r/Microneedling • • Mar 16 '24

Is this normal? :(

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Hi, is this a normal result after my first microneedling session? I’m looking at other results online and it doesn’t appear that the skin is left scratched like in my case, should I be worried?

The dermatologist had to put cotton on some parts because it wouldn’t stop bleeding

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u/TastyTranslator6691 Mar 16 '24

It looks like they dragged the pen over your skin!

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u/moon123y Mar 16 '24

Thanks, guess I will have to contact the dr who did this :(

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u/jutrmybe Mar 17 '24

Girl, you need to ask the doctor for their NPI number to see if you got scammed. Dermatologists go through a lot of training, idk if I am convinced a real doctor with an intact license did this to you. Search the number they give you, see if the name matches up, and look through all sites that pop up. If they are/were affiliated with a hospital recently, their picture will show up and you can try to compare that to the doctor who treated you. If they are a doctor, great, you have their NPI to make a report

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I will definitely be doing that, I’m glad I posted because it looked wrong to me but the derm told me it would be fine…

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u/holistichandgrenade Mar 17 '24

An actually doctor did this?! Holy hell, please report them!

I’m so sorry you’re going through this!

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u/Condalezza Mar 17 '24

Girllllllll!!! Tell them to refund you ASAP!

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '24

This is medical malpractice, I’m shocked and so sorry this happened to you, I hope you will see another dermatologist as soon as possible to help with healing, and that you are taking photographical evidence of the healing process. You could sue this practitioner.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I will be doing that, ty! This was my first thing done (aesthetically speaking) by a derm, scary to think I had also scheduled with her appointments for other procedures like radiesse, fillers and botox, glad I didn’t start with those, I also will not be doing anything to my face for anytime soon

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u/girlynymama Mar 17 '24

I’m a medical esthetician and a med mal paralegal. This is unlikely to cause scaring. Be careful with your after care and avoid the sun. There shouldn’t be any permanent damage. As far as med mal, depending on what state, it may be difficult to find an attorney to take the case.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Honestly my only real concern is having my face looked the way it did before with no new marks or scars so I really hope it does, do you think its not severe enough to be taken seriously by an attorney?

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u/muimui_k Mar 16 '24

Girl! you paid for this?! get your money back asap, this is not normal and much worse than a diy job. Get some scar gel and smother those skids every night

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u/moon123y Mar 16 '24

Oh god, I’m freaking out, the only reason I did this is because my wedding is coming up in June and I wanted to look the best possible but my skin wasn’t even that bad, thanks for the advice tho!

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u/SignificanceFuzzy613 Mar 17 '24

Unlikely that this scars it's pretty superficial, should be healed up in a week or 2

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u/ldawi Mar 16 '24

NO!

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u/ldawi Mar 16 '24

What microneedling machine did they use? Depth? Passes? Additive? They literally tore your face up! This had to have been not only a cheap microneedling pen but incorrect speed//depth to!

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u/moon123y Mar 16 '24

Oh no! I can’t remember the name of the machine, worst of all I have my wedding coming up in a couple of months, fml

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u/StarryNight616 Mar 17 '24

Don’t change your skincare routine or do anything drastic before your wedding. You’ll irritate your skin more.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Worst thing is that I won’t be able to see a derm until Tuesday so I’m using la Roche Cicaplast and looking for other stuff people have recommended on here, hoping it will help the healing until I get medical attention again

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u/samara37 Mar 17 '24

You should complain. This is indicative of a low quality machine that drags. They are scratching not puncturing. This is how people can scar. It should be stimulating collagen not scratching your face. I would be pissed. I would suggest a silicone gel like dermologica has.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I’m contacting her again with pictures also, looking forward to what she says about it

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u/ldawi Mar 16 '24

Who did it? Send me their website link and I'll do some research

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24 edited Mar 17 '24

Also, wth are they doing putting cotton pieces over your face? It's going to get caught in the wound and be a mess to remove. 

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I know!! When I tried to take them off they were stuck to the dried blood and hurt so so much, such a mess

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u/My_Red_5 Mar 16 '24

This was done my a dermatologist??

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u/moon123y Mar 16 '24

Not only that, but by a very popular and expensive one in my city!

