Will microneedling loosen the skin and is it irreversible?

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I am 35 and I did 2 sessions of Microneedling till now and the first session yielded great results closing my pores. Impressed by it i did a second session but i feel that skin has loosened a bit after the second session. Does it happen normally or is it irreversible? Please advise if i should continue microneedling and what is the advised frequency

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, this isn't typical after microneedling. I recommend following up with your Doctor about after care and skin care recommendations. We suggest all patients follow up with facials like Silk Peel Dermalinfusion to hydrate, exfoliate and provide the skin with antioxidants. Sun protection is also essential. I always combine microneedling with prp and lasers to get the best outcomes. We do treatments every 3-6 weeks. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeffrey R. Raval, MD, FACS, MBA · Answer

Hello, the loosening of skin after microneedling is definitely not common. I would schedule a followup consultation with your paramedical aesthetician to have them take a look. Good luck!

Jimmy C. Sung, MD · Answer

It is highly unlikely that you should experience laxity in your skin. I am very unsure as for how you feel that is the cause or that your skin is already "loose". Microneedling stimulates collagen growth in the skin for tighting, evening out skin texture, and helps with hyperpigmentation in the skin. Following right after the treatment your pores are more open in your skin making you more dehydrated from lack of water because your skin is more exposed. It is important to follow up with a treatment serum and products that can give the skin back hydration because you may experience some dryness. Hydrate your skin more and use the best products after the treatment such as ZO, Skin Ceuticals, etc. Your skin after microneedling will bring white blood cells to fix, and stimulate more collagen growth to from. Thus you shouldn't have any laxity at all. Sending you the kindest regards.

Farooq Lateef, MD · Answer

Hello: Microneedling should tighten your skin, enhancing the results with products like Hylaronic acid, peptides and other good skin care lines. We, at Orlando Dermatology Inc. would analyze your skin and recommend products from our ZO Skin care line.
Good Luck
The Aesthetics Dept,
Orlando Dermatology

Kamran Tasharofi, MD · Answer

Microneedling should help tightening the skin and if you add PRP will increase the response.  Usually 2 to 3 sessions every 4 to 6 weeks recommended but is different with every patient.  Laser genesis is another option for skin tightening as well as resurfacing laser Pearl Fractional.

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