Downtime for Microneedling/PRP has decreased from 5-7 days to 2 days - does this mean I'm not getting a good deep treatment?

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...

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and...

At-home microneedling (see link) can be used to jumpstart the skin's natural healing process. The tiny needles puncture the skin to create micro-wounds. Professional-grade serums can be used in combination for maximum results. I suggest you seek out a board-certified dermatologist to discuss...

Usually, the skin is cleansed (e.g. wiped with chlorhexidine) before such a procedure, but not afterwards, as there might still be some PRP on the skin surface and you don't really want to be wiping it off. Sometimes there is excessive serum visible on the skin afterwards and this excess could...