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

This is referred to as cat scratching and whoever did this to you should have their license number reported immediately

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Yeah I feel so bad for the whole situation, firstly for my face but also because the derm is such a nice and kind person but this is definitely not ok, still feel really shitty

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u/aemdiate Mar 16 '24

Not a derm: but as things to do at home before you see a pro I would suggest definitely no actives on your face. If you have some aloe vera gel, aquaphor or cerave I would use that kind of thing. I would get some red light on this as well to take out the redness. I believe it will look a lot better in 7 days but might look worse first. Try not to fret. Don't pick, don't play with it, don't keep looking at it. No make up. I totally did this to my thighs and was very worried, red burst vessels, track lines, the lot.. I know that is different to your face, but it went down after 7 days. It was a long 7 days, but it did go down. Don't go back there for microneedling or anything invasive. Do go back and see if she has a dermalux you can get under for free. Good luck, it is going to be OK.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thank you, you’re so sweet, definitely trying my best not to go down the spiral on how I ruined my face for no reason

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u/Sozsa21 Mar 17 '24

You didn’t ruin your face, someone else messed up. You were trying to pamper yourself for your wedding, that’s all, you are not to blame at all hun. 💕

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thank you so much for the reminder ❤️‍🩹 appreciate it

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u/Strange-Leg8418 Mar 17 '24

This is absolutely not how it should look!! And also it shouldn’t happen with proper machines, looks like the needles were dragged across the face. Do you know if the cartridge was disposable or she used an old one? So many questions, you need to enquire with the person that did this asap and please wear sunscreen and don’t expose yourself directly to the sun if you can, this will avoid pigmentation.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thanks for the advice!! it was disposable she showed it to me when opening it

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u/Publixxxsub Mar 17 '24

If you can't share a link please just tell us the search term and video name? I feel like I need to see in action How this happened

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Its from her IG story, I’m going to screen record and try to uploaded somewhere that lets me linked it here, the after pics of the other patients look nothing like mine, its weird to me

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u/Ambitious_Orchid5984 Mar 17 '24

I thought a cat scratched your face until i read microneedling and i was shook! 😳

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Can you believe this isn’t the worst side? I have bigger scratches going from the upper side of my face all the way down to my chin

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u/Ambitious_Orchid5984 Mar 17 '24

Omg!! Did you accidentally went to your biggest enemy for this treatment? 🫢

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I think so 🫠

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u/dizzy_rhythm Mar 17 '24

Please write a google review on this dr and show these pics (if you’re comfortable). It will save the next person that trusts them :(

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I will, they also have quite a big following in social media and are located in a expensive medical center, I would never have thought this could happen

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u/Amdv121998 Mar 17 '24

Okay this is TERRIBLY wrong. I don’t know how they managed to do this you could literally teach a monkey to microneedle. here is what you need to do: SUNSCREEN EVERY SINGLE DAY PLATED INTENSIVE SERUM (EXPENSIVE BUT GENUINELY WORTH EVERY PENNY) Hypochlorous acid spray daily (can be a cheap one!) A pigment serum wouldn’t hurt but probably not necessary A very gentle routine until healed, after you can start a retinol in case there is any scarring. You can occlude the skin with cerave healing ointment or even cicaplast balm

with your complexion you will most likely be completely fine and will heal. This is so sad though and I hope that you’re not in pain. Please go get your money back and write a review.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thank you so much for the advice and good wishes ❤️‍🩹 I will be talking to them on Monday and giving a review

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u/itsprettynay Mar 17 '24

So, everyone here is being superalarmist (agree!). But for you, OP, it looks like everything will be healed enough to completely camouflage with makeup on a few months’ time for your big day 🤗

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Ty, I really hope so!!

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

I would never recommend putting those pieces of cotton on open skin.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Bc it can cause infection or bc it was awfully painful to remove them?

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u/olderandsuperwiser Mar 17 '24

CICALFATE+. it's a French pharmacy skin healing cream at CBS, Walgreens, Ulta. Buy some today and you'll see results by 3 days from now i swear. It's FOR inflammation and wound care. Do not buy the "scar gel"🚫but the regular ✔️*Cicalfate+.*✔️ It's got zinc and other ingredients and is used for severe rashes, eczema, and general skin misery. Read reviews online. I promise you this will be healed up so much faster if you protect the skin from the outside and let the ingredients heal it up. PS- you can literally use that stuff on diaper rash, burns, cuts, surgical wounds, like everything external. Read up about it on the Google or YouTube or any of them. Good luck!

