I had a Dermapen treatment done and immediately after had red raised bumps all over my face. It was quite itchy and painful. Day two the bumps were still there and I went back to the clinic. I had light treatment. Are these bumps normal and will they disappear after some time
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It all depends on the depth of the derma pen. If recovery is bad with your derma pen, I would suggest a more refined procedure such as Ematrix RF and fractional Clear and Brilliant laser.Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
Superficial scars only need 0.5 mm, deep fibrosis needs 3.5 or more mm . Really depends on the scar thickness. Touch and visual clues are important to determine what is the optimal depth. Davin Lm
Fillers such as Restylane Silk, Belotero, or Juvederm can work well to treat lines around the mouth, but the best first option is laser resurfacing or deep peels to induce collagen production. Superficial radiofrequency devices and microneedling can help as well and are less invasive. I s...