The dr that did my microneedling (SkinPen at 2.5mm) said not to use my Equate Collagen Moisturizer or Equate Regenerating serum OR pure vitamin E that I had bought in preparation of this for at least 3 days following the treatment. Why is this? Can I use any of these products? Thanks!
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Vitamin C serum after microneedling helps your skin to recover from the treatment and increases your collagen production. Unfortunately not all vitamin C serums are created equal. I recommend my own serum because it is not acidic and will not irritate your skin. Also you need a product high in...
Hello! Unfortunately the answer is yes, if you have previously had a keloid or have keloid prone skin any injury, even one as minor as a simple cut or acne lesions can lead to Keloid formation. Because of the difficulty in treating Keloids effectively, I would recommend...
Microneedling using your own PRP works very well for collagen stimulation, scars, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. Smoking is detrimental to your skin and internal health simply because it changes the gene expression of your cells, decreases blood supply, and decreases your skin's ability to r...