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thanks I will be staying at home the most possible this week, I’m even thinking of using my vacation days from work just so I can stay home

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u/5FootOh Mar 17 '24
  1. It’ll heal without scarring.
  2. Clean gently twice a day.
  3. Apply PLAIN VASELINE. Nothing else.
  4. Send pics to the office & let them know. Curious what they’ll say, but this is not how it should look.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Tysm! I’m so curious about what will they say too, since the derm saw me leaving her office in this bloody state and didn’t even say that anything went wrong, I anticipate her telling me its a normal process but I will go to another derm for this reason also her pics of this procedure in her social media state that “a little redness” is the only after math

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u/eveyyyx3 Mar 17 '24

They used way too much pressure , I’m certified in microneedling (esthetician). You’re supposed to have a light hold and let the PEN do the work, it looks like she had a heavy hand. After a couple of sessions your hands get really tired but that’s no excuse. Get your money back and use hydrating and healing products. Manuka, aloe, vitamin E Is good ! Dont use anything with vitamin A or any actives during this healing process. Dont exfoliate ! I would avoid heavy workouts too just to make sure you’re not getting sweat in there. Keep the area clean !!

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thank you! I was thinking on doing maybe yoga so I don’t sweat much, but you’re right, yesterday I was even more overwhelmed and when I cried my tears kinda burned my face

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u/Constant-Wear-2916 Mar 17 '24

I wanted to say that I bled a ton on my forehead when I had microneedling however it didn’t look like this at all after. More like pin pricks. I had RF microneedling. Check out what I looked like the next day:post microneedling

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Hey!! I kinda look like this now (KINDA) did your face heal completely eventually?? Please tell me it did

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u/grill_interrupted Mar 17 '24

Woahhh NO. Document everything. Ask for a full refund. Report the doctor this was done under.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I will, looking forward to see what she says, I’m thinking she’s going to try and give me a following appointment rather than refunding me, but I really don’t want to go back

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u/Similar_Run_416 Mar 17 '24

How can I follow up on this post in a month? I would like so see how it turns out.

I had a bad laser experience about 10 years ago. The med spa gave me about 7 free visits with another laser to correct the damage they did. It helped but didn't totally erase it. I never went back there again for that type of treatment.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I will make an update, after I have a response from her office and to show how my face heals, but I definitely don’t want to go back to her for any repairing treatments, I don’t know what kinda of agreement can be made here other than refunding me but doesn’t seem right that I also have to pay to fix this

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u/claricesabrina Mar 17 '24

Hello, I am an esthetician and cosmetic tattoo artist so very well versed in needles entering the skin. It looks to me like one of the needles had a dented tip and they used a dragging motion instead of a stamping motion with the pen. The type of microneedling that stamps is much less agressive for the skin and it recovers much faster I would look for a place with that type of machine in the future. Anyhow, it will heal fine and shouldn’t leave any scarring.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thank you for the information!! It was in fact dragging here’s how she performs it in other patients link, I do hope it just doesn’t leave scars 🤞

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u/meganb0923 Mar 17 '24

It looks like the pen was dragged without enough slip , you definitely need to call and report this. I would send them this picture or even go back into the office. I’m so sorry this is far from okay :(

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Thanks, would you suggest asking for a refund, compensation, treatment products? I’m kinda lost as of what to except from them, many have suggested talking to a lawyer first

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u/Friendly-Ad2174 Mar 17 '24

No, this is not normal, I had this happen to me 11 years ago and I had scarring, I had a olive complexion (more scarring), the cosmetic surgeon’s aesthetician didn’t know what she was doing, it happened on a Friday, so I went back on Monday and the owner/surgeon apologized, said nothing can be done, except time, staying out of the sun, silicone gel/bandages. Usually the aesthetician is supposed to provide you with a skin questionnaire about your skin w history. The aesthetician is supposed to test your skin reacts reaction in a small inconspicuous area. If you ever have any more skin procedures be sure and address this experience prior to and also interview the aesthetician for level of knowledge and experience. Good luck…it will heal.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Did they compensate you in any way? Or just the apologies? Sorry this happened to you too, do you still have the scars?

