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Breaking out horribly weeks after microneedling? 2 weeks post op, is this normal?

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I've done microneedling twice now, and both times I've woken up the next day with a face full of whiteheads. However, it's been two weeks since my last microneedling and I am still waking up with 10+ new zits each day. I did have 2 active pimples that she didn't avoid with the needle. I'm at a loss because I don't possibly know how microneedling can be effective when it is causing so many breakouts. I can't go on acne medication for certain reasons. When will I stop breaking out?

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