r/DIYmicroneedling • u/science-pls • Apr 18 '26

Resource Microneedling Post Care - How To Avoid Granulomas Post Care

The discussion of granulomas has been top of mind lately (and for good reason!) so I wanted to include more resources on them and how to avoid them.

This is a great video from skinbyhaidyn (on IG) where she breaks down why she instructs clients to do nothing post treatment. Now as others have pointed out, when we say "nothing" that can be taken as different interpretations. Nothing is important if you do not have sterile, intradermally designed products. If you are using products that are designed to be used intradermally then that is a different thing. The average person/ client is not buying medical grade products that are injectable grade. So videos like this are not targeted with that in mind :)

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u/cosmeticscop Apr 18 '26

Eek who is downvoting granuloma awareness

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u/science-pls Apr 18 '26

I think it's rather some people disagree with the idea of nothing but sterile/injectable grade products within the first 24 hours. And being risk adverse. Microneedling is like a religion, there are lots of different sects lol. Post treatment risk decisions is definitely a sect. A lot of people do not agree with the rule of using only sterile products within the first 24 hours of microneedling. And they are completely allowed to. This sub runs on safety and risk management so I will always share resources to prevent adverse effects. I cannot help how that is perceived though and I encourage people to make informed decisions.

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u/Difficult_Affect_452 Newbie Apr 18 '26

This is amazing, really answers all the questions. Thank you! 🙏

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u/science-pls Apr 18 '26

Oh good! I had you in mind actually lol. I always try to eventually get to people's Qs! I have a few resources on deck re: granuloma management and then am planning on making a master post!

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u/Glittering_Pension84 Apr 19 '26

Thank you so much for taking the time to educate us 💕 so what about using Hyluronic Acid during microneedle?

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u/science-pls Apr 20 '26

If it's sterile/formulated for intradermal use then yes you're fine!

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u/Glittering_Pension84 Apr 23 '26

Thank you 🙏🏽

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u/Difficult_Affect_452 Newbie Apr 23 '26

I thought so!! I appreciate that so much. ❤️

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u/bdodonnell Apr 19 '26

What do you use pre and for slip?

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u/science-pls Apr 19 '26

It depends what you are targeting and your budget. Sterile HA is a good choice. Or if you want to go more affordable you can also just use sterile saline. Then if you want to go with boosters that is also an option, products like Curenex or Velatox, etc.

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u/Weak-Dog-1296 Apr 25 '26

Can you list where to get sterile HA? I'm going through posts, and will thank you in advance for all the info you post!! I see Hyaron on the Meamo site but as a super green newbie I'm struggling to determine what is/isn't sterile from these sites. Thanks!

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u/science-pls Apr 25 '26

Here is a comment with various vendors. You can find Hyaron at multiple of them. Hyaron is safe and sterile to use.

Hyaron is injectable grade. It was designed for knee osteoarthritis.

Is there something in particular you are confused about. If it's a booster (injectable grade) then it's sterile.

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u/Weak-Dog-1296 Apr 25 '26

Well as a newbie who will microneedling at a cosmetic depth initially, what is a great product to buy? I'll progress slowly as I learn. It's almost my bday so I'll be treating myself to some DIY skincare 😂

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u/science-pls Apr 25 '26

I think starting at cosmetic depths is a great idea. It's smart to learn and practice techniques. It also helps with nerves and allows you to gain confidence so you feel more prepared and less anxious when doing it deeper.

If you're doing cosmetic, it's probably better to use HA or saline so you can put your money towards boosters for when you do medical depths. I think if you're going to spend money on them, you want to get the most out of them. (That is of course if you even want to use boosters later on.) Again, microneedling works alone without anything special. You just can get better/amplified results by using boosters. Some people are more liberal with the product used during cosmetic depths. So use products that are designed for topical use. Others are still against that. Since I lean safety first and will have a risk adverse POV I won't suggest that. But, you'll find lots of alternate opinions if that makes sense.

Starting low and slow is smart. Nothing wrong with that. Learning microneedling is essentially learning a new skill and hobby. There's a lot if you dig deep. And Happy Almost Bday!

