topic Re: Issues after microneedling ? in Beauty

Issues after microneedling ?

mintedrose — Thu, 06 May 2021 08:23:10 GMT

I just started micorneedling at home this past year and I think I may have messed up my skin. Ive done it before and have had good results but I dont know why now my skin has gotten worse?

I know after you microneedle you should not use anything gritty on your face but last time I microneedled I put on Josie 5 minute face mask (which is a little gritty) the very next day. I had totally forgotten I had microneedled. Soon after that my pores started to look HUUUUUGGGEE like Ive never seen. I look in the mirror and I see huge pores. ;(( Im really upset. My skin used to be smooth that i could go out without makeup. Pores were never visible.

What I wanna know is did I just mess up my skin by messing up the after care procedure or the microneedling? It is correctable?

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Pook — Thu, 06 May 2021 09:30:43 GMT

@mintedrose I tried it for 6 months (thinking it would take time to show results) with progressively negative results and it took a year to get my skin looking and feeling fairly good again! I had even went to a professional a few years before that and had angry skin after spending a lot of money on 3 times a week sessions. Some swear by it but surely not for me! Something that has to damage before showing results not for me!!

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Desertdi — Thu, 06 May 2021 11:04:10 GMT

"Self Surgery"

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Shanus — Thu, 06 May 2021 11:08:03 GMT

@mintedrose

@mintedrose wrote:
I just started micorneedling at home this past year and I think I may have messed up my skin. Ive done it before and have had good results but I dont know why now my skin has gotten worse?

I know after you microneedle you should not use anything gritty on your face but last time I microneedled I put on Josie 5 minute face mask (which is a little gritty) the very next day. I had totally forgotten I had microneedled. Soon after that my pores started to look HUUUUUGGGEE like Ive never seen. I look in the mirror and I see huge pores. ;(( Im really upset. My skin used to be smooth that i could go out without makeup. Pores were never visible.

What I wanna know is did I just mess up my skin by messing up the after care procedure or the microneedling? It is correctable?

@mintedrose After microneedling, it's important to keep your face clean and not use anything that would enter the tiny "holes" that were just made. I hope the damage can be repaired.

When was the last time you did the microneedling and put on the JM mask? If it was recently, you may be able to work on clearing out your pores using a gentle exfoliating product (not a physical scrub) , but an acid cleanser, toner or pad. Hopefully once the pores are cleared out, they will appear smoother, but sometimes once the pores are open (stretched open), they are still visible. You'll need to be diligent about keeping the pores "empty".

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Shanus — Thu, 06 May 2021 11:13:46 GMT

@Pook wrote:
@mintedrose I tried it for 6 months (thinking it would take time to show results) with progressively negative results and it took a year to get my skin looking and feeling fairly good again! I had even went to a professional a few years before that and had angry skin after spending a lot of money on 3 times a week sessions. Some swear by it but surely not for me! Something that has to damage before showing results not for me!!

@Pook I'm not a fan of this technique. Too many technicians are not sufficiently trained and home units are not always great...they create damage because sometimes the needles are larger, it's done too often or the aftercare is not fully explained.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

SilleeMee — Thu, 06 May 2021 12:08:05 GMT

I've been microneedling for over a decade. The best thing to do post-24 hours is keep your skin clean and use a single-ingredient moisturizer such as camellia or jojoba oil. Both of those oils are anti-inflammatory as well as antiseptic.

Enlarged pores seen after microneedeling can be a sign of irritation from something you applied. It's best not to apply any actives or treatment-type products for at least 24 hours post needling.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Effie54 — Thu, 06 May 2021 14:33:33 GMT

Ask Shanus, she might have some ideas for you.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Mistreatedbycs — Thu, 06 May 2021 15:07:12 GMT

I would seek a derm's opinion as to the solution.

There are products out there that are only available with

a prescription that could possibly give you immediate results.

Experimenting with other products could damage your skin more.

Hope you get the results you need and reverse the damage.

