Is the refrainment from exercise time reduced when using a .25 needle?

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Considering that the .25 needle does not have the effects (production of collagen) and penetration as the bigger needles have, and the fact that the .25's can be used every other day- does that mean I can continue my normal workout routine? Because if the same rule applies to the needles that people are using every other day- then you would never be able to workout if you are following the 24-48 hour rule...correct? Please and thank you- any and all advice, experience, and help is appreciated.

Joshua L. Fox, MD · Answer

We usually recommend refraining from exercise for 24-48 hours after treatment for any microneedling session, no matter what depth of needle is used. After microneedling, the epidermis is temporarily compromised and you don’t want to risk anything post procedurally.

Stephen M. Davis, MD, FACS · Answer

Thanks for writing,We do a lot of micro-needling and I am not sure .25 needles are. Is this a home kit? Is it a roller system? Does it require topical anaesthetic? Have you done this before? We use a device that has 36 30G needles that can penetrate up to 3mm. With this we do have our patients refrain from activity for a few days because were are pretty aggressive with this. I hope this helpsStephen M. Davis, MD, FACS
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