Is there hope for recovery after being burned by microneedling RF and can I use filler? (Photos)

Question

I did microneedling Rf over 2 months ago and my face got burned. I had smooth skin before, but now I’m left with these indentations in my face which look like atrophic scars. The photos show my progress in the past month. Is there hope for a full recovery and how much longer will it take? Approximately how long should I wait to do regular microneedling with prp to help me heal? What’s the fastest way to get my skin back (and honestly my life) Your help is greatly appreciated. Do burns of these kind microneedling Rf cause permanent scars? If not, approximately when will they heal? I was wondering if you put a filler like Juvederm, to fill the acne scars, will the microneedling Rf be less effective in helping build collagen? Should the microneedling Rf be done before of after filler?

Lucas Bryant, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question. I'm sorry you are going through this. I would recommend you see a board certified dermatologist who does cosmetic medicine and get their feedback. Depending on how your healing progresses and what was actually performed on you, I would be hopeful you will continue to see progress and improvement over time as well.

Clifford Ball, MD · Answer

Thanks for the question, and sorry you had this experience with RF Microneedling.  There may have been some issues with temperature being too much for your skin type.  I have used topical treatments with exosomes with success in reducing chronic skin issues, burns and more acute/subacute scarring.  Hopefully time will allow for more healing but there are some available treatments for you.

JUVEDERM PROVIDERS NEAR YOU

Is there hope for recovery after being burned by microneedling RF and can I use filler? (Photos)

Answers (2)

JUVEDERM PROVIDERS NEAR YOU