@@chrishonnastyles6082 Could it be that microneedling works better on white skin? How many times do you need to do microneedling for your skin to look normal?
A board certified dermatologist who specializes in ethnic skin, works wonders for your skin. Blackburn Woolfolk Dermatology in Dallas, Texas is a good practice. Dr. Blackburn, the trailblazer, has retired, but his daughter, Dr. Woolfolk has not missed a beat! Even the ladies who work in the business office, all have beautiful skin! 💥You are welcome!🙏🏾
I have sincerely been waiting for this video. I don’t know why folks felt it necessary to tell you your skin looked bad - you have eyes and I knew it bothered you. I just waited for you to tell us what happened and how you fixed it bc I could see that your skin was improving. Thank you for this. Black skin cannot take generic handling of services; just like our various shades, our skin doesn’t react the same. Your skin is beautiful and you have now taken that experience and made a teaching moment for us all.❤️❤️❤️
Dark skin should not be treated with dermarolling, the risk of hyperpigmentation is to great. What works on caucasian skin can be terrible for the darkers shaeds. Good you recovered
@@hellobye4154 hey I’m a licensed esthetician and I would recommend microdermabrasion or a chemical peel but it depends on the person and their skins Fitzpatrick. Any type of light exfoliation overtime will help but the results won’t be as fast.
@@cutiesexylovely6009 wish I saw this before cause micro needling did a number on my dark skin I am left with worse skin then when I started hypo- scars on my checks for head
I’m really sorry this happened Kyra. I admire your bravery for going after this with the best knowledge you had and also continuing to figure it out while sharing your life with us. I know the struggle with getting skin in order; it’s taken me years to figure out. I’m really happy things have gotten straightened out for you! And shout out to the hubby for being able to make light of the issue!
Yasss... I definitely see a drastic improvement since that treatment. I think you do a better job at caring for your skin without extreme treatments. ☺️👍🏽❤️❤️
I use GLYTONE lighting gel, and it is prescribed only. It's the BEST for dark spots. So, glad ur skin improved significantly. That was really scary.....thanks for the UPDATE. 💗
Possibly because of the depth of your skin/melanin/ Fitzpatrick lvl, it's a very tricky situation on whether or not you would scar or hyper pigment. Anyone in your skin shade should take caution before having this type of treatment done. Because of the nature of the treatment, it causes damage to induce collagen. Through that process it may stimulate the melanocytes too much. It's definitely different for everybody, but more likely with skin of color. I'm so glad that you were able to remedy the situation!!
Glad your skin is in a better place. I can relate to your story, sort of lol. I have clear skin BUT I used my Retin A on my top lip and that was a no no! I had hyper-pigmentation that looked like a half mustache (YOU KNOW THE TYPE lol!) I normally wear no foundation, just a little concealer under my eyes. But because of the discolouration, i had to wear foundation on my top lip. I was so horrified, sad and mad at myself. I tried to get rid of the discoloration on my own but to no avail. So after the third week, i went to the doctor for a hydroquinone script and within 2 weeks i was back to foundation free y'all! I know this is first-world problems but you don't know what you got til its gone so please treat your skin like its the most precious treasure!
Life On A Budget yessss! See you get it😂 I TOO had those dark spots in my upper lip and all I could see was a mustache...that HQ did WONDERS for clearing those spots up ASAP!! So glad you were able to reverse it 🙌🏾
I am so glad the med spa took care of you. I had a nightmare situation with a medspa who burnt my face with chemical peels resulting in severe acne for 1 year that was only cleared with Accutane. They threatened a lawsuit against me after I posted a negative review! always always VET thoroughly any medspa. This one was 5 star rated and highly recommended. You just never know how your skin will react.
I also had a bit of hyperpigmentation after microneedling. I went somewhere else and got it done because I was being impatient. My home esthetician recommends only doing it in fall /winter and using a cream with kojic acid , tretinoin, hydrocortisone , and hydroquinone in it every night for at least 6-8 wks prior to turn off the melanocytes. PIH (post inflammatory hyperpigmentation) is a natural response to the procedure for skin types 3 and up so you want the skin to turn off those pigment producers so you dont have that reaction.
