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Why is my face so red after dermarolling? Classify my acne scars?

roseydaisy8Jul 24, 2017
Hi Last year, I got tired of my acne scars and decided to get Fractional RF professionally done. I got 2 of them done (after 6 months of going off accutane) but the therapist recommended dermal rolling which is when my face got extremely red. I have attached a photo before getting the treatment. Now, after 1 year my face is still red. The photo (right, left) is just from 10 minutes of sun exposure. I have a proper skincare regime, spf 50+ no less. What can I do to reduce the redness? Thanks

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Dr. Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS
Board Certified Phlebologist
Answered on Jul 29, 2017
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The idea behind not doing invasive procedures during pregnancy is that if you develop an infection in your face (cellulitis), you may compromise the fetus' health. So, it is best not to do it.

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