Will microneedling get rid of these scars? (Photo)

Hello, I’m Lauren, the aesthetic injector at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Microneedling is a treatment designed to rejuvenate the skin by stimulating the body's natural healing process. It can be an effective solution for reducing the appearance of scarring. Although microneedling can significantly improve the appearance of scars, it may not eliminate them. It's always a good idea to consult with a licensed professional to assess your scars and determine the best course treatment.

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong fractional lasers such as CO2 laser, we use lighter treatments for corrective skincare and maintenance of results. Our Thulium fractional laser, clear and brilliant laser, and Ultra Thulium laser are excellent options in our clinic. We also perform CO2 fractional and erbium depending on skin tone and tolerance for downtime. Patients do have to use a Melarase cream before and after treatment to help further reduce pigmentation after laser. Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads can seriously improve surface sun damage and UV related pigmentation. Dark spots can improve with these treatments. I recommend fractional laser for incisional scars as well, especially after plastic surgery.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

The scars in the photo are all indented. Subcision, which I have been performing for nearly thirty years, is a relatively inexpensive, simple, safe, and proven effective technique for permanently elevating and smoothing indented scars from all causes.
Once the scars have been elevated, then professionally performed manual microneedling (no need for the added expense and risks of RF microneedling) can be used to better superficially blend better the treated areas in both color and texture with the surrounding normal skin.
You would be wise to make sure that you consult with a board certified cosmetic dermatologist scar treatment specialist and exercise a whole lot of buyer beware when being hawked expensive "bells and whistles" fraxel laser or RF treatments. hope this helps and best of luck.

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, can be an effective treatment for reducing the appearance of scars, including acne scars, surgical scars, and stretch marks. The procedure involves using fine needles to create controlled micro-injuries to the skin, which stimulates the body's natural wound healing processes and promotes the production of collagen and elastin.

However, the effectiveness of microneedling can vary depending on several factors, including:

1. **Type of Scars:** Atrophic scars (depressed scars) tend to respond better to microneedling than hypertrophic scars (raised scars) or keloids.
2. **Age of Scars:** Newer scars often respond better to treatment than older ones.
3. **Skin Type and Condition:** Your overall skin health and type can influence the results.
4. **Number of Treatments:** Multiple sessions are often required to achieve significant improvement. Typically, a series of 3-6 treatments spaced about 4-6 weeks apart is recommended.
5. **Combination with Other Treatments:** Microneedling can be combined with other treatments, such as topical serums, platelet-rich plasma (PRP), or laser therapy, to enhance results.

Given your age and assuming you have mature skin, microneedling can also provide additional benefits, such as improving skin texture, reducing fine lines, and enhancing overall skin tone.

Before proceeding with microneedling, it is essential to consult with a dermatologist or a licensed skincare professional who can evaluate your specific scars and skin condition. They can provide personalized advice and develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs.

If you have any underlying medical conditions, are taking certain medications, or have a history of skin reactions, be sure to discuss these with your healthcare provider to ensure that microneedling is a safe and suitable option for you.

Microneedling is often used to help improve the appearance of scars. Several treatment sessions are recommended to achieve optimal results. The treatment is done in the office with no downtime. Visit a provider near you or my website to learn more.

Few treatments offer complete elimination of scars, but we have achieved excellent results treating scars with our SylfirmX device.