Is there a maximum number of rf microneedling treatments that can be done for something like old stretch marks? For example, can I do 8 treatments in a row spaced one month apart or is that counterproductive? Will the treatments interfere with new collagen production from previous treatments? Is it better to do maybe 3, then take a few months off to let new collagen form and then continue? Or can I do 8 in a row one-month apart? Thanks!
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Hi, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. You should wait at least 7–10 days after microneedling before getting a facial to allow your skin time to heal. If you're planning to do both treatments, it's best to schedule the facial about a week before mic...
Hello,There is no neeed to stop hydrocortisone cream prior to Microneedling. I am curious to know why you are using hydrocortisone cream on your face and neck?Dr Farole
Hyperpigmentation with microneedling is very rare. Typically we invite patients of all Fitzpatrick classification skin types to undergo microneedling with minimal to no risk of hyperpigmentation. However, choosing the right doctor to perform this is imperative; please discuss prior to therapy...