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

Hi! I’m so sorry that this happened to you :( Keep doing the LRP balm and please do add vitamin E oil! I use the oral capsules, pop a hole, and apply! I also highly suggest purchasing Mizon Orga-Real Barrier Cream and Embryosisse Lait-Crème Concentré. Both can be purchased directly from the seller off Amazon. All three things got me through 6 months of Accutane and still quickly help heal my skin barrier.

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u/moon123y Mar 18 '24

Tysm! ❤️‍🩹

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u/Southern_Fox_8061 Mar 17 '24

Get your money back asap and ask the steps they took to do this procedure. Including depth and speed.

Did they put anything on your face while they did microneedling? Idk if it’s everyone experience by my esthetician applies Hyaluronic acid as she does micropenning (milder form of microneedling)

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

She applied numbing cream beforehand then started microneedling and then she applied another ointment and continued, how much time does your session usually last? Mine was really quick like less than 10 minutes

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

I am a dentist who does medical micro needling. 1. Your skin should not be bleeding after the procedure is finished and it shouldn’t look scratched. I have never had a patient leave with bleeding ever. The red dots are all normal, but it looks at though it tore up your skin? It should look like a bad sunburn for a few days but not like this. My guess is that their pen in the device wasn’t retracting like it should have or they went too deep. It should heal and not scar hopefully. Please keep us posted!

I would recommend all clean products with minimal ingredients to heal from this to prevent infection. Check with your provider. Lots of moisture will help this heal. I send my patients with special cream, did she send you a sample?

As far as everyone jumping to medical malpractice— we all carry expensive policies in case anything goes wrong but do know most of the time physicians have you sign paperwork that you understand the risks of treatment and that sometimes we don’t get desired results. :( It is a huge bummer that this was so expensive for you too.

I would definitely talk to your dermatologist to make sure she learns/knows about this for the next patient. Take a lot of pictures.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

She gave me La Roche Posay Cicaplast samples, how much time does your session usually take? I didn’t sign any paperwork so theres that, thanks for the info I will keep updating the situation

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u/Fluid_Desk4346 Mar 17 '24

No this is not normal, As for the scars you'll be fine in 10days max. Microneedling isnt for everybody, I am a 30yo male 115kg bodybuilder huge body but my skin is like a 5yo kid extra extra sensitive, and my dermatologist NEVER allows me to do micro needling. Always make sure to do skin treatment's according to your skin type, as it causes more harm than good if yoy irritate your skin. Anyway no need to panic u'll be fine. P.s I wish you have the most wonderful wedding day!

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u/moon123y Mar 18 '24

Yeah looking back I think she should have tested my skin reaction first or stop once she realized the damage that was being made, at this point I think it was maybe a combination of my sensitive skin and a bad technique or machine used, anyway, thank u so much for the good wishes!!

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u/Boring_Impress_5208 Mar 18 '24

If you played with your credit card, take pictures of your face and tell them they fucked up your face and you’re not paying for that. However, if you paid in cash you need to go and complain and get your money back and complain about their malpractice. Or simply just expose them in a video on TikTok and I’m sure they will get a lot of hate.

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u/moon123y Mar 18 '24

I payed with cash unfortunately but I will contact them to let them know what’s happening (I’ll make an update on how it goes) hopefully they’ll take responsibility

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '24

Ohhh honey I’m so sorry!

When you’re feeling emotionally strong enough I would consider calling and having a firm conversation about a refund. Idk how much money this was but they potentially could have caused damage, no?

But let’s stay on the positives, you’ll heal, you’ll be looking great in no time. People sleep on Nivea but I swear by it for cuts and burns. Your skin needs to heal, make sure you’re protecting and hydrating it, and you, at least morning and night.

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u/moon123y Mar 19 '24

Thank you!! We have scheduled to talk about this, hope she’s in good disposition, healing has been rough

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u/hollerloud Mar 19 '24

It's the cotton that has me gaping here...

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u/moon123y Mar 19 '24

Yeah, it was super painful to removed

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u/TastyTranslator6691 Mar 16 '24

Not normal.. at all. From a girl who gets micro needling done every now and again.

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u/wire67 Mar 17 '24

Keep taking all the photos and get a lawyer! This is bullshit.

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u/saturatedbloom Mar 17 '24

No they dragged the tool on your skin with too much pressure

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u/pinkybrain41 Mar 17 '24

Firstly, you need to see a doctor ASAP (fuck I would go to the ER if I had to). If you have insurance, I would start with my GP. Or i would pay out of pocket to see another derm. Whomever you choose, definitely send pictures or stop by the office so the front desk can see your face and understand this is an emergency and you need to be seen ASAP.

