I received micro needling 4 days ago. I was told should be a day or two of downtime. After day 4, my skin is still very dry, raw and not healed (pics attached). I also have raw patches on the skin. Is raw skin to be expected after micro needling? If so, how do you suggest treating it so it does not become infected or scar? I have called the doctors office but wanted to get another opinion as this was not the expectation set regarding aftercare. Thank you.
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Answer: Red and Raw--Add prp and lasers to microneedling
Hi @materodri! I would avoid tinted sunscreen and makeup for at least 48 hours after treatment. Hyaluronic acid fluid is recommended immediately after. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!
Thanks for your question. Medical Microneedling is a form of collagen induction. It stimulates new collagen growth and can lead to improvement in acne scarring especially if combined with an excellent medical grade skin care regimen. Not all acne scarring responds to this method. Ice pick...
Like Dr Emer, I seldom work with one device, its finding the best METHOD to give you your desired result. As you have textural changes- wrinkles but most importantly brown pigmentation and sun damage, I would opt for a high density CO2 laser in combination with Microneedling (energy based to s...