Should I try microneedling again after previous reaction (drastic swelling)?
November 14, 2022
Asked By:Fantastic664046 in Vosburg, Northern Cape, South Africa
I had microneedling done 6 months ago. The first session went well with no complications or reactions. 2 weeks later when I had my second session, I reacted instantly with the very first needle-skin contact under my eye. I started to swell immediately and we stopped the procedure. The swelling was extremely drastic and took up to 4 weeks to go down. It left major pigmentation, worse that the original one. My question is, should I try this again or is a complete NO-NO
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Hi @Adventurous947925! I do not recommend using vitamin C serum 24-48 hours after your treatment since you are at risk of granuloma formation. I also do not recommend Benzoyl Peroxide the night prior to your microneedling treatment because it can make the skin dry and more sensitive. I hope...
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