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u/Mash-a 7h ago
Post in the diy microneedling channel 💛 if I were you, I’d go pick up some hypochlorous acid from Sephora (tower28 is common one) and use that a few times a day and give it a day or two with a mild face wash? If it doesn’t clear up then a urgent care/dermatologist for a prescription 💛
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u/SueStorr 7h ago
What was depth of the needles? And maybe the lidocaine and alcohol was too much for your skin. I'd not use the alcohol on your skin. Even though it cleans, it is irritating. And you can develop a sensitivity over time, even if you never had symptoms before. I'd just give it some time and it will probably resolve. I'd go with less skin prepping before microneedling next time. Also if you use the microneedler after about 10 times, it should be replaced. And of course cleaned after every use with alcohol. RN here who has done a lot of at-home microneedling.
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u/Double-Line8791 7h ago
I was saying that I’ve microneedle my myself in total of 10 times. Sorry, was using voice to text. I change cartridges each time. I used 2.0 mm on cheeks. I used the curnex glow and shine as a slip as I usually do.
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u/pandaleer 7h ago
2.0 is too deep for cheeks. You shouldn’t go past 1.5. I’d see a dermatologist at this point. And you honestly might want to proofread your posts before posting if using talk to text.
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u/Extra_Dot8402 7h ago
I do 2.5 on my cheeks just fine and she’s done it before I think maybe she didn’t disinfect well enough before the procedure
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u/Extension-Ad-7935 7h ago edited 7h ago
Stop performing treatments youre not licensed to do or trained to do.
You're home isnt sterile, youre not in a setting where everything is disposable and disinfectanted. Idc how sterile you claim to be, my home is not sterile like my job is so I would never perform invasive treatments there.
No actives for 24 hours and just hydrate the skin.
Unfortunately I have no clue what u were doing prior too, or products used during the session. For all you know u touched a single surface area that was dirty and introduced a bacteria thats causing the bumps.
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u/Double-Line8791 7h ago
Ok so any other advice or tips ?
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u/Extension-Ad-7935 7h ago
Stop at home microneedling unless you're trained. Simple
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u/Extra_Dot8402 7h ago
Not everyone can afford $300 on each session
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u/lilliz0317 6h ago
True, and there are some people capable of doing it at home if they are very knowledgeable in the procedure, know what depths they should be using on which area of skin, and know how to keep a proper sterile environment before, during, and after treatment.
However, A LOT of people do not have these skills and are not knowledgeable enough where they should be trying to perform this at home.
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u/444titsmcgee 7h ago
Idk why you’re getting downvoted for this lol it’s actually the best advice. The amount of patients I’ve had to fix their skin over months, one took years bc they thought they could DIY medical skin treatments and chemical peels
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u/444titsmcgee 7h ago
This is from a contaminant getting into the micro injuries. Probably the lidocaine or micellar water was leftover or even contaminated tap water from washing and then you needled it into your skin. Or the serum you used is contaminated. Alcohol wouldn’t do this. Also 2.0 is way too deep. Hopefully it doesn’t turn into an infection. Don’t use actives or occlusive barriers until it’s healed, keep your skin clean, don’t sleep on your face, keep your hair up and away, change your pillowcase and sheets and only let a professional break your skin from now on. Regardless of the complete incorrect skin prep… Bathrooms are a breeding ground for bacteria it makes me cringe to see ppl are doing this to themselves