r/Microneedling

hey everyone

i just got meso + microneedling followed by plasma injections like 2 hours ago

the clinic isn’t tye best so i don’t really trust them but they prescribed this healing ointment and didn’t say when to use it or anything, can i skip it?

my redness is fading a bit but if i leave the cold ac air it starts to sting/burn

This texture is pretty much all on my cheeks. Just wondering what treatments would be best for me

My derm told me ami eye fillers once a year? Should i go with it? So confused and afraid

I am F black with brown to darker skin and recently decided to do microneedling just to enhance my skin. I am already on tretinoin (stopped 72 hours before treatment) and quite frankly before microneedling, my skin was the best it had ever been in years. I simply just wanted the tightness and even skin that microneedling promised. I did my research and decided to go ahead with it at a med spa I saw recommended on Reddit. This is no hate to the med spa whatsoever because they have been nothing but lovely, however I just wish I was thoroughly discussed the risks of microneedling for my skin tone ahead of time. Upon consultation, it was made to seem that this was a light hearted process and nothing could possibly go wrong. Now I am left with PIH all over my face and much more severe discoloration than I had before I went. It has only been a week since I did this procedure but I was so concerned with my skin that I decided to go back in today to have it checked and while it is suspected to be PIH, they still remain unsure. I wore sunscreen everyday and maintained a gentle routine. I am a college student and college starts in less than 2 weeks and I have a trip to Europe for my best friends birthday in 5 days. My confidence is ruined and I feel like an idiot. I keep looking at my before wondering why I even wanted to get this done anyway. Don’t be like me. Do thorough research and ask questions. If risks are not disclosed, bring it up. All I’m being told to do now is wait, which is extremely frustrating but I have no other option. I have been prescribed hydroquinone 4% as well but told not to start until another week. It’s just all very upsetting. I have been looking forward to this trip and I just think all this could’ve been avoided. I have attached some pictures of my before and after(in good lighting and slightly dim light)

I consulted an aesthetician (not a dermatologist) for MNRF treatment for my ice prick and box scars in 2025 (my biggest mistake in life) and after about a year and a half, the scarring (deep box scarring from the instrument on my right cheek) has not faded much.

Is there any hope for me? I live in a tropical country, have combination skin type and eczema prone skin. My routine includes barrier repair moisturiser and sunscreen everyday. I am scared of starting any actives on my skin which is clearly still healing. The scar on my right cheek is very visible even from long distance.

Has anyone been through something similar and can help guide me recover my confidence and somewhat of a flawless & smooth skin back?

I know the scar might never fade entirely but are there any procedures I should look into which might help conceal the depth of the scar? Even make up does not help and I do not like putting too much make up as it doesn’t sit well on my combination skin.

The scar is from a mole removal 6 years ago!

23M. I don’t know when or how these got so bad. I don’t think I’ve had rapid weight changes. I’m unsure if the photo does it justice.

I’ve noticed them more lately, and they have really affected my confidence and comfort, especially during intimacy.

I’ve evidently had some of them for a while as they’re white/silverly. I did develop stretch marks around puberty.

I’m most bothered by the deep texture/atrophic element of these stretch marks. My goal would be to fill them so they’re much flatter and firmer.

I would like to explore treating them at home following proper procedures.

Would a retinoid help any of them at this stage?

I’m a little nervous but also excited to start my first microneedling session in 5 days. My acne has finally gone away (except for 1-2 small pimples) and I’m left with scars from where cystic acne used to be. I’ve been on tretinoin 0.05% for 6 months, and was told to stop 4 days before treatment.

What was your first experience like? What was your downtime like? What did your aftercare consist of? Did you feel like your face showed any difference after a few sessions?

I’m really insecure about any red scars, boxcar/rolling scars on my face. The acne was an even bigger insecurity! So I’m just trying to mentally embrace that there will be redness and peeling after the session. Other stories/experience would really help me mentally.

Has anyone tried the Alqemi micro-infusion tools (or another micro-infusion tool) from Platinum Skincare?

Since it has 30 needles I’m not sure if the needles will actually penetrate. And if they do penetrate, I’m not sure how the serum would penetrate the skin (unless the needles have a hollow center for the serum to travel down)?

Please give your thoughts on Mixto-infusion tools if you’ve tried this or another brand, thank you!

Hi, I wanted to share my journey so far. I began microneedling in october 2025. I use a Mr. Pen M8S with 18 needle cartridges. I started with 1.5mm and since May 2.5.mm.

Before i start, I use Lidocain cream and Rhondas stem cell solution as glide. I prefer stamping, because gliding feels not good at that lenght.

I hope I didn't forget any useful information, feel free to ask your questions😀

How bad are my acne scars and what treatment should i get , need help

Scars or large pores?

Would skin type benefit from microneedling