Can You Get an Infection From Microneedling?

Yes, you can get an infection from microneedling. It usually occurs when the tools used aren’t properly cleaned or sterilized. If you sustained an infection from microneedling, you may pursue the liable medical spa for your damages. First, however, you’d have to prove that this business failed to properly maintain and clean their equipment or otherwise didn’t uphold their standards, which caused your infection.

A Fort Lauderdale medical spa injury lawyer from our firm can gather evidence to build a robust case for you. In the meantime, you can tend to your infection. We were founded in 2003 and have since recovered multiple seven-figure settlements and judgment awards.

The Risk of Infection and Injury From Microneedling

Microneedling is a minimally invasive procedure that can provide various skin health benefits, like increased collagen production, brightened skin, lightened dark spots, smaller pores, faded stretch marks, and reduced appearance of scars. 

The microneedling process involves making small skin punctures, potentially leaving it vulnerable to germs and infections. Therefore, practitioners and med spas must take certain precautions and give their clients specific instructions for proper post-treatment care. Unfortunately, they don’t always adhere to protocols by:

• Not properly sterilizing microneedling devices or tools 
• Not wearing gloves
• Failing to disinfect the client’s skin
• Touching equipment and then the client’s skin immediately after
• Performing a microneedling treatment in an unsanitary room
• Using unwashed bedding
• Not using disposable, consumable products

Any cross-contamination or unsanitary conditions could lead to the transfer of viruses, parasites, and bacteria, putting the client at risk of infection and other adverse reactions. Possible signs of infection or other severe side effects include the following:

• Redness, itching, and/or swelling around the treated area
• A fever of 100°F or above
• Drainage of pus or blood
• Open sores or blisters
• Body aches or chills
• Numbness 
• Nerve pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Headaches or migraines
• Excessive bleeding

It’s normal to experience dry skin, breakouts, redness, skin flaking, and swelling around the affected area for up to 48 hours after the microneedling procedure. However, if you’re feeling intense or long-lasting discomfort, visit your doctor immediately. They can provide or refer you to other treatment methods that can help heal the infection and keep it from spreading.

Proving the Medical Spa’s Negligence in a Microneedling Infection Case

The medical spa where the cosmetic procedure was performed could be liable for the infection you’ve suffered. However, your med spa injury lawyer must collect different forms of evidence to prove their carelessness, such as relevant records, witness testimony, your medical bills and history, video footage, and photographs.

Your Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer can use this information to establish these four elements of negligence:

• Duty of care: The med spa had a duty to administer the microneedling treatment with clean equipment in a sanitary environment.
• Breach of duty: The medical spa failed to fulfill their duty to prioritize safety and cleanliness before, during, and/or after microneedling.
• Causation: You incurred a skin infection.
• Damages: You face economic and non-economic losses.

There’s not a lot of time to request a financial recovery after you’ve suffered an infection due to a medical spa’s negligence. Per Florida Statutes § 95.11, you usually have two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. The state may allow for more time based on your unique circumstances, but starting your case as soon as you connect the infection to the medical spa’s shortcomings is in your best interest.

Failing to sue the medical spa by the end of the two-year timeframe could keep you from doing so. However, if you tell us about your situation soon enough, our personal injury attorneys can help you file suit before the deadline expires.

Damages You May Recover for a Microneedling-Related Infection

The severity of your infection and other losses will determine how much compensation you deserve. Your med spa injury attorney will look at how the infection has affected you physically, financially, and emotionally. From there, they may conclude you are entitled to recover damages for your losses, such as:

• Medical care costs
• Loss of income
• Future loss of earning capacity
• Disfigurement and scarring
• Pain and suffering
• Mental anguish

You may qualify to seek other forms of financial recovery not listed here. When your lawyer reviews and builds your case, they will fight to ensure your award accounts for all your losses.

How a Medical Spa Injury Attorney at Our Firm Can Assist You

Dealing with the effects of a microneedling infection doesn’t put you in the position to build a strong case against the liable party. You may want to consider having an attorney from our firm take charge of that while you focus on getting better. They can assume these responsibilities for you:

• Gathering evidence
• Demonstrating the medical spa’s negligence
• Leading settlement negotiations with the at-fault party’s insurance company
• Managing all correspondence
• Filing your claim or lawsuit
• Fighting for you in a trial, if necessary

We pride ourselves on providing personal attention and honest communication to each client. One of our partners, Debi Chalik, says, “We value communication and accessibility. Many clients and, of course, our staff routinely call and text me on my cell.” Our openness makes clients feel attended to. It’s all part of a winning strategy to build a better lawyer-client relationship and a better case. Just look at our client testimonials.

We will provide our legal help for a contingency fee. Instead of paying us by the hour or upfront, you will pay us only after we recover compensation for you. With this arrangement, you’ll know what to expect from the start.

Get Help From Our Lawyers If You Got an Infection From Microneedling

A medical spa must ensure the facility and equipment are sterilized and appropriate for microneedling. Otherwise, clients can get hurt. If you suffered an infection due to such circumstances, you may file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the medical spa. Our founding partners Jason and Debi Chalik personally handle every case.

Contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today for a free consultation. We’ll evaluate your case and advise you on the best course of action.