I just received my first microneedling w/ PRP 3 days ago. My nurse told me I can go back to my regular routine after 4 hours of PRP on my face. I haven’t because I don’t want to risk disrupting the healing process. Could anyone share aftercare tips? When can I go back to heavy sweating exercises? Exfoliating (my skin is now peeling)? Make-up? Should I use sunscreen - chemical or mineral? I just bought these ZO® SKIN HEALTH Complexion Renewal Pads - when should I start using those? Thank you!
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Answer: Improving acne scars with lasers, microneedling/prp, subcision and fillers
Microneedling is a great treatment for scars. It softens and breaks down the scar tissue, resulting in smoothing out the uneven skin. A great addition to the microneedling is PRP (plasma) to increase the regeneration of the tissue. It may require few sessions, but...
Zara great question! Microneedling is incredibly safe and has been used for years by skincare professionals. Also known as collagen induction therapy, microneedling causes a controlled wound response in the body to stimulate your own production of collagen, resulting in visibly firmer, plumper,...
Hi @nins1. This is a great question. Microneedling is safe on patients with a past medical history of shingles, but if you have a history of frequent outbreak, I would pre-treat with an anti-viral. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
