I had Micro Needling with PRP done 3 days ago and my entire face is covered in white heads that have pus in them.. Other than that my skin is peeling and I see the nice new skin underneath but are all these white heads also normal post micro needling?
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Answer: Microneedling Aftercare-- Lasers, PRP with Skin Care
It is not advisable to use glycolic acid or any other type of exfoliating products right after a microneedling procedure as it can cause additional dryness and irritiation. Apply suncreen with a minimum SPF 30 and use a gentle, non-exfoliating cleanser before bed if you were not given a...
I like to have my patients hold on the Tetrinoin 2-3 days prior to microneedling because the skin might be more sensitive, but Tetrinoin will not interfere with the microneedling results.
An aesthetician is licensed to treat patients with a microneedling device. A dermatologist or a plastic surgeon do perform microneedling treatment in their practices but do not perform them an Aesthetician would perform the treatment.
