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19 year old neurotic who regrets having Microneedling Treatment

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I had two microneedling treatments early this year...

frstwerldproblemz
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I had two microneedling treatments early this year at a clinic. The woman was lovely and used a dermapen. My reason for getting the treatment was to help reduce a bit of pigmentation and light acne scars around my nose. I never anticipated what would happen after those treatments...
Months later I noticed that the dermapen had left tiny needle marks on the areas where she microneedling. They are still on my face now, and make me look like I have mega large pores.
Not only have I got micro scarring from this treatment, I am also getting fine lines in the areas where the needle was. Before the treatment I had a baby face, and could easily have passed as an early teen. Now I look haggard and my skin looks damaged.
Being young and vain, I was not aware how good my skin was at the time. After getting this ridiculous treatment only meant for genuinely bad skin problems, I am deeply regretting this treatment. It’s harsh on the skin and is a scam sold to insecure women promising to make them look better.
I follow and have always followed at great skin regime, get plenty of sleep and exercise and have a a good diet.
I don’t smoke, and I always wear a good spf 30 sunblock with a hat outside.
My only cause can be the microneedling. An awful and impulsive decision I love to regret. Natural beauty shouldn’t be played around with unless you have genuinely bad skin.
I will always regret stepping into that clinic. I have lines and needle marks all over my face. Much worse than before!

Replies (4)

May 2, 2018
Hi I am also suffering from the same problem. At ahe 21, Had good baby skin and after the treatment I can see needle marks under my eyes and have been suffering from cystic acne. What did you do for the marks it left, any recommendations?
August 12, 2018
Hi apologies for the delayed reply. It has been a while since I posted this and I the micro tears have slightly healed. I’d recommend using a facial scrub - a good one - once every two weeks. Also try and wear less makeup and use toner and moisturiser daily. I’d recommend getting as much sleep as you can to allow skin to heal faster. I think this treatment is wrong for young people to get. It’s meant to be for significant problems, such as scarring. I don’t trust cosmetic clinics now as they really need to have strict rules about who they treat and the age of their customers. 19 is way too young to be worrying about having perfect skin. Stop using social media and try and be the healthiest you can be. Don’t throw money at the problem instead try and live a healthy lifestyle.
August 26, 2018
Have you had any resolve with this? Dealing with this myself and feeling very blue about it.
September 24, 2018
Hi ım seeing a different dermatologist ı have been gettüng blue light and laser treatments but there is still no imprpvement on the needle marks. The acne got better