I am planning on getting the microneedling treatment. However I am going on vacation in the Caribbean with a ton of sun exposure. Is it better to have the treatment done before or after my vacation? If I were to get the treatment done before vacation, it would be done 3 weeks before the trip.
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Answer: Microneedling results and Sun Exposure--Add prp and lasers
There are many ways to microneedle safely. If the needles are small and the hand of the expert is steady then devices that reach into the dermis for scarring and lines, or epidermis for pigment, and used correctly, will heal well. As long as the chemical used for...
Hi there,I think the face, neck, decollete and hands excellent areas to treat! An added boost can be obtained with PRP.Good luck!In good health,Ellen Mahony, MD
Google the word Koebner. This means psoriasis can appear in areas of trauma, including micro needling. However, if you are seeing a dermatologist, even if psoriasis does appear, we would know how to manage. As with Dr Emer, I only perform micro needling with PRP. All the best, Dr Davin S. Lim....
