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Red pin-prick marks on nose after microneedling... permanent? (Photo)

April 29, 2018
Asked By:SandyW2017 in New York, NY

I got microneedling over 48 hours ago and I still have red spots on the bridge of my nose. This didn’t happen last time, and I’m wondering if this is permanent?

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Answer: Spots on the bridge of the nose

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Answer: Spots on the bridge of the nose

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