MICRONEEDLING + EXOSOME THERAPY AFTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS

It is normal to experience the following for 24–72 hours:

• Redness (like a sunburn)
• Mild swelling or tightness
• Sensitivity or warmth
• Mild flaking or dryness
• Pinpoint bleeding (immediately post-procedure)
• For scalp treatments: tenderness, temporary shedding, or sensitivity
  

These are expected and typically resolve as the skin heals.

 DO NOT:

• Wash the treated area
• Apply makeup or skin products (including sunscreen)
• Touch or pick at the skin
• Sweat, exercise, or expose skin to heat
• Use hats, helmets, wigs, or hair products (scalp)
• Expose the area to sun, tanning beds, or hot water

Allow the exosomes to fully absorb into the skin or scalp.

 You MAY:

• Gently cleanse with a mild, non-exfoliating cleanser
• Apply HYDRATING products only (hyaluronic acid serum or exosome aftercare balm/serum provided)
• Pat the skin dry gently — do not rub
• Gently wash your scalp with a fragrance-free shampoo (if scalp was treated)
  
  

You MUST AVOID:

• Makeup (face/neck treatments)
• Retinols, retinoids, acids (AHA/BHA), benzoyl peroxide
• Vitamin C (unless instructed otherwise)
• Scrubs or exfoliating brushes/devices
• Chemical sunscreens — use ONLY zinc/titanium mineral SPF
• Sweating, steam rooms, saunas, or hot yoga
• Swimming or hot tubs
• Sun exposure
  
  

• Skin may feel tight or dry — this is normal.
• Continue gentle cleanser + hydrating serums only.
• Apply zinc/titanium-based SPF daily (no chemical SPF).
• Avoid active skincare for 5–7 days total.
• Resume light makeup only once skin is no longer irritated.
  
  

 For scalp microneedling + exosomes:

First 24 Hours

• Do NOT wash hair
• Avoid hats, sweating, or touching the scalp
• Avoid sun exposur
• Do not apply any oils, serums, minoxidil, or hair products
  

24–48 Hours

• Wash gently with fragrance-free shampoo
• Avoid hair dye, bleaching, perms, keratin treatments for 7 days
• Avoid minoxidil or growth serums unless cleared by the provider
  

First Week

• Do not scratch or pick the scalp
• Avoid saunas, steam rooms, hot yoga, and swimming
• Mild shedding may occur — this is normal and temporary
  
  

Recommended:

• Gentle cleanser
• Hyaluronic acid serum
• Exosome aftercare balm/serum/mask (if provided)
• Mineral sunscreen SPF 30+ (zinc/titanium)
  

Avoid (5–7 days):

• Retinol or Retin-A
• Vitamin C (unless approved)
• AHA/BHA acids
• Scrubs or exfoliating tools
• Chemical sunscreen
• Hair dye or chemical processing (scalp)
• Minoxidil or hair serums (scalp)
   

• Results appear gradually over several weeks as collagen forms.
• A series of 3 sessions spaced 4–6 weeks apart is recommended. 
• Maintenance treatments every 3–6 months help sustain results.
• Protecting your skin from the sun is essential.
   

Contact Charm Med Spa immediately if you experience:

• Increasing redness after 48 hours
• Spreading rash or severe itching
• Yellow crusting or discharge
• Fever or chills
• Signs of infection
• Cold sore outbreak
• Severe swelling that does not improve