I just did the VI Peel on 2/23 - last Thursday. I am recovering well. Peeling a lot today but I think it will subside by tomorrow morning. My derm office told me that SkinPen microneedling would be a good option for me - I have some cystic acne scars... Would it be ok to do the microneedling 4 weeks after the Peel - 3/23? Would it be better to have those treatments back to back or should I wait another month or so??
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Answer: Yes, waiting 4 weeks after VI peel for microneedling is recommended
SkinPen is a wonderful treatment to address fine lines, wrinkles, texture, and acne scars just to name a few! A series of three to four treatments spaced a months apart is recommended. Maintenance treatments can be elected as needed.
I think that there are many opinions as to what is best to use post microneedling/Skin Pen. In our practice you use NO cleanser for min of 12hrs but prefer 24 hrs. We dispense Alastin Skin Nectar to use post procedure 2-3 times a day. We add a mineral based sunscreen after 24hrs and patients can...
What is your end goal? HALO has both an ablative wavelength (erbium) and non - ablative - deeper wavelength. Skin pen is similar to erbium EXCEPT erbium generates heat and HSP or Heat Shock Protein. The target for erbium and NA is water in your skin. Essentially you are doubling up on t...
