Fractional Needling Therapy Fail Tale?

Weeks earlier, I wrote about my excitement to try a breakthrough advanced procedure called fractional needling therapy or FNT. Today, I’m having second thoughts about it now and anything which involves needles, except tattoos. 

I don’t even have the enthusiasm to write a background introduction about FNT anymore at this point. So please refer to other sources online for more details on FNT like what is it and how it is done. Although FNT is applicable for a wide range of skin issues, I’ve specifically requested it for acne scars.

My case is not really difficult; even the dermatologist who assisted me said so. So I was confident on undergoing the procedure at first. Initially, they applied topical anesthesia and allowed my skin to absorb it for 45 minutes for maximum effect. It still hurt during the actual procedure but it probably would have been worse if there was no pain killer applied. It took about an additional 30 minutes to complete the process of needling and applying of the Stem Cell HGF serum. It was only 1 mL but it was the fee was quite costly. 

I left the building with a bloodied face with no eye glasses, towel, scarf, handkerchief, or anything at all to cover me. I simply shielded my face from curious onlookers using my hands. It was just perfect that we brought our little car with us that time. The serum is supposed to be left on overnight for maximal absorption; not to be washed off until the next day. That means you will have to endure a bloodied face for an entire day so it’s best to undergo the procedure during your off, work leave, late in the afternoon, or early evening; not too late as there won’t be enough time for the serum to seep in the skin.

Also, expect bruising or even wounds on the body part treated. It’s also best to stay indoors away from the sun and dust to avoid hyper pigmentation. Should there be a need to go out, apply sun block which is normally available on the skin care clinic itself at a separate cost. Anyway, you will still be advised to apply sun block every 2 hours during the 5 day recuperation period.

I didn’t have a problem until the 2^nd and 3^rd day. The bruises appeared to be wounds and the first thing which came to mind is scars. Naturally, wounds will generate scars so I contacted the dermatologist and she assured me that it’s normal because she had cut deeply in order to allow the serum to penetrate deeper also. She had prescribed the use of a popular scar cream after the scabs had fallen off and a post cautery cream to hasten the healing process for the wounds at least. The latter did work and as soon as the scabs fell off, there I stared at the naked truth. More little scars were added with what was already present from both left and right cheek. 

The skin care specialist actually know beforehand that there will be a scar or so, which is why she also prescribed that scar cream with a TV commercial. She had even offered to fix it for free once the scar comes out. For a while I thought it was an irresistible offer similar to when she was initially briefing me about FNT on the first day but then again, after seeing all the additional scars coming out, I backed out. Although she promised that the results will be seen after the 6^th session, I don’t think there’s logic in going through the same treatment again. I fear that if there was a scar at the first session alone, there may be more with every session afterwards.

So I rest my case but I’m actually considering other alternatives. They will be non-invasive such as Diamond Peel or Derma Rollers. The former is more affordable but needs more time and I have not much information about the latter yet.

Going back to FNT, I have already contacted the main office of that skin care clinic and they have been replying. An agent and a Marketing Communications Officer have initiated further communications and I was finally able to respond back along with attached images of everything which will prove my case. Based on the blood test I've undergone, I am not anemic or diabetic. It was just coincidental that there was a wound on my legs and the dermatologist was just looking for a scapegoat because she’s already cornered. I’m sure that the mere prick of a needle won’t cause a scar but I believe she concentrated too much on certain areas alone and applied too much force, that’s why; it’s also what another clinic rep speculated.

Aside from the above, there were irregularities evident already since day 1. The pricing information provided on that specific branch was questionable. The dermatologist supposedly corrected incorrect info given out by the clinic’s staff, particularly the receptionist when we first arrived. But the official representative of the brand’s national headquarters had already belied some of the info on pricing. Since I’ve decided not to return anymore, I’ve mentioned the name of the branch already when I replied to the main office’s representatives who have sent recent communications.

For me, it’s no longer about the money. I don’t want to go through the same procedure anymore as well to correct the error. It’s now the company’s problem but I would certainly follow through to see if there’s anything they will really do about it, even internally. This is why I’ve withheld the name of the company and the dermatologist at this point until I’ve seen actions. I don’t really want to be scandalized nor scandalize anyone but I sure would want to see someone’s head roll on a platter. Kidding. J So, shall I name the company and the dermatologist? What do you think?

On the last note, at least for this post, FNT may or may not work and I have no intention of discrediting the procedure because as always, everything is on a case to case basis. So if you do have personal experiences about this fractional needling therapy, particularly positive ones, please do share them here.

Maria M. M.

I'm involved in Digital Marketing work since 2010. I blog to share snippets of life in general. 

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