Why does my skin look darker after microneedling? How long before my skin colour goes back to normal? (photos)

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im 32 yr old asian background.did microneedling on my entire abdomen 7 days ago.after the redness subsided,my skin has turned brown.wondering if this is normal and if so when should i expect my skin colour to go back to its normal colour? any serums that might help?or would this need to be lasered off?i did the microneedling myself using dermapen 2mm needle.pls help thank you P.S. the colour looks fairly even from front view but from the side,the difference in colour is very noticeable.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

After microneedling, the skin can turn brown in darker skin types, feel like sand paper and then the brown, rough skin  flakes off. It may take a week or two for the abdomen to heal. Aggressive microneedling will cause redness and inflammation which can result in hyperpigmentation in certain skin types. Moisturizing is important as well as being gentle with the skin. Once everything has healed and any pigmentation remains, a glycolic acid serum used sparingly may help. If still concerned, consult a cosmetic dermatologist and reconsider further self treatments.

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