Is a whitehead breakout normal after Dermapen?

Thank you for your question. This is a normal reaction and commonly happens to patients after being treated with Dermapen. In fact, many skin treatments can cause skin to look worse before it gets better. This is especially true if you are prone to breaking out. You may have had active lesions on your face before the treatment, which caused bacteria to spread, making the acne worse. Give it some time, and if it does not clear up within 4-6 weeks, consult with your provider. Also, be sure to cleanse and hydrate your skin, eat healthy, and keep your stress level to a minimum as a healthy lifestyle will contribute to a decrease in skin inflammation and break outs. In order to achieve the best results, 6 separate treatments over time is recommended. This procedure can safely be repeated every 4-6 weeks. PRP is platelet rich plasma, which is harvested from your own blood and restored into your tissues to provide faster healing and improved collagen growth. Platelets contain substances called growth factors that stimulate and rejuvenate cells in our body. This will create a smoother, glowing look to your skin. Additionally, you can combine a treatment of PRP with ACell, which is an FDA approved cellular product used in wound healing that has recently been combined with PRP to improve hair regrowth in men and women. This same concept is being applied to facial rejuvenation. ACell with PRP is typically repeated every 3 months. Best wishes!