Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that restores the skin’s health by creating micro-injuries on its surface and stimulating collagen production. Patients who had microneedling treatments are usually advised to avoid strenuous physical activities for some time after their in-office procedure. This is also true for people who have microneedling treatment at home. But with no skin professional or dermatologist to consult with, many people might be clueless about the best time to workout and other aftercare tips.
So when should you start working out after using Dr. Pen? Exercising immediately after the microneedling treatment increases blood flow to the treatment areas, causing swelling, pain, and skin sensitivity. Depending on the intensity of the treatment, patients are advised to wait around 48 to 72 hours to allow the skin to fully heal before working out.
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SHOPAlthough microneedling is much safer for the skin than other surgical procedures, it’s normal for patients to experience common side effects like redness and swelling after their at-home microneedling treatments. However, they might experience worse symptoms if they don’t avoid certain activities or chemical irritants.
Working out right after microneedling treatments isn’t recommended because it increases the risk of redness, swelling, and bruising. Strenuous exercise increases blood flow and causes swelling, redness, or bruising in the treated sites. It also makes the open wound feel more painful.
Sweating during the workout might also irritate the open wounds on the skin regardless of their size. This only leads to more discomfort, which is why it’s better to let the micro-injuries heal first before trying out strenuous activities. Wait for about 48 to 72 hours for the wounds to close before returning to the usual workout routine.
But for other kinds of exercises, there might be a need for additional precautions. Here are some of the most common types of physical activities to avoid right after a microneedling treatment at home:
Cardiovascular exercises (or simply “cardio”) are physical activities that help the body maximize the oxygen in the blood and produce more energy. They require using the large muscle groups of the body to increase heart rate, oxygen levels, and respiration. Cardio exercises have numerous health benefits including improved heart health, mood, mental health, sleep quality, metabolism, and weight regulation.
Some of the most common kinds of cardiovascular exercises include running, jogging, brisk walking, and burpees. However, it’s only recommended to return to these kinds of activities about 48 hours after the microneedling treatment to avoid irritation, infection, and other possible side effects. Patients who had intense microneedling treatments might need to wait longer for the wounds to close.
Swimming is another type of cardio exercise that should be avoided right after a microneedling treatment. Aside from increasing the blood circulation during the exercise itself, the chlorine from the pool might also irritate the healing skin after the treatment.
There’s also the risk of developing an infection when the skin is broken and the pool water isn’t properly chlorinated. The tiny holes on the skin might not be visible, but it’s better to wait a while to let it fully heal. In addition to swimming pools, patients should also avoid steam rooms, hot tubs, and saunas for about 48 hours after their microneedling treatment at home.
The precautionary measures after microneedling depend on the specific type of yoga. Hot yoga isn’t recommended because it involves heat that raises the body temperature, making the treatment areas feel uncomfortable and stingy. Regular yoga sessions should also be avoided for a while because it increases blood flow and puts the patient at risk of swelling and bruising.
Gentle Pilates or yoga should be fine after about 24 hours. But if you’re heading out to a yoga or pilates class, it’s important to remember that the skin still looks sunburned for a few days. Patients should be prepared to go outside without hiding the redness of the treatment areas. Putting on makeup or other harsh products on the treated skin might only cause infection or irritation.
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SHOPWorking out right before your micro needling sessions at home isn’t recommended for two reasons – increased risk of swelling and hyperpigmentation. Exercising increases blood flow to the face, which makes it easier for the treatment areas to bruise and swell. It also makes the treatment a lot more uncomfortable than normal.
If the patient prefers exercising outside, it’s also important to observe the weather for the days leading up to the at-home microneedling procedure. Being exposed to the sun (or the UV rays to be specific) increases the risk of the formation of pigmentation patches on the skin. One of the best ways to prevent this from happening is to use high protection sunscreens every time the patient exercises outside.
Aside from exercising, there are also lots of other things and activities to avoid after a microneedling treatment like:
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Taking care of the skin after Dr. Pen microneedling treatment sessions at home ensures that each patient gets the best results and avoids adverse reactions. Following the right aftercare tips also allow them to soothe the redness or swelling and assist the skin to speed up the healing.
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