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Scarring and pigment change after microneedling?

October 11, 2021
Asked By:_AA_ in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

I am female in 30s who had PRP microneedling approx. 3 months ago. My face was very red after and knew the nurse went to deep as I’ve had this procedure many times before with no issues. I now have dark pigment patches and a dark brown with a bit of redness above my upper lip. Is this PIH? Something else? Is it permanent? Will it go away? And how long would it take to resolve? What treatment is best? And how long to take to work? Please help

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October 12, 2021

Answer: PIH

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