I recently started researching micro needling to help improve the appearance of stretch marks on my breasts after some recent weight loss. However, as I am visiting different medical spas each one has a different micro needling pen they use. Is there one pen in particular that's more superior/advanced than others? How do I know which one will work best for me? The three different pens that I've heard of so far is the Dermapen, SkinStylus and the SkinPen II.
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Answer: Improving Stretch Marks with microneedling--add lasers, prp, radiofrequency
I have been seeing amazing results with microneedling combined with PRP so would recommend this over chemical or laser peels. It is also safer since PRP is harvested from your own body. I would recommend using a moisturizer with either alpha hydroxy acid or retinol to...
What you are experiencing is very common. Using PRP during your microneedling will always help speed up the healing and leave you with optimal results.
I would recommend an epidermal repair cream, such as, ZO Revitatrol. It is very calming to the skin and helps repair and heal after more...
Unfortunately, the micro channels created by micro needling close quickly and so anything applied to the skin 2 days later will not be able to use these channels as a pathway into your skin. We generally have patients apply TNS Recovery to their skin the following day since this will absorb ...
