Hello I am a 36 year old with a history of acne and acne scars. But have not had a flare or outbreaks for about 5 months now. I have a 2 month old infant who I currently breastfeed. And I'm looking into treatments for acne scars since I have some time now before having to back to work. My concern is if its safe for me to undergo micronedling treatments while nursing? Thank you for your time and honest response. Evelyn
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November 27, 2019
Answer: Topical Numbing Creams that Can be Used While Breastfeeding
Hi Thanks for your question. Each case is assessed on an individual basis depending on skin type and thickness. However I would imagine using a needle depth of 3.5mm would not be necessary in most cases especially on the breast area. You will achieve satisfactory results will a maximum 2.5mm. ...
Microneedling will not cause unexpected hair growth. It will regenerate new collagen to fill in or re-texture skin to repair fine lines and even help acne scaring if partnered with PRP and chemical peels. Microneedling is a great treatment for maintaining skin health. Like other providers have...
Hello, and thank you for sharing your question. There is no evidence to suggest that microneedling could cause fat loss. In fact, it is able to stimulate the skin’s production of collagen and elastin, two important proteins for plump, youthful-looking skin. How long has it been since your a...
