Skin Treatments

After microneedling, expect redness like a mild sunburn for 24 to 48 hours, sometimes with slight tightness or flaking a few days later. Most people are comfortable in light makeup by day two. The Oxy Facial has no downtime at all, and peel downtime depends entirely on the strength we choose together.

There's an early glow within about a week as swelling settles and turnover picks up — but the real change is collagen, and collagen is slow. Expect the meaningful difference between four and twelve weeks after each session, building across a course. Scarring in particular rewards patience.

A topical numbing cream goes on first and is left to work properly before we start. Most people describe the treatment itself as a strong vibration with some prickling around bonier areas — the forehead, the jaw, the nose. It's very manageable, and it's over in well under an hour for a full face.

Stop retinoids, exfoliating acids and strong vitamin C for about five days beforehand. Avoid sunburn and self-tan. Come with a clean face and no makeup, and tell us about any cold sore history, recent injectables, or acne medication — all of it affects timing.

Yes, with spacing. Facial waxing and threading are best done before microneedling, not in the days after, and laser on the same area needs its own gap. We'll sequence your appointments so nothing lands on skin that's still recovering.

Microneedling isn't done on active acne breakouts, open or infected skin, active cold sores, or during pregnancy, and certain conditions and medications — including recent oral acne treatment — mean waiting. This is exactly what the free consultation is for, and there's no cost to finding out that now isn't the right time.