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Microneedling will thicken the skin and dermis and help sagging.During the recovery period there will be water and fluid from the trauma may make you have more sagging temporarily.
Microneedling does not cause skin sagging. Initial swelling may make it seem so, but this is not the case.BestDr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
Microneedling is based on controlled micro trauma to the dermis, which results in collagen formation and tightening of the skin, not sagging. Intitially for the 1-2 days after treatment, your skin will appear reddish with some swelling. Good luck.
To start, you may try 6 treatments of microneedling set at a deeper depth. If this has little effect, you can try additional methods like laser resurfacing or chemical peels. Be sure to consult with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck!
The simple answer to your question is no. Your skin after microneedling has small microchannels open for several hours and is susceptible to foreign substances getting into those channels. We actually saw a patient from another practice who put a Zinc suncreen on immediately after a ...
I find that lasers work the best in these areas and fillers placed strategically. Please see an expert. Best, Dr. Emer.