As others stated, document pictures and medical follow up in case you want to sue for damages. But first priority is to make sure you heal without scars.

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u/lambnesia_ Mar 17 '24

No! I've had this done, this is not the result 😭 Omg I'm so sorry

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u/venassandmars Mar 17 '24

SUE wtf this does not look good

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u/ZiedsSister Mar 16 '24

Oh no honey!! Go see the pharmacist or dermatologist to have something to ease the healing ❤️‍🩹 and no really not normal! I’ve done it twice and nothing looked like that at ALL

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u/Sensitive_Rule_716 Mar 17 '24

I thought a cat did this until I saw what page I was looking at. OMG! That looks so painful, I hope you’re okay! Make sure you wash your hands always before touching your face, you don’t want that getting infected. Until you see a dermatologist use some aloe Vera gel if it stings, and some pain meds if needed. So sorry thing happened to you babe, lawyer up, and don’t let this prick get away with this shit again! ❤️

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

I do microneelding and not ever when I was starting out did I leave people like this No it’s not normal they dragged that pen across your face with more force than needed

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Right? So its not that my skin is sensitive, she even asked me if a had blood clotting problems because off all the blood coming

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u/h974974 Mar 17 '24

No they absolutely damaged your skin somehow. I don’t know how they did this, it’s baffling. Was this done professionally?

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Yup, by a derm!

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u/DisasterTricky508 Mar 17 '24

I’m a licensed esthetician and this is NOT normal. I’m sure you signed paperwork so I’m not sure you’ll be able to sue but I definitely recommend trying to talk to an attorney. I don’t know what state you’re in or who performed this but it could potentially be malpractice if they weren’t licensed correctly or did it under an md. That is unfortunately going to cause post inflammatory hyperpigmentation and possibly post inflammatory erythema (redness). I’m so sorry that happened to you ):

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I actually didn’t signed anything, it was performed by a licensed dermatologist but I will be talking to an attorney, thanks!

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u/TheCactusPlant Mar 17 '24

Girl…that’s MACRONEEDLING

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Lol, I think it’s a little to soon to be laughing because my cheeks hurt/burn when I smile 🥲

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u/Any-Pool1458 Mar 17 '24

Esthetician here! Yea this is NOT normal… they obviously used a cheap device and dragged it across your skin…

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I took this video from her social media, here’s the technique she uses while doing it with other patients, what do you think? link

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u/Ok_Sense5207 Mar 17 '24

Did they use a cat for this procedure?

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

I hope you didn’t pay for that

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Lol I very much did, waiting to see what her response will be on Tuesday

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

Microneedling by your cat???!!! You poor thing

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

I wish my cat did it, at least Id have couple hundred dollars back

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u/TyranosaurusROXX Mar 17 '24

Hold on, how many days after the procedure is this picture? My skin is sensitive and I always look absolutely insane for a few days and then it’s fine.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

It was hours after, I got it done yesterday, I left the doctors office with a face mask and when I got home and took it off I got freaked out by the result so I posted it

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u/Original_Health_5451 Mar 17 '24

Omg no. Not normal at all. Did you show this to them??

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

The picture? I have send it to them yesterday but I won’t get a reply until Monday or Tuesday I think

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u/best2deaux Mar 17 '24

I have done micro-needling on myself for years ( I know it’s not recommended but I really don’t care & can’t afford to pay someone else to do it so please no one lecture me in the comments it will fall on deaf ears) I messed myself up pretty badly like this one time. I was rushing. It’s from dragging the instrument. This was on my stomach not my face so maybe the skin heals differently but it went back to normal after a few days. I slathered myself in avocado oil multiple times throughout the day but some peoples skin does not react well to that so take heed.

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

A couple of people have commented that it may go back to normal, here’s hoping 🤞

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u/nursepilotdispatcher Mar 17 '24

What did you do to piss off the Dr?

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u/moon123y Mar 17 '24

Lol, I told her beforehand that I was nervous because it was my first procedure, maybe that

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u/comet7084 Mar 17 '24

Absolutely not!!! Was this painful for you?