Thank you for this comment. I recently had micro needling done which caused hyperpigmentation but using some of the creams you mentioned, I’m seeing improvement in less than one week.
@@zelin7460 Glad to hear it. Try using it for your next session beforehand at night for a couple weeks prior. It should help prevent the marks on your next sessions
@@friedchicken892 I think. Not sure of the ingredients in faded off hand. But if it has some of those ingredients I listed it should help so you dont get dark marks after microneedling
Girl sorry that happened but I’m a Esthetician in Tex. Sometimes using products prior to a treatment will cause that type of reaction. We recommend sometimes 30 days of not using certain products because of the procedure. Happy they were able to work with you. This type of publicity could cause major damage to our business. Love the channel.
I, also experienced severe hyperpigmentation as a result of a product I applied to my face 3 years ago. Thank you Kyra for your updated skin care tip(s). I will give the mentioned products a try 🥰.
first off, congrats on 100k!! I have been following you since AlyraTV & when you started this channel I was so EXCITED! It has been amazing watching you grow & just EVERYTHING with you & Deon so CONGRATS!!! I am SO glad you're skin is getting better & I'm glad they were helpful during the process & gave you your money back LOL
I actually just did a PCA peel on Wednesday. So far, I'm pleased with the results and happy I did lots of research before doing it. After I'm done peeling, in about two weeks I'm going back to my Esthetician for Microneedling. I'm happy I found this video so I can ask proper questions before my treatment.
I’m happy you were able to get help and actually address what happened!! The results were extreme and certainly unexpected. The biggest lesson I learned here is perfection comes at a cost and how high are you willing to pay for it? (A question I asked myself)
Kyra, I'm so happy that your skin cleared up. I'm sorry you had to go thru negative comments but of course in real true fashion you popped back into the game. you and Alisha are truly inspiring please keep up the good work and keep the positive vlogs coming.....
I'm a holistic facials practitioner and what happens when you have micro-needling the skin is being punctured and the healing process ( which is the desired outcome ) will encourage melanin to rush in to help make the skin stronger .. What happens is if you have keloid skin this can cause scarring. And in your case make the skin look dark and cause an array of issues. I do not use miro needling on dark skin at all. You are blessed with melanin, my dear ..
Yess your skin is popping girl ! I would have been so traumatized if that happened to me. I can’t stand when I have hyperpigmentation in any form! Happy for you!
I’m so happy you found a solution. I’m sorry you had to go through that! For your morning routine, I would apply your moisturizer before the spf. So that all of the beneficial ingredients will have the chance to penetrate into your skin.
One of the more "recent" known side effects of microneedling is a risk of melasma for those with more melanin. Cases like yours are being studied and I think that all clinics should tell people the possible risks before patients agree to do it
Oh dear , Thanks because I was going to do it , I have deep melasma for years … What do you suggest if you know anything? , hydroquinone helps me a lot but I can’t use for long
I got my first micro-needling on Wednesday and now I’m going through the same thing my face been swollen and red for 3 days it looks like I burnt and my skin got darker and it started peeling off
Your skin looks amazing. I also use the PCA pigment bar and it’s amazing. I would recommend the Revision papaya and brightening wash. I also use the Revision c+ correcting. I’m working on my dark spots and these products along with salicylic peels has helped me a lot.
I'm so glad I found your video. I had the EXACT SAME reaction after microneedling for the first time back in November. I had to take the entire week off work because I could not go out in public. My face was red and swollen and looked like I had been in a boxing match, after a couple of weeks I had the dark "mask" in the treated areas. I was SO devastated! I did my research, went to a licensed dermatologist, spent way more money than the procedure normally costs and ended up looking 100 times worse. Now that it has been about 3 months my skin is looking much better. My derm gave me a prescription for 12% hydroquinone with kojic acid and I only wash with gentle cleansers; Cetaphil or Cerave. I moisturize with Vaseline at night (I was nervous about it clogging my pores but my derm talked me into using it) and a vitamin C moisturizer, serum and sunscreen for day. In a couple of weeks I will start a regimen of chemical peels and look forward to having flawless skin after that. I appreciate you sharing your experience!
