What are the chances of getting hyperpigmentation as a side-effect of microneedling on dark skin tone? (I have caramel colour skin tone). I have read reviews and looked at pictures on the internet but haven't come across any from people with dark skin tone.
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In our office we have post procedure kits that we offer our patients. That includes a growth factor, post procedural facial cleanser, post procedural moisturizer and an SPF. This should be your protocol for at least a week, or until you feel that your skin has gone back to a normal state.
Generally speaking microneedling is not recommended within two weeks after sun exposure. Microneedling involves delivering radiofrequency heat to the dermis, meaning the deeper layer of the skin. This RF heat bypasses the epidermis, the outer most layer of the...
There are many ways to microneedle safely. If the needles are small and the hand of the expert is steady then devices that reach into the dermis for scarring and lines, or epidermis for pigment, and used correctly, will heal well. As long as the chemical used for...
