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Microneedling Ruined my Skin

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Microneedling Ruined my Skim

Meghananne10
Would give 0 stars if I could! I had microneedling with PRP with Lana in August. I had some dermal pigment above my upper lip that really bothered me and she convinced me a “deep” session at 2.5mm would do the trick. I told her I was concerned as my skin is sensitive and she said not to worry, very safe and she has performed this many times. When I went to get it done she handed me the numbing cream for me to do myself. I was stunned. She didn’t even remove my makeup or anything. Once I was numbed she wiped off the cream and went to town. It definitely felt haphazard but it didn’t hurt ( I numbed for like 40 min). Then she swiped on some opened hyularonic acid that STUNG SO BADLY and sent me on my way. I used the post procedure kit as directed for 5 days following (even though she said 3). Once the sunburn like feeling healed I noticed I had a ton of track marks and enlarged pores. I tried not to freak out but as the weeks wore on the pores and the following got so much worse: wrinkles, lines connecting pores, fat loss, lost elasticity - literally wearing a hat for 5 minutes or sheet marks will cause marks that last all day, burning, tightness, redness, broken blood vessels, waxy skin, dark circles, fine lines, breakouts. I had PERFECT skin before this aside from the slight pigment (no change in that BTW). I look like a freak. I went to see Dr Russo at the start of this mess and he was relatively dismissive, said it would improve and one of his aestheticians said she would call me in a month to check in. No one has called, of course. And it hasn’t gotten better it has gotten SO MUCH WORSE. I had to move out of the city because I’m too embarassed to be seen. The worst part is they aren’t giving me my records, they are SO SHADY. And Lana, who administered the aggressive treatment and drew my blood told me she is an RN and does this all the time. Their website even lists her as an RN. My lawyer confirmed that she is not registered as an RN. Just STAY AWAY. They have truly ruined my life and couldn’t care less.

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December 27, 2018
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I had the same results from micro needling. I never would have dreamed that this could have happened and I only had one treatment (deep long crows feet immediately following, pores that I never had, fat loss & lines throughout my face) It’s been 2 years and my skin never returned to normal, however some things have gotten better. If I could go back I would start taking zinc right after (zinc helps heal) I didn’t find out about zinc till more than a year after. I think the light therapy also helps and I liked the SkinCeuticals vitamin C but it’s ridiculously expensive. I know how upsetting/depressing this is but I promise over time you will feel better emotionally but it’s horrible the first year. Warm regards. Also I think Retin A will help.
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December 27, 2018
Also I’ve come to see this as somewhat of a blessing. Prior to this I think I would have tried any cosmetic procedure without hesitation. I’ve seen so many horrible stories on here, much worse than mine, this may have saved me from doing something much more tragic and now taking better care of my skin than I did before so I’m trying to find some positive if possible.
December 28, 2018
Thanks, but I am 29 years old and not 50+ so it is very devastating to have skin of someone twice my age.
March 18, 2019
Saw your comments on Mittys post, are you having a fat transfer soon or thinking about it? I’m in same position from radiofrequency and it’s so scary. When my volume loss stops I’m going have 2nd appt re fat graft x
March 18, 2019
Yep - scheduled for April 1st. Good luck!
April 6, 2019
When you are able please update us on your fat transfer.
April 6, 2019
Hi! Honestly it was way way less than I was expecting. 14.5 cc of fat and 15 cc of PRP. I was barely swollen or bruised. It didn’t give me the correction I wanted. Disappointed
April 8, 2019
Hey Meghanne,
I'm so sorry that you didn't get the results you wanted. I saw your comment regarding sculptra and just wanted to warn you that it messed me up. It caused large nodules that took 3 years to go away. I know you don't check your inbox but I wanted to ask if you tried nanofat with PRP injections or PRP mixed with Botox? You'd need a few sessions. It's just something that has worked for a few people. Did your doctor include stemsource technology into the fat transfer too? I know u had PRP and fat transfer but aren't satisfied with it. I had several rounds of biorevitalization as well as dmk signature oxygen masks but haven't improved the orange peel yet. Keep on fighting!