AHood 29 omg! I’m so sooo sorry to hear you had such a terrible experience! I pray those new products and the peels help to reverse all of the damage 🤦🏽♀️
I'm going through this now. Same situation. Went to a board certified black derm. He suggested laser, I didn't want to do it but he said If I came to him I should trust his recommendations as he was an expert, even when I voiced my concern about it ruining my skin. Well, it ruined my whole face 10,000 fold. I now have large black burn marks across my entire face from the laser. So seeing a doctor too doesn't guarantee anything either
I just got my first microneedling treatment today. I hope it turns out well cause my face is a bit swollen and red as expected. I'm glad you got sorted and you're looking great!
Ive got the Ordinary Skin Peel. Here's how I use it, to get best results. I use a dermaroller/microneedle and repeatedly roll the dermaroller across my entire face, especially over my cheeks, chin & forehead (sometimes repeatedly over these areas). Next stage, I drip the Ordinary Skin Peel all over my entire face, especially over the areas I just dermarolled/microneedled, then *rub it in* so that the solution will soak in better & deeper into the skin and so the Solution will work x10 better and be more effective, (it will initially sting at first, and for some it will sting for a while after you applied, but this happens to every first time user, it's nothing to worry about!! and means it will penetrate and focus on areas and skin in need of work) just try to ignore the sting and pain remember what they say *beauty is pain* , ALSO DONT FORGET to rub some over your neck/area. Next Stage - I usually do this routine on the night-time, so the ingrediants can do their "magic" overnight over my entire face while I'm sleeping away/during the night. *I do this skincare routine every night without fail!* I put in my earphones and listen to relaxing music, sounds or even listen to podcasts till I eventually fall asleep, your skin will be impeccable when you wake up next morning, wash it off, after 10 mins after washing off the next morning your skin will transform into smooth light skin, so you can go into work/college, university or school with 10/10 skin, heads will *TURN!* FOR EXTRA points to get smooooooth skin, flawelss, after washing Yor face the next morning, I then rub The Ordinary Glycolic Acid solution onto my entire face and you an leave it on all day as it soaks into your skin soothing it after. Your skin won't be perfect straight away, but will be 90% a improvement and guarantee 6 days later, your skin will be smoother than a slide, no lumps or bumps, and your overall skin-tone will be flawless and seamless as one, all over your face. Enjoy, and can't wait for you to try this routine, and reply back to me/with your results, *GLOW INSIDE AND OUTSIDE* sister!!✊🏽 xxx 💞💕💞💕
I'm so glad your skin has improved, it looks really good. I subscribed around the time you got the micro needling and was curious about the results, because I'm trying to improve my skin care routine this year. PCA, Dermalogica, and Farmacy products have really been transforming my skin. I might have to look more into the Teami Blends Vit-C cause I ran out of the mine recently.
@@KyraKnox I use Farmacy's Honey Potion Hydrating Mask, Honey Glow Night Serum, and Honey Drop LW Moisturizer. With Dermalogica I just have the special cleanser. The products are a little expensive but they work so good on my sensitive skin. I actually purchased a gift set deal from Farmacy recently, cause it made sense price wise then to buy individually. Here's the link if you want to check it out www.farmacybeauty.com/collections/gift-sets. (It's the Luxe Honey Kit) Honestly. I have been getting a lot of tips from LaBeautyologist (RU-vid/IG) and they have really brought the skin on my face alive. The 60 second Rule alone does wonders. All the products I use came from her recommendations. I have acne prone and super dry skin so they work well for me, but of course eveyone's results are different. Hope this helps! Girl I'm figuring it out as I go, lol.
Blessedbythebest 1 Hey, the only product I have used so far is the PCA Clearskin which I love, because after putting on a mask and exfoliate on my face it calms it down from feeling irritated. I switch up between that and Farmacy Honey Drop Moisturizer. I’m trying to use up the products I have before I get more cause I have product junkie tendencies😬😊
I'm so pleased you shared this. I had my first one down and on day 3 I felt like I had discoloration - white patches coming through! Its taken 9 days for it to settle down but I'm still monitoring it - I may have to go back to the clinic.
