Can I wash my face after microneedling?

July 8, 2015
Asked By:andijjang in Manila, UT

I just had microneedling and my face is very very red now. There were traces of dried blood too and i really want to wash it with Cetaphil. But if i wash, wouldnt i wash away the serum too? It's been 8 hours. Thank you

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