Hello doctors! After my first microneedling session earlier this year, I have been in lust! To date, they've been pretty good until - now. What was planned to be my final session for some time, has my skin in the worst condition. I had a microneedling session that was by far questionable. I kept asking if the pen was even touching my face. I followed all the same post op steps. What do you think happened?
November 8, 2018
Answer: Microneedling complications It appears you either have an inflammatory reaction to a topical used during the microneedling procedure, or an infection. Although extremely safe and well tolerated, medical grade microneedling is still that - a medical procedure with risks. The most common side effect or risk (albeit quite low) reported in literature is infection. For this reason it is imperative that the face be cleaned with antiseptic (alcohol or betadine) prior to treatment. In addition, small granulomas have been reported when the treatment has been performed with different serums that have ingredients in high concentration, one of them being Vitamin C. My recommendation is to see a specialist, either a dermatologist or someone with experience in microneedling) to be evaluated. At a minimum you should start oral antibiotics to treat any possible infection. I'm sure all will work out just fine in the end but good luck!
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November 8, 2018
Answer: Microneedling complications It appears you either have an inflammatory reaction to a topical used during the microneedling procedure, or an infection. Although extremely safe and well tolerated, medical grade microneedling is still that - a medical procedure with risks. The most common side effect or risk (albeit quite low) reported in literature is infection. For this reason it is imperative that the face be cleaned with antiseptic (alcohol or betadine) prior to treatment. In addition, small granulomas have been reported when the treatment has been performed with different serums that have ingredients in high concentration, one of them being Vitamin C. My recommendation is to see a specialist, either a dermatologist or someone with experience in microneedling) to be evaluated. At a minimum you should start oral antibiotics to treat any possible infection. I'm sure all will work out just fine in the end but good luck!
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November 8, 2018
Answer: Infection after microneedling The people who perform microneedling are often not fully aware of sterile technique. I'm surprised infections don't happen more often. If the skin isn't sterilized properly, infection can enter through the holes/channels made. Also, the topicals applied can cause a reaction/granuloma if they are dirty or the wrong ones are used. This needs to be seen by a dermatologist and start on topical +/- oral antibiotics. This is one of the reasons there are some states putting regulations on this procedure.
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November 8, 2018
Answer: Infection after microneedling The people who perform microneedling are often not fully aware of sterile technique. I'm surprised infections don't happen more often. If the skin isn't sterilized properly, infection can enter through the holes/channels made. Also, the topicals applied can cause a reaction/granuloma if they are dirty or the wrong ones are used. This needs to be seen by a dermatologist and start on topical +/- oral antibiotics. This is one of the reasons there are some states putting regulations on this procedure.
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