I'm having a tattoo removed with Enlighten. The ink is fading but I'm left with raised scars. I tried silicon gel but either it's not working at all or the progress is so slow I can't tell. I've been massaging as of recently but I've read it doesn't really work for old scars (?) I've seen people mention microneedling/dermarollers (like .3mm that you'd find on Amazon) for scars. Could that help? If so can I go ahead and start or should I wait til all the ink is gone?
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June 19, 2018
Answer: Can microneedling/dermaroller help with leftover scars from tattoo removal?
Hi @Rlgra55. You can ask your provider to avoid the nose. However, microneedling is great to reduce pore size around the nose. Best of luck to you, Dr. Nima!
Hello and thanks for posting.
Having HIV or taking Truvada (either for HIV or to prevent HIV) should not negatively affect microneedle treatment. In general, microneedle treatment, with or without platelet rich plasma, will help hyperpigmentation.
If the treatment your Dermatologist ...
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...
