I know a tummy tuck to remove the offending damaged fat underneath would be ideal i cant afford it so how effective is prp with micro needling or are certain lasers best for this ? would vi peels help staggered in between because of the retionic acid ?
I am a 31 year old Caucasian woman with combination skin (not too sensitive). I use cyndamyacin twice daily and epiduo once every 3 days or so. I currently have pigmented acne scars and I occasionally a pimple or two, but my skin is now stable overall. I am looking to get a facial to help reduce my pink pigmented acne scars. Since I already have good cell turnover due to the retinoid, which facial provides better results: Microdermabrasion, IPL laser or a peel? Minimal downtown would be nice.
I have been researching on microneedling and have come up with doctors, here on Realself, suggesting that they recommend holding off the use of retinoids (tretinoin, adapalene, and tazarotene) at least 3 to 5, some even say 7 days, after having a deep microneedling treatment. What is the reasoning behind this? Is it just because it is more irritating? Is it because it is toxic? Or is it something else like the retinoids will prevent the skin from healing properly etc.?
I didnt stop my tretinoin cream before laser.wasnt told to honestly .dr said was fine will just peel more. Did I hurt anything by not discontinuing and how do I ease this burning and throbbing !!