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Absolutely! There is no contraindication with acne meds and microneedling. You are also on a very low strength doxycycline. The only recommendation I give patients with acne is to make sure that your acne is well controlled before you start microneedling so you can really reap the benefits of the treatment. From looking at your picture it looks like your acne is under control so I say you are good to go. I would also recommend you do the microneedling with PRP so you get even better results! Just make sure you are treated by a highly trained and experienced provider!
You can proceed with microneedling while using Doryx and Finacea. I'd recommend seeing an expert who can advise you on a cohesive treatment approach including microneedling, PRP, TCA and topical skin care.
We do not recommend Botox treatments until at least 1-2 weeks after microneedling treatments. I would use caution doing home microneedling treatments. It can cause serious complications if not done by a professional.I hope this helps.
This is tough to answer without pictures, but it can take a series of treatments to get improvement. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for recommendations for after care and skin care. With microneedling, I always combine prp and lasers to get the most robust results. See ...
In short, generally, although there are a few conditions where this may or may not be the case. In patients with Lupus or Vitiligo, the treatment could result in lesions or other unwanted effects. If you have one of these conditions, it is best to let your surgeon know beforehand.
Hi sd007, The day after microneedling, we recommended not applying anything on the face. In the following days, it would be fine to use non-irritating skincare like Cerave. From the 3rd-5th day, use more gentle formulations than you used before microneedling since your skin is still very s...
A minimum of three passes is needed for a good Microneedling procedure. I often treat problem areas with many more passes at greater depth for an augmented response. All the best, Dr. Clark
Deartwoboys76: I would have this procedure in the office of a dermatologist or plastic surgeon, and only after the doctor has evaluated you. PRP will improve your results dramatically. Having three passes or more at up to 2.25 mm in depth will also improve your results, and if you have acne sc...
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