I accidentally used a face wash that had Vitamin C and glycerin a day after microneedling. Should I be worried?

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Skin feels warm itchy and slightly red but no other bad signs.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

we apply peels and products with vitamin c after microneedling and lasers all the time. I suggest you get a proper skincare consult and long term plan. emerageskin AERIFY would be great immediately after microneedling.

at home peels like cosmelan, enlighten and aerify along with dermarolling (MTS roller with anteage MD ampules weekly, see linkt) should be started now to prevent further aging.

For facial rejuvenation,  I would suggest a combination approach of 
1) skin care with products and PRP/microneedling
2) PDT light therapy few times a month with growth factors
3) laser treatments like clear and brilliant regularly and a few times a year Fraxel/halo Viva, Co2/Erbium
4) Sculptra injections a few times a year for collagen production with fillers like juvederm/restylane/belotero/radiesse/bellafill
5) thermage/ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone based instalift threads for lifting
6) botox every 2-3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest
7) deep microneedling RF like Fractora/morpheus8 for tightening of the skin
8) Vascular laser like vbeam/excel V or BBL forever young treatment every quarter (3-4 months)

Best, Dr. Emer.

Dmitriy Schwarzburg, MD · Answer

No, you need not worry. Microneedling is non-invasive. See a doctor if you experience adverse effects.

Billy Ledbetter, MD · Answer

Glycerin is a humectant which means it pulls water into the skin and keeps it hydrated. For that reason, this is actually a great ingredient for post procedure skin. Vitamin C is safe and effective vs UV rays and sun damage, however, can sometimes be very burny on freshly Microneedled skin. If it feels too hot and burny, I would rinse the product off your face with cool water and wait a couple days before you resume using that face wash again.

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