How long do I wait after microneedling til I can self-tan?

Question

I had microneedling on face and through my scalp/hair, but had planned to dye my hair soon, how long must I wait to do this? Also how long after microneedling can I use fake tan or spray tan?  And how long before I can dye my hair, after scalp microneedling?

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your questions. There should have been a post treatment hand out given to you. If not than keep in mind that you will peel shortly after the processes. Everyone will peel at a different rate. I would hold off on coloring your hair and doing a self tan until you speak with your provider that performed that treatment. Also some treatments have to be repeated every 4 to 6 weeks.

Mohammed F. Ahmad, MD · Answer

Hello. I would suggest waiting at least 5 days to make sure you are healed. This should give you enough time that the hair dye and spray tan will not bother the open areas.

Pallavi Cherukupally, MD · Answer

You need to wait at least 2-3 weeks after microneedling to use self tan- it is a chemical and you don’t want it to see into your pores and skin and damage it

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