What do I do with all the dead skin after microneedling 5 days ago?

November 25, 2017
Asked By:msamer1693 in Apple Valley, CA

I had microneedling done on my chin on Tuesday, it is now Saturday evening. My skin isn't exactly peeling it just has tons of dead skin sitting there. I pat it with soap in the shower and rinse it off, I can't pat it dry though because the skin will come off, and i just dab lotion on it carefully. Do I just let it sit there or do I take off the dead skin at some point? It's been sitting there for a few days and it doesn't fall off. The areas underneath are still dark colored.

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December 19, 2017

Answer: Patience is key

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Answer: Patience is key

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November 27, 2017

Answer: Patience

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R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 27, 2017

Answer: Patience

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R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
November 27, 2017

Answer: Microneedling Aftercare-- PRP with Skin Care

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
November 27, 2017

Answer: Microneedling Aftercare-- PRP with Skin Care

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology

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November 28, 2017

Answer: Microneedling w/PRP

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Answer: Microneedling w/PRP

November 27, 2017

Answer: Don't peel

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Answer: Don't peel

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