Good Luck.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

mintedrose — Fri, 07 May 2021 08:15:39 GMT

@Shanus I did the microneedling few months ago. I recently noticed my pores looking big when I was in the sunlight. Would a professional microneedling or hydra facial solve some of the problem ?

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Katcat1 — Fri, 07 May 2021 09:19:30 GMT

I don't know what microneedling is for or what it does and I will leave it that way. The name itself is scary.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

Shanus — Fri, 07 May 2021 12:12:17 GMT

@mintedrose wrote:
@Shanus I did the microneedling few months ago. I recently noticed my pores looking big when I was in the sunlight. Would a professional microneedling or hydra facial solve some of the problem ?

@mintedrose I would think that doing microneedling again would only make the issue worse. Not every skincare technique works for all women. What are you hoping to accomplish? There may be something else that you can do to achieve results and not enlarge, damage your pores.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

SilleeMee — Fri, 07 May 2021 12:53:36 GMT

Microneedling done too frequently will cause issues which include inflammation. Visibly large pores is a dead give-away that your skin is inflamed. I would not microneedle for at least the next few weeks, keep your skin clean, use gentle cleansers, no exfoliation and no acids (AHA or BHA).

Microneedling, when done properly, should not cause enlarged pores and in fact should make them appear smaller. It's very important, too, to microneedle on clean dry skin with a clean dry microneedle. Do not apply any actives, including sunscreen and makeup, for the next 24 hours. If you use Retin-A that should be stopped 3 days prior to needling and then wait 3 days after needling to resume using Retin-A. Another important thing...if the size needle is 0.5mm long then you should not be using that more than a couple times per month. Anything shorter than 0.5mm can be used more frequently but not to the point of causing unnecessary irritation such as extreme redness, enlarged pores and excess flaking/dryness.

You may want to invest in purchasing a book about needling. That will help answer most questions you might have and it will help prevent injury in the future so that you can continue needling successfully.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

mintedrose — Sat, 08 May 2021 02:50:16 GMT

@Shanus

Thanks for the advice. I understand. I will not attempt it again. Last time it was done in September. I followed all the rules before, clean skin, no exfoliator or actives after. Until I got the new mask the next day and forgot that I shouldnt use.

I would like smaller pores ofcourse and clear skin that I used to have. I know that may be a challenge now but Im willing to learn and make an effort.

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

mintedrose — Sat, 08 May 2021 02:59:48 GMT

@SilleeMee

Thank you for so much great information.

Ive done it only once last year in September. I used a 0.30 needle. I know what u mean about it doing wonderful things. Ive been doing it since 2016 and have had wonderful results. My skin would feel great a few days of intense hydration and gentle moisturizers. I also followed the rules to the T, well until this last time.

Eventhough we're many months after, can I still not use any exfoliators? I use Josie's and alternate with a vitamin c scrub. I also do microdermabrasion once in a while. But Im guessing I should not do that anymore?

Re: Issues after microneedling ?

SilleeMee — Sat, 08 May 2021 11:41:18 GMT

@mintedrose wrote:
@SilleeMee

Thank you for so much great information.

Ive done it only once last year in September. I used a 0.30 needle. I know what u mean about it doing wonderful things. Ive been doing it since 2016 and have had wonderful results. My skin would feel great a few days of intense hydration and gentle moisturizers. I also followed the rules to the T, well until this last time.

Eventhough we're many months after, can I still not use any exfoliators? I use Josie's and alternate with a vitamin c scrub. I also do microdermabrasion once in a while. But Im guessing I should not do that anymore?

@mintedrose

You're welcome.

You can go back to your routine after 24 hours and that would include most everything except for Retin-A which should wait until three days post needling. As far as exfoliation, needling itself is a type of exfoliation technique so with that in mind exfoliate by other means only if your skin needs it. Over-exfoliation causes unnecessary redness and inflammation (enlarged pores). At least allow your skin to rebuild it's outermost layer (the natural protective mantle) which can take anywhere from 2 weeks to a month depending on your skin. Over-exfoliation will most likely cause your mantle to get stripped and that's noot what you need....it's aging.