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As long as the aesthetician goes over the areas with active acne last, you should not have a problem with the rest of your skin breaking out. SkinPen will help with pore size if that's an issue, but topical skin care products will also be great in combination to help with pore size and acne breakouts.
Hi star_dust33,I would recommend not doing microneedling over any active acne, even small pustules. You may want to look into doing some salicylic peels to kill any bacteria and reduce inflammation.
Yes, this may even help but the aftercare would be key in preventing a breakout. You want to avoid thicher occlusive emolients such as Aquaphor which might clog pores post treatement. I would suggest PRP to promote healing and Alastin Nector post treatment.
Topicals are best for pimples, in the context of Skin Pen, this can be used to improve texture and fine scars. Dr Davin S. Lim
Patients may experience some redness after a Skin Pen treatment. This should resolve within a day or two. Sun exposure should be avoided and post treatment protocol should be followed for optimal results. Since you are experiencing symptoms beyond what is expected I encourage you to contact...
Usually after the first treatment most patients notice a difference in their skin, whether it be their pore size or their scarring is less prominent. Some pt's don't notice a difference in the skin until after they have healed from their last session. Now, with your scarring it shouldn't be more...
Hello and thank you for your question. Absolutely IPL and microneedling can be done on the same day. Having an IPL session first then microneedling directly after is preferred. Also using SkinPen's Skinfuse 90 day skin care kit during the series of treatments is extremely effective for optimal c...
