I had the microneedling procedure done and two days later doctor called me in an antibiotic and and anti nausea Medication. I had a low fever of 100.5 and burning sensation on my stomach. I was told to put bacitration on the phone kind but when I put the ointment on I feel it's worse. Should I let it air dry or what should I do? This was a step I was doing to avoid a tummy tuck but I may have just scarred myself much worse.
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Hello - thank you for your question and photos. Don't worry - it is normal to have severe redness, swelling and even bruising after an aggressive microneedling treatment. Under the eyes is a very sensitive area, so it is not surprising that you are experiencing some bruising there....
Thank you for your question. Following a microneedling session, it is normal for the skin to feel warm and to appear red. This will subside over the next few hours. If you are uncomfortable post treatment, you could use ice for about 15-30 minutes. Though, in general, we recommend against using...
