I had Eclipse MicroPen performed for acne scarring yesterday, and one side of my forehead has what looks like vertical scratches. They seem very superficial and aren't very noticeable in regular lighting, and the doctor who performed the procedure is very well respected, but I'm still somewhat concerned. When you look close they look like little tears or a cat scratch. There are no elevated bumps like I've seen people have experienced after Infini. Thank you.
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It's best to discuss elective discontinuation of bloodthinners such as Plavix with your Cardiologist. That being said, microneedling is a fairly superficial treatment and is unlikely to cause significant bleeding. The patient on Plavix may have a bit more bruising with microneedling than th...
Microneedling, also known as Epidermal Collagen Induction Therapy can be used in the treatment of the appearance of fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, sun damage and the improvement of the skin's texture, tone and color. The needles penetrate 2mm in depth , which is optimal for collagen...
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Microneedling effectively stimulates your tissue to thicken and creates micro channels through which we can drive nutrients and growth factors deep into your skin. Results have been promising and show dramatic changes with respect to skin thickening, improvement in...
