I want to have micro-needling done to flatten raised scar tissue, however I had the area tattooed to conceal the scar. Can micro-needling still be performed?
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It is always possible to do a "Test Spot" first, and if you want that, just ask. They may charge you for it though. Microneedling is very safe, so we don't usually offer a test spot and patients don't ask for it. Be well. For laser hair removal, wait 2 weeks before/after. This is especially t...
I recommend fillers to soften the nasolabial folds themselves and also lift around the mouth and cheeks to build underlying anatomical support. In our practice we combine Sculptra with other fillers "layered" on top and lasers, skin tightening treatments such as Thermage, Fractora, and Renuvion...
There are several Microneedling devices available. In our office we have several pens (Cyto Pen, Rejuvapen, Eclipse and CosmoPen). It really is the experience of the provider that matters. We always recommend using PRP with any microneedling treatment to aid in quicker healing and improved...
