Could being burned while doing microneedling Rf cause Permanent damage? (photo)

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I did the medicreations microneedling Rf 16 days ago. Is anyone familiar with this machine? Now I have deep indentations in my skin, they look like atrophic acne scars with pih. Will the depressions go away and become smooth ? If they will heal back to smooth skin, how long will it take? I’ve been anxious every moment since I did this procedure. I’ve been having extreme chest pains because of the way my face looks. This is the worst my skin has ever looked. Please! Please! Please Help!

Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD - Account Suspended · Answer

Without fence sitting, adverse reactions are RARELY permanent. Most cases easily rectified with the usual standards of wound care, prevention of PIH, etc..Microneedling has come a long way over the past few years and can help skin via several methods. Firstly it releases cytokines and growth factors in the epidermis and dermis- the top and bottom layers of your skin. This in turn remodels scars and the dermal layer of the skin. Additionally needles can break up scars themselves. This leads to new collagen formation, and in practice can provide limited skin rejuvenation.

Microneedling is both user dependent and method driven. Simple needles can be used, growth factors can be added after the procedure, including PRP, or controlled heating during the procedure. This controlled heating is delivered via RF, and is called RF microneedling. RF can then be delivered via insulated or insulated needles. Even the energy level, depths, density, pulse duration and so many other variables can be controlled. This together with the added benefits of growth factor infusion makes this one of the most complex procedures in procedural dermatology. I use everything from Dermapen, though to newer generation insulated and non-insulated devices including INFINI micro-needling radiofrequency, Intensif and others. Newer generation devices can provide an added advantage in some, but not all patients. In my practice, I combine microneedling with many different forms of energy devices, depending on the expectations of the patient. Tailored microneedling combination will always give the best results.

Like most procedures, its 80% skill level of the specialist and 20% dependent on the brand of the energy device- microneedling system. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia. Realself Advisory Board Member

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