Skin Rejuvenation Aftercare

Post-Treatment

What to Expect After Treatment

Your skin may feel warm, tight, or sensitive immediately after treatment. The degree of response depends on the specific treatment performed.

• Mild to moderate redness
• Warmth or sensitivity (similar to a mild sunburn)
• Temporary dryness or tightness
• Light flaking or texture changes
• Mild swelling (more common with microneedling or fractional treatments)

These effects are expected and typically resolve within a few days depending on treatment depth.

Immediate Care

First 24–48 Hours

Keep skin clean and simple during this window.

• Use a gentle cleanser only
• Apply a soothing, non-active moisturizer
• Avoid heat — hot showers, saunas, and workouts
• Avoid touching, rubbing, or picking the skin
• Avoid makeup for at least 24 hours (longer if sensitive)

After microneedling or fractional treatments, skin may feel more reactive during this window.

Restrictions

What to Avoid

To protect your skin and optimize results, avoid the following until skin is fully calm:

• Retinoids or tretinoin
• Exfoliating acids (AHA/BHA)
• Scrubs or physical exfoliation
• Benzoyl peroxide
• Waxing or aggressive treatments
• Direct sun exposure
• Tanning beds
• Picking or peeling the skin

UV Protection

Sun Protection Is Critical

Your skin is more sensitive to UV exposure after treatment.

• Apply broad-spectrum SPF 30+ daily
• Reapply every 2 hours when outdoors
• Wear a hat or seek shade when possible

Consistent sun protection helps maintain results and prevent unwanted pigmentation changes.

Skincare Routine

When to Resume Skincare

Once redness and sensitivity have resolved:

• Resume normal skincare gradually
• Reintroduce active products slowly
• Stop and reassess if irritation occurs

Recovery

Healing Timeline

Healing time varies by treatment:

• IPL — minimal downtime, mild redness
• Exceed Microneedling — 24–72 hours redness, possible dryness
• PicoWay Resolve — 24–48 hours mild redness, gradual improvement
• Frax 1550 — 2–5 days redness and texture changes
• Light & Bright — combination of IPL + Frax response

Collagen remodeling and skin improvement continue over several weeks.

Progress

Results & Follow-Up

Skin rejuvenation results develop progressively.

• Improvement may be seen within days to weeks
• Collagen production continues over time
• A series of treatments is often recommended

Concerns

When to Contact 86INK

Contact us if you experience:

• Excessive swelling
• Blistering
• Signs of infection
• Prolonged irritation beyond expected timeframe