Had treatment 7 days ago with 24 & 60 needle pins with the frequency being 25 & 20 in certain areas. My swelling had pretty much gone down, however I still have red like marks from where needles went in that look like scabs. How long does this last? When can I do a mild exfoliation of my face and neck?
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Hi stilltexan and thank you for your question.
Following skin resurfacing I typically request my patients utilize a gentle skin cleanser and an ointment to keep the skin moist while healing. With the skin barrier damaged, this can sometimes lead to increased sensitivity to various...
The thing to understand about all of these treatments is that they are designed to do a specific thing. The anatomy of the face and neck is arranged very much like an onion, in that there are distinct layers. Each layer ages in its own way, and there is very little overlap between them. W...
You are only 2 days out from your procedure, so the first thing to recognize is that it is VERY early in your recovery period. Your skin and even deeper tissues are swollen, red, crusting, and tender, and this is all completely normal and expected for this stage. The small punctate craters tha...
