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I know this sub has a lot of people that are curious about getting microneedling done professionally. I thought this was a good share to highlight when choosing a provider to make sure you understand how they would be managing the complications and who would be the one doing it.

Obviously we'd hope there wouldn't be any problems, but it's good to be proactive just in case.

Note: This is not my video, it's from Dr. Naana Boakye and here's the post.

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For those of you who are new here, welcome! This is a series called Worth Reading, where I share recent medical literature (typically from the last year or two) that stands out as especially interesting, clinically relevant, or worth discussing.

A 2025 randomized controlled study compared standard microneedling paired with 3% polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) salmon versus microneedling paired with platelet rich plasma (PRP) for wrinkles and facial hyperpigmentation in women with moderate skin aging changes. Both groups improved, but the PDRN group showed significantly greater wrinkle reduction, while improvement in hyperpigmentation was similar between groups. It’s a small, short-term study, but it adds interesting early evidence to PDRN as an evidence-based regenerative pairing for regular microneedling, particularly in wrinkle-focused protocols.

Dr. Zoya on IG talks about PRP vs PRF vs Exosomes. I know terms get thrown around a lot so hearing different professionals talk about them can be helpful.

Video is from theinjectormimi on IG.

Mimi talks about how underrated microneedling is in aesthetic medicine and how she's never seen the consistency of results from any treatment, like she has from microneedling.

Here's a video by miaskinbar (on instagram) where she talks about sanitation. Also about technique direction, how to handle more mature skin, and atrophic scars.

I think it also brings to the conversation... about microneedling with minor breakouts or when the skin is mostly clear. I know this topic can be controversial, so I think it might be more beneficial for people for me to share resources that cover different angles.

She basically says if someone has an active breakout or two she still will needle, but just avoids needling it directly. But a few years ago she would've cancelled the appointment and sees it as beneficial to needle the skin around it.

The discussion of granulomas has been top of mind lately (and for good reason!) so I wanted to include more resources on them and how to avoid them.

This is a great video from skinbyhaidyn (on IG) where she breaks down why she instructs clients to do nothing post treatment. Now as others have pointed out, when we say "nothing" that can be taken as different interpretations. Nothing is important if you do not have sterile, intradermally designed products. If you are using products that are designed to be used intradermally then that is a different thing. The average person/ client is not buying medical grade products that are injectable grade. So videos like this are not targeted with that in mind :)

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I'm going to be adding more resources that extend to longevity. I thought this was a good breakdown for methods on how to support the mitochondria.

This is from Dr. Kay Linker on instagram. I did not make this content as an fyi.

I've noticed lots of men joining the aesthetic space and think sharing some guy specific content/resources can be helpful.

Men’s aesthetics is growing fast and most guys still don’t know where to start. This mini guide is also from Dr. Ryan R. Riahi (IG handle is ryanriahimd) and this is a link to the post on instagram if you want to check it out and check his profile out.

Note: This is not my content.

We don't see people talk about doing their chest enough so wanted to share!

I also thought this was a good example when people ask about the different ways to apply glide when microneedling, you can see in the second slide they're using a syringe (sans needle) for applying it.

This is not my content (pictures or videos) and is from @ ryanriahimd and this is a link to the post if you want to look or look at more of his content.

Wanted to share this video breakdown of microneedling vs chemical peels.

Note: This is not my video. It is from @ westend.medspa on IG.

Found this video on instagram and thought it could be helpful for newbies that are trying to find more resources breaking down what to do and not to do around microneedling.

Copy Within the Video
Start prepping your skin 5-7 days before. Your skin should be calm, hydrated, and not irritated going into treatment.

Retinol for 5-7 Days. Retinol, Tretinoin, and Retin-A increase skin sensitivity and can lead to irritation.

Exfoliating Acids for 3-5 Days. Your skin barrier should be in tact before treatment.

Sun exposure for 7 days. Sunburned or inflamed skin cannot be safely microneedled. Wear spf daily.

Waxing or lasers for 7 days.

Blood-thinning supplements. 3-5 days before treatment avoid fish oil, vitamin E, and Aspirin (unless prescribed). These can increase bleeding during treatment.

Note: This is not my video. It is from @ vcglaserstudio on IG.

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For first-time customers, they are offering a random Medicube gift as well.

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Hi hi, I wanted to share another educational video. This one is on elastin.

Note: thiis not my video and I am not taking credit as an fyi! I just think it's a great simplified breakdown.

I won't belabor it, so just sharing the post copy that was actually posted with the video:

>Elastin is a key protein of the extracellular matrix. It is highly elastic and present in connective tissue allowing many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting. Elastin helps skin to return to its original position when it is poked or pinched. Elastin is also an important load-bearing tissue in the bodies of vertebrates and used in places where mechanical energy is required to be stored. In humans, elastin is encoded by the ELN gene

Video Source: Animated Biology with Arpan

I wanted to share some more shipping updates with you guys.

Starting April 26, 2026, there will be a temporary 8% increase on USPS shipping prices. This will end January 27th, 2027. It is labeled as temporary and said to be driven by fuel and transportation costs spiking. This affects Priority Mail, Priority Mail Express, Ground Advantage, and Parcel Select. First Class stamps are not affected by this April surcharge. But, there is a separate stamp increase to 82¢ proposed for in July 2026.

This is stemming from a bigger picture situation for USPS and imo matters more than the surcharge right now. The agency is running out of cash by 2027. So they are taking emergency actions like suspending pension payments, considering fewer delivery days, and raising prices repeatedly. The agency has faced ongoing policy directions of pressure to be self-funded (privatized), restrictions compared to private carriers (pricing, services, etc), and political disputes over delivery frequency, rural service obligations, and pricing flexibility. So although this increase is temporary, the upward pricing pressure seems to not be temporary. This might not be relevant for some vendors, but think it's worth sharing.

At this moment, private carriers (UPS, FedEx, etc) do not have a temporary surcharge. But UPS has explicitly said competitors already have much higher fuel surcharges (around 25–28%). Which means private carriers already priced in fuel volatility and USPS is basically catching up.

There is still a partial government shutdown as of today. This hits travel, logistics, and imports. It's normal to expect custom delays and slower regulatory processing.

Sources
USPS Announcement
Axios - Stamp proposal increase
Reuters - USPS price increase
AP News - USPS emergency actions