Hello, I've been doing microneedling PRP for quite some time now. I started going somewhere new and my downtime is only 2 days whereas the old place was 5-7 days. Does this mean I'm not getting a good deep treatment?
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Answer: Microneedling for Skin Rejuvenation -- See an expert
Based on the photos provided, it seems your skin's natural barrier is damaged. A chemical peel or laser resurfacing will assist with facial rejuvenation. Fraxel and/or CO2 are best for resurfacing, but Erbium and Halo are good alternatives. Proper sun protection is key. I recommend getting a...
These are micro-wounds created by the dermaroller. Keep in mind that at-home microneedling should only be done every 4-6 weeks to allow the skin to heal during each treatment. Based on the photos provided, it seems that the skin has not had a chance to heal itself. The key is to apply light...
Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce...