your regular skin care routine as long as peeling/flaking has subsided. If you are still peeling/flaking, be patient and allow your skin the time it needs to heal before starting back on your routine.