Can you do Microneedling if you are using 20% Vitamin C+E+ Ferulic Acid serum in morning and Tretinoin 0.1% at night?

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1. Should I do microneedling or stop Tretinoin for 3-5 days prior to microneedling? 2. Can I put tretinoin 0.1% on face then do microneedling 1mm? 3. After microneedling, what can I put on my face? Can I still use tretinoin and vitamin C later on that night? 4. Does PRP for the face contain platelet poor plasma and platelet rich plasma or only platelet rich plasma? What is your method? Thank you in advance!

Richard Gangnes, MD, FACS · Answer

Great question, thanks for asking. The day of your microneedling treatment, your provider may ask that you do not use any products on your face, including makeup. He or she will likely cleanse your skin prior to beginning the treatment. Afterward, it is crucial that you do not put anything on your face, including cleansers or moisturizers, unless specifically directed by your provider. Microneedling creates tiny holes within your skin, allowing any product you apply afterward to penetrate much more easily, which can increase side effects such as redness, dryness, stinging and irritation.

As for PRP methods, platelet rich plasma is typically separated from other blood cells using a centrifuge.

Stephen Giordano, DO · Answer

Hi and thank you for the question. You can continue to use the serums leading up to your microneedling procedure. I recommend that you stop using the tretinoin two to three days prior to your procedure. I would check in your area for local providers to answer the specific questions you have on what particular methods they use. I hope this helps. Best wishes!

Ed Breazeale, Jr., MD · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. It is a good idea to pre condition the skin with a tret 4-6 weeks prior to your treatment, however it is often recommended to come off of these products 2-3 days prior to the treatment. I would contact your specific skin care specialist to find out what they recommend. Good luck to you!

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