I've read that breaking down collagen from microneedling not only depletes the ability to make collagen again sooner in the future but also desensitizes the receptors that signal for collagen to be produced. It's clear microneedling has immediate benefits (over first year or two), but in what I read microneedling also creates scars allowing less room for future collagen/elastin and the bad effects from injuring your skin are seen years and years later with thin sagging skin.
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Thank you for your question. Yes, we have all of our patients wear post-procedure specific sunscreen after the microneedling treatment. Brands such as Elta MD carry post-procedure specific sunscreens that you can purchase. Hope this helps!
We always suggest microneedling as part of a regular skin care regimen.
I would suggest a combination approach of :
1) skin care with products and PRP/microneedling
2) PDT light therapy few times a month with growth factors
3) laser treatments like clear and brilliant regularly and a few ...
The goal of microneedling is to stimulate collagen production and to help with uneven skin texture, enlarged pores, and fine lines. I would not believe the microneedling would have caused your lines. I recommend you followup with an experienced aesthetic physician as there are treatment options ...