I was hoping that you would have an update on your treatment. Gosh, I felt so bad for you because I'm so obsessed with skin care. The doctor took the right aproach. Looking forward to your skincare routine
Thank you for this video and cautionary tale! I had a very similar experience getting microneedling done at a medspa in Houston. Only difference is that I’d worked with the esthetician that did the procedure several times before for hydrafacials. I think the treatment was too aggressive and I ended up with hyperpigmentation spots all over, as well as some hypopigmentation. I used the IPL Dark Spot serum from Dr. Dennis Gross after reading up about kojic acid and my skin is pretty much back to normal though it took a couple of months to normalize. You and I are in the same Fitzpatrick category and I have a friend also in the same category that goes to the same medspa and esthetician. My friend doesn’t have any issues with microdneedling. Learned my lesson with doing too much to my skin when it’s already in a good place.
OMG, I’m still trying to reverse the reaction of my Morpheus8 treatment that left the interior of my face extremely hyperpigmented. I literally looked like a burn victim!
I was just looking up Morpheus 8 treatment debating if I should do it or not. I have adult acne and still trying to work on getting a good anti aging regimen and thought the Morpheus 8 may be an option.
@@adrianarubio5253 it could be, the device settings were definitely too deep and too hot for my face. If you get it done maybe start off very lightly. The results are definitely contingent on the technician
@@DaringDanielletravels I will never get micro needling again. This has definitely taught me to appreciate what God has blessed me with. I was prescribed hydroquinone 4% and seeing some good results in just one week. I will also do a chemical peel once I’m off of the cream which I know will help since i had chemical peels in the past which definitely helped improved my hyperpigmentation. I was just looking for something to shrink my pores but never again. Thank you and God bless 🙏🏾
Omg this is currently me. Im trying to figure it out if it will fade... I called them and they said they would call me back but never did. I don't like how they aren't taking actions to answer my quesions. I went to Manhattan Medspa.
hi it happened to me just now. i got micro needling last week and now skin is all dark. the untreated area is lighter than treated area, i called them and they said they will return my call. what did you do? we’re you able to fix your skin? please let me know.
@pinkyparo hi, yes of course! I believe I ended up leaving a review and they reached out to me because of course they didn't want a bad review and offered me a complimentary visit, but when I did, the lady who "burned" my face, wasn't there. Instead a person I'm a higher position gave me a hydrafacial and told me to wear sunscreen (also to mention, there was a hair strand attached to her gloves that kept tickling my face, very unsanitary and her gloves smelled off). I went on vacation the next week so I had to wear a hat and sunscreen. It did fade over time but it took a couple of months. I just used sunscreen religiously
Omg yes girl I would also die! I had horrible skin growing up too and just got it to where I like it about a year ago... I TOTALLY identify well with your words here LOL I would die
Totally could have been that, but I also wonder if it was the hyaluronic acid that they had you use. It seemed like your face puffed up more when they applied it. HA is something to caution use on when using abrasive things. But YOUR SKIN LOOKS AMAZING. I AM SO GLAD YOU ARE HAPPY!
I heard before that micro needling in dark skin can cause hyperpigmentation and also if you have dark spots it can be pushed into the deeper layers but I’m going to search more into that thank you for your video I’m glad you fixed your skin you look beautiful
Girl, you're at 100k yeah🙌🙌. Saying you're my favourite makeup youtuber is an understatement and am so happy for you. Am a new youtuber and you are my inspiration for sure
i went thru the exact same thing! a lot of these esthetician’s aren’t skilled with treating black skin smh it sucks that we don’t have a lot of options but to go to them
@@Shamrocknails89 all u can do is moisturize and use sunscreen like ur life depended on it because if u don’t not only will th dark spots worsen but the texture will also
@@Shamrocknails89 i still believe this treatment can be beneficial to us when done by a knowledgeable esthetician. just because they are licensed means nothing my sister went to school and knows nothing because they don’t teach much at all abt our skin
Made it to 100K before March!! Congratulations again!!! 🥳🥳 ... Glad you got that taken care of and you were able to get treatment for "correction". You're still gorgeous... 🖤❤ My question is(not that you asked for questions), but... (maybe I missed it, idk).... did you request your records from the first treatment in Austin to see what was done differently this time? I feel like you know your skin pretty well to be confident in your beliefs of her using too aggressive of a treatment. Just for your peace of mind.. Just asking 🤷🏿♀️ back in my hut I go! Lol
I suffer from some hyperpigmentation but my biggest concern is the small icepick acne scars left from my early twenties that are more prominent now that I'm older. I recently did the Precision plus Vi peel in Atlanta and she recommended Microneedling.
