Hello doctors, this is my third microneedling and I’m experiencing swelling and lots of sensation of burning which didn’t happen in the previous procedures. I used vitamin C serum and numb cream with the procedure. Should I be concerned about the swelling? What over-the-counter drug should I use to help with swelling? Picture 1 was 2 hours after treatment, pic 2 was about 10 hours with swelling. Thank you for your help!
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Answer: Skin Burn -- PRP/Acell, Aerolase, Laser Genesis, Light Stim LED Red Light, Topical Silicone, Vitamin C Antioxidant, Stem Cells
Microneedling on the lids is not safe but lasers and at home dermarolling is and its recommending In my practice (see link to emeragecosmetics.com eye rolling protocol). Best, Dr. Emer.
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Hi @kirstn007! It all depends on where you are getting surgery. If you are getting surgery on your face, I would avoid doing a microneedling treatment before. Typically, you should be healed 7 days after a microneedling treatment.