How long after a microdermabrasion treatment can filler injections be performed?

After a microdermabrasion treatment, performing filler injections is often preferred to be done within a 1-2 day window. This timing allows the skin to settle and recover from the microdermabrasion procedure, which can cause mild redness and sensitivity. Waiting for this brief period helps ensure that the skin is in the best possible condition for filler injections, reducing the likelihood of complications such as increased irritation or adverse reactions to the filler due to the microdermabrasion effects.

It's important to allow the skin some recovery time following treatment, as microdermabrasion is an exfoliating procedure that can leave the skin temporarily sensitive. By waiting 1-2 days, practitioners can ensure that the skin’s barrier is more stabilized, enhancing the outcomes of the subsequent filler injections and promoting a smoother recovery process.

When considering the other options, performing filler injections immediately is not advisable as the skin may still be reactive. Waiting 3-4 days or one week is more cautious than necessary in most cases, as it can unnecessarily prolong the time between treatments when the skin is usually ready sooner. Thus, 1-2 days is typically the recommended and optimal timeframe after microdermabrasion for proceeding with filler injections.