I am talking about the wrinkles that aren't treated with Botox. I am 38 and not really having a problem with lax skin but my skin is very dry, thin, and wrinkled under the eyes and on the cheek area. I currently use Regenica serum that has growth factors for promoting collagen renewal but I want something to speed it up a little.
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November 4, 2017
Answer: How to Speed Up Wrinkle Removal Under the Eye
Hi, thank you for your question! The downtime to microneedling will be 24-48 hrs of redness. You can wear makeup after 24hrs after the treatment. You may have some residual peeling 48-72 hours after. I would recommend 1-3 sessions of microneedling every 6-8 weeks for optimal results.
Loss of pigment, or hypopigmentation, from any cause, including the kind that can arise following the resolution of acne, tends to be notoriously difficult to treat with any current modality. Parenthetically, the same can be said of Ivory white scars, as well other types of loss of pigmentation ...
Hi @haniyousif! I would recommend microneedling with PRP for you. PRP contains growth factors which will help to rebuild the collagen in the skin and can help with scarring. Best of luck to you, Dr. Nima!