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Still have hyperpigmentation after RF micro needling-worried my skin is permanently damaged

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Will Micro Needling RF Grid Marks and Wounds Eventually Go Away?

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LookingforbethNovember 23, 2022
I had micro needling RF 11/11/22 and still have grid marks and wounds. I'm worried my skin is permanently damaged. Has anyone else had the same experience and did you have a complete recovery in time? I'm having a lot of anxiety and any personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. I followed all the proper after care instructions.

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Unlucky Dude
December 21, 2022
I saw someone elses post saying the track marks disappeared after 3 weeks, hope the same for you. How's the recovery looking? Any improvement?
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Lookingforbeth
October 27, 2025
Hi: it has taken me a full year of monthly Fraxel Dual with a Dr to get back to 90% baseline.Still have slight atrophic scarring.
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Lookingforbeth
December 21, 2022
Thank you for your response. 7 weeks and still raised/brown track marks. no support from the esthetician. Just devastated.
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Lookingforbeth
December 21, 2022
Thank you for your response. 7 weeks and still raised/brown track marks. no support from the esthetician. Just devastated.
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cdd9710
January 17, 2023
Hi just came across you photos and curious how your grid marks are looking and if you had a timeline of how long it took or found anything that helped you?? Please respond.
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Lookingforbeth
January 17, 2023
The raised grid marks have calmed down BUT they turned brown. I am under the care now of a cosmetic dermatologist MD that did a fellowship in lasers. She has given me hope that I can return to 80% normal. She said I have scars, burns and hyperpigmentation. She prescribed a compounded cream which I use every night. I use silicone scar pads daily. I've been using an LED red mask nightly. I am scheduled for a fraxel duel on February 10th. She said I will need 3 treatments. This has caused me a lot of heartache. Are you okay?
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cdd9710
January 17, 2023
Are you doing all that because the grid marks? Has your grid marks gone away and how long did it take it to? I'm on day 4 and that's what's upsetting me the most is the grid marks. It's gone down a lot the swelling. But you can still see the squares. I don't have tracks/scratch marks. How long has it been and how long was it before the bumps were down. I'm just humiliated and upset over this as I did all my research. The nurse that did it says it's a normal part of the process
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