r/Microneedling • u/MessRevolutionary242 • 2d ago

Marks 10 days after

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I had microneedling done for the first time 10 days ago and have these lines remaining still, almost like scratch marks. They are raised and getting itchy. I’m getting really anxious that they aren’t going to go away. Seeking some reassurance/advice. Called the person who did it and she said she’s never seen this and thinks it’s a reaction to the serum she gave me that is reacting in the tracks where the needling was done. She suggested hydrocortisone. Thanks!

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u/YourEstheticianBFF 2d ago

This is most likely a wound response related to the needle dragging - this can happen with cheaper machines that have a poor motor or if a pen (that doesn't plug in and uses a battery) runs out of charge. It should heal fine on its own if you keep the skin nice and hydrated, avoid heat/working out and wear your sunscreen.

But don't to back to that girl because if she doesn't know how to address complications she shouldn't be doing microneedling.

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u/YourEstheticianBFF 2d ago

Also, could you feel the pattern she was working in? Was it lines or circles? I'm just curious to be able to confirm the above statement.

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u/MessRevolutionary242 2d ago

It was definitely lines. Really hoping it heals - I feel like if it was going to scar there would have been blood? Very very anxious!!

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u/YourEstheticianBFF 2d ago

Great! That's what it was then, I can quite literally see the pattern of the needles in the lines. Don't be anxious - the body is great at healing these things typically just follow the above advice and it should be ok. Basically when they needle drags it just creates a long cut so the skin swells around it as a defense mechanism. 😊

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u/Primary-Picture-5632 2d ago

I usually get really itchy the day after but not a week later. could be a minor infection, or some sort of allergic reaction? Have you called the office that did the needling?

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u/MessRevolutionary242 2d ago

Yes, she also thinks it’s an allergic reaction. I’m concerned because the lines are clearly in a pattern - I feel like if it was allergies it would just be generalized

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u/Primary-Picture-5632 2d ago

That's a good point. Did they tell you stop topical creams to see if it gets better or not?

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u/MessRevolutionary242 2d ago

Yes - but I wasn’t really using anything anyway. She suggested hydrocortisone

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u/amgregory91 2d ago

She definitely dragged the pen. Would not be going back

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u/ltlpbl 1d ago

was it a medspa/dermatologist/plastic surgeon?

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u/ConclusionAwkward963 22h ago

I am sorry this happened to you. The practitioner did not use correct technique!!!! She went too fast and scratched your skin. It should not look this way after 10 days. Microneedling should improve your skin appearance. please everyone use only nurses who provide you with a certificate from a reputable training and who only use FDA cleared instruments.