Hi doctors , I did a microneedling / chemical peel to my face on some day that I ended up in a Very bad Hyperpigmentation , so rightwway I Went to a dermatologist and gave me a cortisone cream to use for few day and a bleaching cream to start after the redness is gone that he thinks it will take care of the Hyperpigmentation . Does microneedling with PRP help ? Does truvada which is an hiv medication affects the result of prp ?
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June 17, 2018
Answer: Hyperpigmentation -- Clear+Brilliant/Venus Viva, Chemical Peels, Cosmelan, Salt Facial, Aerolase YAG, Hydroquinone
A sunburn like effect is common after microneedling treatment and can persist for 1-3 days. Swelling can last up to a week depending how aggressive the treatment was. Heavy makeup is usually not advised within the first few days after treatment. Two layers of full coverage makeup would most...
Lesgoo, I’m so sorry you went through that. It is truly unfortunate but unlikely the microneedling caused nerve damage. I recommend following up with your primary physician and seeking out a top cosmetic doctor in the future. Best of luck, hope you’re feeling better!
Thank you for asking a great question. Microneedling causes micro injury to the tissue, wound healing process is accomplished through different phases: such as hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. Histamine H1 blockers or mast cell stabilizers are anti-inflammatory and an...