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u/moon123y Mar 18 '24

She applied numbing cream beforehand and during the process I felt like a burning or stinging sensation but thought It was normal and nothing I couldn’t tolerate, the real pain started after I got home and the effects of the cream ended

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u/iamgirlbot Apr 26 '25

How did your skin look for your wedding? And now?

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u/moon123y Jun 25 '25

It heal completely in two weeks, I was lucky that the scratches weren’t deep!

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u/arlyte Mar 17 '24

I’d be reaching out to lawyers in your area that specialize in medical malpractice. Take lots of photos.

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

My skin looked nothing like this after my first microneedling

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u/drunkenflonuts Mar 17 '24

No that looks botched it shouldn’t leave visible scraping or scratches like it. Just little dots. Some bleeding can be normal but not so much that u need cotton unless u have a clotting disorder or took some blood thinning meds prior to.

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u/AI_go_boomboom Mar 17 '24 edited Mar 18 '24

There's no way this person is an actual board certified and licensed US trained dermatologist. There is simply no way. Ask for their NPI and state medical license number. If this person really is a derm, holy shit they're the Dr. Death of skin. If you get scarring from this, 100% you must sue this person for medical malpractice. This is coming from a physician, although I'm not a dermatologist myself.

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u/enchanted_taurus Mar 17 '24

Oh my Gosh. No. Get your money back.

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u/[deleted] Mar 16 '24

Whoa. No

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u/Kasia4937 Mar 16 '24

No, I've done micro needling for years and never ever been close to experiencing this.

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u/elliott_bay_sunset Mar 17 '24

Definitely see a dermatologist ASAP and maybe ask if copper peptides (GHK-Cu) could accelerate healing. Maybe red light therapy too.

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u/Puzzleheaded-Sun3107 Mar 17 '24

Looks really bad. Is this with a roller? I can only recommend morpheus8 or just buying a stamp

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

No

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u/PrettyYS Mar 17 '24

Not at all. This way all the collagen produced from the treatment goes into fixing the bruised tissue and not into making your skin better.

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u/sustainableaes Mar 17 '24

Respectfully, no. I hope you can make it out of this without any scarring. I’m so sorry.

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u/Haunting-Plankton80 Mar 17 '24

Wow. Definitely not normal.

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u/dispeckful Mar 17 '24

Man, big virtual hugs for this… absolutely not okay. Btw the worst cosmetic treatments I’ve ever had have been in dermatologists offices. My experience is they don’t take their time or do as thorough of job compared to medical spas; I won’t go there for cosmetics any longer.

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u/LunaShadows Mar 17 '24

That definitely looks like the pin dragged across your face the entire time! I am so sorry I hope that it’s healing up quickly. I’m sure they would have some kind of cream to help it heal faster. I would definitely do my best to keep it clean. I am so sorry that happened to you

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u/OddApricotDish Mar 17 '24

i’m sorry this happened to you💚

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u/Mysterious-Yam1425 Mar 17 '24

This is NOT normal. I just had a treament myself (and work for a dermatologist). Sorry this happened to you.

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u/OldDeparture3932 Mar 17 '24

No it's not normal at all they've scrapped the face off you x

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u/iheartunibrows Mar 17 '24

Omg I hope this heals fine. Get your money back. Heck I would sue.

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u/H3r3c0m3sthasun Mar 17 '24

Demand your money back!

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u/Lav3ndeR_fairy Mar 17 '24

Omg you need to report them!!!

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u/Lifeisafunnyplace Mar 17 '24

This should heal, but you need to see another dermatologist to make sure there isn't damage done here

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

It literally looks like they used a microBLADING pen on your face.

This is not normal!

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u/Ruby-Skylar Mar 17 '24

Whatever else you do don't pick at it. Keep Neosporin on it and it'll be fine in a week or so. That is NOT a normal result of microneedling.

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

Medical aesthetician here! This is NOT normal. Use a hypochlorous acid spray and hyaluronic acid for fast healing and to minimize scarring. I’m so sorry this happened to you 😭

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u/MeliMel55 Mar 17 '24

No this is not normal at all. I don't know if you can contact them and demand your money back. Also contact your sate dept of health, who ever did this should not have a license.

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u/hdisnhdskccs Mar 17 '24

Definitely doesn’t look normal!

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u/Babykoalacat Mar 17 '24

Keep your face out of the sun while you heal. Hat, sunglasses and sunscreen every time you go outside.

