SkinPen Microneedling: Pre and Post Treatment Instructions

At Seaport Medspa, we use the SkinPen by Crown Aesthetics, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device, to safely and effectively improve skin tone, texture, and overall health. This treatment stimulates your body’s natural healing process to boost collagen and elastin, resulting in smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin.

To achieve the best results and ensure safe healing, please follow the pre- and post-care steps below.

Pre-Care Instructions

2 Weeks Before Treatment

Plan ahead to avoid interruptions that could affect your treatment or recovery.

• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Microneedling is not recommended while pregnant or nursing. We can suggest safe alternatives.

  
  

• Cold sore history: If you’re prone to cold sores, let us know. We may prescribe an antiviral to prevent an outbreak.

10 Days Before Treatment

Minimize anything that could irritate or stain the skin.

• Spray tan/self-tanner: Stop using spray tans or self-tanning products at least 10 days prior.

3 Days Before Treatment

Pause skincare products that make skin more sensitive.

• Active ingredients: Stop retinol, tretinoin (Retin-A), AHAs, BHAs (such as salicylic acid), and hydroquinone.

Day of Treatment

Arrive with skin ready for treatment.

• Sunburn: You cannot be treated if you arrive with a sunburn. Avoid direct sun before your appointment.

  
  

• Clean skin: Come with a freshly cleansed face. Do not wear makeup, moisturizer, sunscreen, or perfume on your skin.

  
  

• Food and hydration: Eat a light meal and drink water before your visit to stay comfortable during treatment.

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Post-Care Instructions

First 24-48 Hours After Treatment

Your skin is in its most sensitive stage.

• Cleansing: Rinse with cool water only. Do not use cleansers or skincare products. Pat dry gently.

  
  

• No products: Avoid sunscreen, serums, and moisturizers during this first day.

  
  

• No makeup or exercise: Skip both to reduce risk of irritation or bacteria exposure.

2 Days After Treatment

Your skin begins early healing.

• Skincare: Use only a mild cleanser and hydrating moisturizer. Still avoid active ingredients.

  
  

• Exercise: Continue to avoid strenuous workouts or sweating. Light walking is fine.

3 Days After Treatment

Your skin is stronger but still vulnerable.

• Heat exposure: Avoid hot tubs, saunas, and swimming pools.

  
  

• Makeup: Safe to apply if skin feels calm.

• Sunscreen: Begin applying SPF 30+ daily. Continue to avoid direct sun exposure.

  
  

• Exercise: Normal workouts can resume if skin is not irritated.

  
  

• No picking: Light flaking or peeling may occur — let it shed naturally.

7 Days After Treatment

Gradually return to your normal routine.

• Skincare: Resume your usual regimen when skin feels comfortable. Reintroduce retinols and acids slowly.

Ongoing Care and Results

• Treatment series: SkinPen microneedling is typically performed in a series of 3 treatments, spaced 4 weeks apart.

  
  

• Stay on track: Results build with each session, so we recommend booking your next visit at the time of treatment to maintain progress and keep your skin on schedule.

Questions and Support

The Seaport Medspa team is always available to answer questions before and after your treatment. If you need guidance or notice anything unexpected, please call, text, or email us anytime.