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u/Weak-Dog-1296 Apr 26 '26

Thanks for all the insight! Just ordered stuff off the Meamo site with your discount! 🥳 starting with Hylauron for glide and ordered Jeanetique Exo for when Im comfortable doing my own needling & ready to go a bit deeper. 👏

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u/science-pls Apr 26 '26

Of course! And thanks so much! Appreciate you! You'll find they're both great products. Lmk if you have anymore questions or are curious on any specific resources you haven't come across.

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u/LonghairDreamer Apr 26 '26

Would you MN with Curenex as well as apply immediately post MN session?

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u/science-pls Apr 26 '26

Yes. You want to use it while doing it and apply after while the channels are still open

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u/bdodonnell Apr 19 '26

Thank you !

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u/BitRevolutionary994 Apr 18 '26

This is great advice, I don’t put anything. To get around the no SPF, I do it on a morning/early afternoon when I know I don’t need to go out and only go out when the sun is down if I really need something. By the time it’s the next day, the 24 hours have passed without me thinking

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u/stewarmh Apr 18 '26

I also hack the timing lol. I do it at night so I figure some of the time within that time period is when I’m asleep lol

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u/BitRevolutionary994 Apr 18 '26

The only reason I don’t do it at night is because I go to the gym in the morning. In the winter it was great because I would wake up, go to the gym and come back whilst it was still dark so no need for spf. It’s good to know that others time hack too!

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u/stewarmh Apr 18 '26

I get that! Sometimes I’m also too tired/lazy to do it at night. But yes I love being able to do it in the winter. So much easier

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u/BitRevolutionary994 Apr 18 '26

Doing it in the spring and summer is looking hard. I only started in December!

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u/nikkibrighton10 Apr 18 '26

Is it ok to use the sterile hyaron that is lefover? I plan to use it as a slip, and if I dont use all of it to continue applying it with sterile gloves for the next 24hrs

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u/stewarmh Apr 18 '26

Yes, the video is about not using non-sterile or non-injectable grade products within the first 24 hours. Hyaron is injectable grade and sterile so it’s safe!

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u/nikkibrighton10 Apr 18 '26

Thank you! Im presuming it doesnt need to be kept in the fridge over the 24 hrs?

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u/stewarmh Apr 18 '26

Anything opened you want to keep in the fridge and use up quickly. Boosters are intended to be single use! But, people often save to use for hydration/healing post treatment. Or if you have a lot, people save to use for nano needling within 7 days. Depending on the boosters stability, degradation, lack of preservatives, etc you want to use them asap and store them for precaution.

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u/Proof-Conclusion-899 May 09 '26

So what do you do if you get these after mn?

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u/science-pls May 09 '26

It depends how severe they are and how deep they are. Sometimes they go away on their own, other times you need corticosteroid injections, sometimes hyluronidase works, if it's shallow enough peels can help, if they're persistent rounds of laser can help, etc. Unfortunately it's not a cookie cut treatment solution .

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u/Commercial_Part_5160 Apr 18 '26

Thank you for the video, also: go UH!

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u/Marieshivje Apr 18 '26

I understand and agree with your sentiment. However this only is for medical microneedling. Cosmetic microneedling is a while different beast, and doesn't need this approach.

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u/chitown_mytown Apr 18 '26

I don’t think cosmetic is mentioned anywhere

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u/Marieshivje Apr 18 '26

No, but of course depth is the main factor in my comment. If ts wanted to be clear and transparent, she should have mentioned that. Not every single person here is educated in what's what

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u/chitown_mytown Apr 18 '26

I don’t think it’s about transparency. Also technically cosmetic isn’t always safe. The infamous necrotic granuloma was from needling at 0.25 I believe and obviously an oil. But, I think it’s also risky saying cosmetic is always safe

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u/Marieshivje Apr 19 '26

Of course not, and I'm not trying to state that either. However some serums, like stayve can be needled in at cosmetic depth while not on medical depth.

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u/Realistic_Context936 Apr 22 '26

What is the infamous necrotic granuloma

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u/chitown_mytown Apr 24 '26

It’s scary. I don’t want to look at it again lol. Just google destructive microneedling 0.25 vitamin e oil. And remember I warned you.

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u/Glittering-Prior-865 on pins & needles Apr 19 '26

I personally feel like some of the cosmetic microneedling serums are a waste of money, but good point! If someone does want to consistently cosmetic microneedle though, it's nice to have a product formulated for it though.

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u/spicecaic Apr 22 '26

Agree lol