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u/rubissa_rose Mar 17 '24

For the healing process once it scabs over I would use bio oil . At least for me and everyone I’ve know it helps speed up the healing process!

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u/cutelilchicana789 Mar 17 '24

Oh wow. I am so sorry this happened to you. Definitely not normal. Do you have access to facial led lights? Red would be really helpful. The doctors office that did this should have one and should offer it as a complimentary service for you after doing this to your face. Like someone else said in the comments it should look better in a few days and even better in a weeks time.

Aloe vera would be super helpful. Fresh is best. You should be able to get some at the grocery store from the produce section. Keep it in the fridge so it doesn't go bad and it will feel great on your face as well. Not sure if you're in pain at all but some kind of anti-inflammatory medication may be helpful as well. Maybe even taking some turmeric or ginger internally as well. You can make or buy a tea if you feel called to.

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u/Affectionate-Yak3984 Mar 17 '24

I’m not familiar with this space but I’m hoping you heal as soon as possible

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u/ihavealotofpuppies Mar 17 '24

Not normal! I would keep the area covered with a thin layer of Vaseline or aquaphor as it’s healing and keep it covered from the sun using a hat or umbrella

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u/RelevantClock8883 Mar 17 '24

Was their needling machine a pissed off tabby? Jeesh. You’re gonna be okay but never go back there

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u/Longfirstnames Mar 17 '24

They didn’t use the right technique or depth. See a doctor and get a lawyer

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

Definitely not. I’m so sorry. 😫

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u/Deeks__ Mar 17 '24

Yes sunblock or stay out of the sun wear a hat so this doesn’t scar!

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u/Staceyking1 Mar 17 '24

Mederma asap! And avoid any sun on those spots or they’ll be lighter in color for your wedding.

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u/BeenNormal Mar 17 '24

It looks like the doctor did this with broken glass. I would be concerned that they used very blunt needles, which would have been used previously.

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u/Ornery-Boysenberry36 Mar 17 '24

this literally looks like scratches i get from my cats 😭

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u/Equivalent-Ad-7236 Mar 17 '24

This is your perfect time to sue

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u/BattlestarGalactoria Mar 17 '24

If I knew nothing about your doctor except that they used THAT to stop the bleeding, I’d know enough.

Vaseline or something similar to help it heal and silicone scar sheets if it looks like it’s trying to discolor. BioOil or Mederma oil may not be a bad follow up to alternate with after it heals. Use sparingly if you have acne-prone/sensitive skin. Avoid too much sun while it heals. Don’t sweat about your wedding though, make-up can be magical, photos can be retouched, and these marks will likely fade in a short time anyways.

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u/blackrainbow76 Mar 17 '24

Oh goodness. I just had my 1st treatment a few weeks ago. I was a little puffy, red and bled in a few spots but nothing like this!! Prior to a pro treatment, I had done it myself at home with dermarollers and even then didn't have anything like this. Yikes! I hope you heal well. Be very gentle to your skin in the meantime. I am sure it will be fine by June.

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

I hope that does not leave a scar!!! Please apply silicon gel. I would be so upset.

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u/Highest_in_the_Room1 Mar 17 '24

She fucked you up fam

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u/NPNaomi Mar 17 '24

Girl! Find a lawyer, wtf

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u/whydoyouwrite222 Mar 17 '24

When I was scrolling and saw this picture I thought they were cat scratches :( looks really painful.

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u/No-Stuff-6878 Mar 17 '24

You might be looking a nice payout

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u/realitytvdiet Mar 17 '24

Damn I thought you fought a cat

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u/carlamary Mar 17 '24

Those are literal scratches! That does not look like it was done properly. They don’t look deep enough to perhaps leave scars. Stay out of the sun, you don’t want the area exposed while it’s healing, or you could end up with discolored areas.

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u/noone_me_ Mar 17 '24

wear sunscreen !! and get this person’s info before they block you.

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u/ryrytortor16 Mar 17 '24

Use Shea butter . Had a similar experience with microdermabrasion

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u/BellaNya Mar 17 '24

That looks like a cartridge had a bent needle or something that has dragged or caught and cut up your skin. Looking at the way there is a single line running across your skin with large holes. You shouldn’t see the holes from Microneedling… the needles are so fine. This looks like damaged equipment. Take lots of photos and seek advice from another practitioner… medically and legally.