Same for me. I go to Super dermatology in Conyers, GA. I did the VI precision plus peel and she recommended I get micro needling next then another peel a month after!
I just began watching your video. I also have skin of color too and i also have areas of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. After cleansing my skin, I don't use any product till after I'm done microneedling. I apply alittle emu oil to soothe the area. And I'm very careful not to do my entire face only the spots that I need cleared up. I believe the new Spa you went to probably used a product on your skin that was pushed deeper into your skin during the procedure and inflammation occurred. I recently learned from watching Dr Vanitta Rattan..who specializes on skin of color on youtube. And my skin is improving by using products she recommends like Cetraban moisturizer and .025% tretinoin. My skin is improving, and she also shares how to use microneedling safely to avoid hyperpigmentation along with nafe safe products to use afterwards to prevent hyperpigmentation.
I’m just seeing this vid in 2021. So where did you purchase the Bty Counter and PCA pigment bar??? I’ve done micro needling and chemical peel and dark spots are still visible. Your face looks amazing!!!!
The VI peel caused me some hyperpigmentation I had to use hydroquinone to get rid of the darker spots. But besides that it did help with the other areas of my face. I recently had micro needling done with RF so far i Ike it I really had no downtime. She did start off with lower settings though since I was scared lol
Thanks for sharing Kyra! Your skin looks amazing! I am currently under the care of a dermatologist for acne and hyperpigmentation. In fact, my skin is at it’s worse it’s ever been. I’m so close to giving up on the doctors and reaching out to an esthetician for help. My skin needs to make a turn for the better quick before I lose my mind! It’s great that the medspa was willing to refund your money. As a nurse, I know that every patient will respond to the same treatment, differently. So it was really a plus that they understood your frustration and was willing to compensate.
Tamika Nicole thanks so much Tamika...I completely understand your frustration regarding your hyperpigmentation 😖 I like quick results too, so I get it girl! Hopefully things will improve ASAP!
lt Williams Thanks love! I’ve been purging since October/November so now that we’re almost in March I’m completely over my skin. My Dermatologist says it’s mostly genetics, so I know it’s going to be a battle. I’m trying my best to hang in there.
Kyra I had a very similar experience, but with microdermabrasion. Take it easy on your skin for at least 3 months, all natural products only. You are gorgeous, btw! 💕💕💕
Have the patches healed? I’ve been thinking of getting microneedling done by a professional for my indented acne scars, but now I’m scared of the risk of hyperpigmentation all over my face if I get it done.
Honey if someone f*cks up your face no matter how temporary it is the end of the world! LOL! Your skin is beautiful, I am glad you recovered! Micro-needling is not recommended for darker skin tones. You need a prescription for the lightening gel.
I just undergo a Microneedling procedure 3 days ago So far I have experienced hyperpigmentation I noticed my pores became more enlarged and I'm experiencing breakouts. Unsure if it's because my menstrual cycle approaching. Also, my skin itches significantly. I'm waiting until a week from now to see how my skin reacts..
I had my first microneedliing session and the redness had reduced significantly but I'm left with obviously white areas around my mouth that were not treated and my cheeks which are now darker/red.
It would have been helpful for you to find out the needle length used. MedSpa more than likely refunded your money and "gifted" you laser treatments because they were negligent. Black skin does not respond to "trauma" the same as white skin. We are prone to hyperpigmentation. Think of a simple mosquito bite leaving a black mark. Longer needles cause more "trauma" to the skin. They should have known this when working with black skin. I doubt they recognized this issue. Lawsuit in my head so it doesn't happen to someone else and the spa sees people, not dollar signs. In any event, glad your skin has recovered and you look fabulous!
