How to Care for Your Skin After Laser or Needling Treatments
Professional skin treatments like laser resurfacing and skin needling are powerful tools for improving texture, tone, and overall skin health. But what happens after your appointment plays a major role in your results.
At Platinum Cosmetics, we provide detailed aftercare guidance to every client — but here’s a helpful overview of what to expect, how to care for your skin, and why the healing process is just as important as the treatment itself.
Why Aftercare Matters
Laser and needling treatments work by creating controlled micro-injury to the skin, which stimulates collagen production and cell renewal. While this process is safe and effective, your skin will go through a natural healing phase — and how you care for it during this time can:
Reduce the risk of irritation or breakouts
Support better, longer-lasting results
Minimise downtime and discomfort
What to Expect Immediately After Treatment
After a laser treatment or skin needling session, your skin may appear:
Red or flushed (like a mild sunburn)
Slightly warm or tight
Sensitive to touch and light
In some cases, dry or lightly flaky in the days that follow
This is all part of the natural healing response — and usually settles within 24 to 72 hours depending on the depth of treatment.
Essential Aftercare Tips
Keep it simple
For the first 48 hours, use only gentle, non-active products:
A fragrance-free cleanser
A calming moisturiser
Mineral-based SPF if going outdoors
We’ll recommend specific skin care products tailored to your skin type and treatment.
Avoid heat and sweat
No hot showers, saunas, or strenuous exercise for 24–48 hours. Excess heat can increase inflammation and slow recovery.
Hands off
Don’t pick, peel, or scrub the skin — even if it becomes dry or flaky. Let the skin naturally exfoliate as part of the healing process.
Sun protection is non-negotiable
Your skin will be more sensitive to UV exposure. Wear SPF daily (indoors and outdoors), and avoid direct sun for at least a week post-treatment.
Pause active skincare
Avoid retinol, AHAs/BHAs, exfoliants, or other active ingredients until your clinician says it’s safe to reintroduce them.
When to Resume Treatments
Most clients resume their usual skin care within 3–5 days, and follow-up appointments are often scheduled 3–4 weeks apart if part of a series.
We’ll always provide a personalised aftercare plan and let you know exactly when to resume your regular products or book your next session.
Book a Consultation or Follow-Up in Port Melbourne
If you’re planning a laser or needling treatment — or want help managing your post-treatment skin — our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way.
Book a consultation and let us guide you toward clearer, smoother, more confident skin — with safe, professional care from start to finish.