I have had six microneedling treatments spaced about six weeks apart. I started the treatments in order to improve the acne scars I have on my face. My scars have improved but I would like to see more improvement, so I was wondering if I could safely do more treatments? Everything I have read recommendeds four to six treatments, so is six is the maximum number one should do in a series? I have caucasian skin and am 30 years old.
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Answer: Improving Acne scars with microneedling/prp--add lasers, Cosmelan, subcision, fillers
Realistically if you have receive a small amount of UV it will not affect your microneedling PRP procedure 3 days after. However because your skin pigment cells maybe 'active' after trauma, prolonged exposure is not recommended, especially if energy based microneedling was used. Follow the...
Thanks for your question. Everyone wants to know what's the best _______? Sorry, there isn't one answer for any question that is right for everyone. For microneedling, the most important question is how much experience the technician has and are they supervised by a physician? Have you con...
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...