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Microneedling

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Gingerwithscars
WORTH IT
My face didn't hurt the next day, just felt dry. They did give me some serum to apply.
I also applied a seaweed/ aloe mask for 20mins, that helped a little bit.
I am hoping the redness is gone tomorrow because I need to run errands! You defiantly need to stay out of the sun! I will bring a hat to my next appt!
2 more to go, 3-4 weeks apart.

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Harry Marshak, MD, FACS

Harry Marshak, MD, FACS

Oculoplastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Ophthalmology

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October 16, 2017
You can be red for 3 days. You should wait 4-6 weeks between treatments. You need your skin to heal first this takes time. Doing it too soon will produce scar collagen.
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October 16, 2017
Thanks. I am following the doctors protocol of 3-4 weeks.
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December 4, 2017
Even with docs protocol you could damage your skin doing it too soon! Silly doctor
October 16, 2017
How much did the Microneedling cost?
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October 16, 2017
They are about $300/session.
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December 4, 2017
3-4 wks apart seems too soon. You need the skin to fully heal. 6wks is on the safer side.
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December 4, 2017
Are you a doctor ? Again, thanks for you input. But I trust my doctors protocol.
December 6, 2017
Now that your skin has had sometime to heal, how do you feel? Was it worth it and how long until the redness went away? Thanks!
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December 6, 2017
I had my last session 4 days ago. I am still a little red on my forehead and cheeks. My skin to flaking also. But overall I am super happy with my results. The office took professional progress photos of my face so I can’t wait to see the photos when I go back in 4 weeks
December 29, 2017
What kind of serum did they give you to apply? Thank you for your reply.
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January 5, 2018
it was just a hydrating serum since it leaves your skin dry
UPDATED FROM Gingerwithscars
2 days post

Acne scars post accutane

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Gingerwithscars
I have been off accutane for nearly 1.5 yrs, I had really bad cystic acne and have mild scaring from it. I decided it's time to work on my scaring. I am doing 3 sessions of microneedling with the jeuvapen. My face was numbed up really well. She went pretty deep on my cheeks. I've had many chemical peels before this felt different.

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October 16, 2017
I did accutane about 3 years ago for cystic acne. My face scarred horribly from it! I did 3 round of vipeel and finished with a microneedling with prp and it made me break out badly all over again. My skin calmed down and it over all looked better but that was a year ago and now my scars look more noticeable. I hope you have better luck!!
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October 17, 2017
My previous derm recommended the Vipeel after accutane. But I did not do it.
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October 21, 2017
Wow thanks for your reply. It’s so tricky luckily this site can help. You see before and after a and think it can be you too for good results. I had two deep peels , two idols and now two microneedling and some scars are just still visible. I want my skin flawless!
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October 21, 2017
Ipl
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October 21, 2017
Yeah. But sometimes we have to have realistic expectations. I know I will never have perfect skin. And it will be something I have to take extra good care of for he rest of my life. Just think about the people who don't do anything for their acne. They just live with it.
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January 23, 2018
That’s true! I want perfection though! Lmao!
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January 23, 2018
same lol. I just started some TCA peels.
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October 18, 2017
How’s it going? I’ve had two sessions and an Ipl in the last few months. Hope it works!
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October 18, 2017
My skin feels a little smoother. Still dry. Can't wait for the next session !
UPDATED FROM Gingerwithscars
22 days post

2nd session

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Had my second session yesterday. Went deeper on my cheeks, forehead wrinkle, and eye brow wrinkle. I

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January 26, 2018
Do you know how deep they went this time?
March 6, 2018
I think microneedling ruined my skin.