Will I see results in microneedling even if I taken ibuprofen?

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I got my PRP microneedling done yesterday at 12pm January 2nd. I washed my face at 12am this morning (January 3th). However, I took ibuprofen the night before since I had a headache and I was fine with my microneedling session today. I just had pin point bleeding. I then accidentally took ibuprofen today to heal my headache once again. Will I still have the same results if I had not taken ibuprofen. Keep in mind this is my 4th microneedling session. First time taking the ibuprofen for my 4th session.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, this should not impact your results. I recommend following up with a cosmetic dermatologist for aftercare. You may have some redness which is due to the histamine release.  I find adding PRP decreases redness more quickly and we like to do microneedling with lasers to get better outcomes.  Best, Dr. Emer

Tonya Boudreaux, MD · Answer

No need to worry. Taking ibuprofen before and after your microneedling with PRP treatment will not lessen your results. Enjoy your results and your future treatments!

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

Ibuprofen will not interfere with your microneedling treatment. Should you develop some facial redness after the treatment you should not be concerned. In a couple of days your skin will look refreshed, radiant, and younger.

Mitchell Schwartz, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Ibuprofen is fine to take after microneedling if necessary. Since PRP is known to be strongly inflammatory, in my office, we use the ProCell Therapies system which combines motorized micro-needling with concentrated human growth factor serums made from human stem cells, which are very anti-inflammatory. Ibuprofen is then rarely needed after treatment. Serums contains concentrated growth factors derived from human bone marrow stem cells have been found to be superior to other sources of growth factors such as PRP.

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