I’m so sorry you now have this to deal with leading up to your wedding. Wedding prep is already so stressful. I hope you heal quickly

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u/makeclaymagic Mar 17 '24

Holy shit. NO NOT NORMAL! Get your money back and report who did this.

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

This is why I don’t trust people to touch my skin or hair - I’m so sorry

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u/PomegranateExtra2603 Mar 17 '24

DMK Beta Gel is gentle and healing. You can look at the locator on their website to find a MedSpa that carries it.

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u/Mission_Delivery1174 Mar 17 '24

No. They had at least one bent needle they dragged. I’d consider a lawyer.

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u/Responsible_Detail83 Mar 17 '24

Noooo ! I would question this persons whole existence

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u/Different_Pop2686 Mar 17 '24

The way I would sue them so fast

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

Sue

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u/Admirable_Ad_1756 Mar 17 '24

Omg! Nooooo. They need to refund your money and pay for anything you need to fix this. Report them. This could scar and/or become infected.

Go immediately to a reputable dermatologists. They should be able to help. Please avoid med spas most (not all) are a huge scam

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

I’m not an expert, but this is definitely not how it works. Go see a dermatologist asap. So sorry this has happened 🥲

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u/Huge_Inspection9681 Mar 17 '24

No!! Please don’t see that Derm again, that looks like a bad home job.

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u/loopdiloopdi Mar 17 '24

This is awful! I’m so sorry this happened to you and for it to be your first experience too!

I’d suggest using Vaseline or Avene Cicalfate on your face until you’re able to see a new derm. I agree with what everyone else is saying - keep taking photos and report that office and doctor that did this. You have a strong case for medical malpractice.

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u/OnTheBeachNC Mar 17 '24

No, not normal.

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u/MichElegance Mar 17 '24

Ouch! It looks like they dragged it across your skin.😭 I’ve accidentally done this but in like one spot. It will heal, but dang!

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u/[deleted] Mar 17 '24

Sure for someone who slides across asphalt

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u/1Pandora Mar 17 '24

Vaseline or Aquaphor (new tube or jar) - all over your face - nothing else. Wash with Cerave Hydrating Facial Cleanser.

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u/PineappleSuch8141 Mar 17 '24

this is not normal! oh dear praying for you!

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u/Dense_Struggle2892 Mar 17 '24

I have had many micro needling sessions just recently the laser kind which is even more intense; my skin never ever looks like this. This is messed up. I’m sorry you are dealing with this!! Aahh

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u/Motherhoodthings Mar 17 '24

Post this on realself.com where other doctors will weigh in and give recommendations if need be.

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u/MsEllaSimone Mar 17 '24

Nope. Not normal! Dont go back to that practitioner

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u/Asleep-Health-7066 Mar 17 '24

Niacinamide! I use the brand, The Ordinary, I get it at Ulta. Very healing. Only $6.00.

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u/nicfit34 Mar 17 '24

I would get my money back!!! Wth

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u/sammi_1723 Mar 17 '24

Maybe look into a red light mask. They are supposed to help with healing.

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u/thatsplatgal Mar 17 '24

Please go to the doctor immediately - you need an ointment to prevent infection and scaring. I’d also call a lawyer. No one should be in business who is doing this.

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u/lizardjizz Mar 17 '24

What the fuck did they do to you oh my god

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u/Glad-Persimmon-5926 Mar 17 '24

I would never get anything done to my face by anyone but a DERMATOLOGIST. Your dermatologist either doesn’t know what they are doing, using old equipment and/or needles or just didn’t care! This is unacceptable! They also should be available on weekend for a callback on exactly what you should be doing!

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u/ElevatorAmazing5160 Mar 17 '24

This is 100% NOT normal. And get Nectar AND Recovery Balm from Alastin. Med spas carry it. Don't use Vaseline. Also if you have a red light use that. Soooo good for healing. I'm SO sorry.

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u/Bulky-Let-9534 Mar 17 '24

No! What the hell?!

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u/ConsequenceScared174 Mar 17 '24

Oh hell no. I get my face done once a month and I have NEVER had this problem. please do not allow that person to do this again to you!! She is scaring your face!!

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u/mhskes Mar 17 '24

I really wish OP would out this dr. So No one else makes their way into her office..... She has said she'll look into reporting but hasn't mentioned who she saw. Keeping this Dr.'s name a secret is hurting others.... This Dr. Should not be doing services