Should I try microneedling again after previous reaction (drastic swelling)?

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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

Carrie L. Morris, MD, FACS · Answer

I would say that there are factors that could come into play for this. Was it the same Aesthetician or Physician? Was it the actual only FDA approved SkinPen or was it an off brand? Aside, from this I have been using the SkinPen for over 3 years and haven't heard of anyone with these issues before.

Should I try microneedling again after previous reaction (drastic swelling)?

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