{"id":278,"date":"2022-10-03T17:03:42","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T17:03:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/?p=278"},"modified":"2026-10-13T11:13:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T15:13:01","slug":"microneedling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/aesthetic-services\/microneedling\/","title":{"rendered":"Microneedling for Acne Scars &amp; Skin Texture"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-73229d57 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:32px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:48px;padding-left:20px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75\"><p><a href=\"\/aesthetic-services\/\">\u2190 Cosmetics and Aesthetics<\/a><\/p>\n<p>If acne scars, enlarged pores, or uneven texture bother you more than fine lines, microneedling can be a straightforward way to stimulate remodeling without changing your features.<\/p>\n<p>We choose depth and treatment intervals based on the concern, skin tone, and how your skin heals.<\/p>\n<p>It can be used alone or as part of a combination plan when one method is unlikely to do enough.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15d18094 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#F6F5F2;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:32px;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px\"><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">Recovery &amp; Results<\/h3><p><strong>Daily activities:<\/strong> Often resume quickly; redness may remain visible.<br \/><strong>Visible recovery:<\/strong> Redness or darker discoloration, tenderness and swelling may last a few days to a week.<br \/><strong>Results:<\/strong> Texture and scar improvement develop over weeks to months, often across a series.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">How It Works and What to Expect<\/h2><p>Microneedling uses sterile fine needles to create controlled microchannels in the skin. This controlled injury stimulates wound healing and collagen remodeling and may improve selected textural concerns.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">What can microneedling help with?<\/h3><ul><li>Selected acne scars<\/li><li>Uneven texture<\/li><li>Fine lines<\/li><li>Selected surgical or traumatic scars<\/li><\/ul><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">What happens during treatment?<\/h3><p>A topical anesthetic is commonly applied before treatment. The device is then passed over the treatment area at a depth selected for the condition and anatomy. Temporary redness, swelling, and sensitivity are expected afterward.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">How many sessions are needed?<\/h3><p>Many patients benefit from a series of treatments. Improvement develops gradually over weeks to months as collagen remodels.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">Who should postpone treatment?<\/h3><p>Microneedling is generally avoided over active infection, open wounds, or significant inflammatory skin disease. A history of keloids, abnormal wound healing, immune suppression, or certain medications may also affect candidacy.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">Skin tone and pigment risk<\/h3><p>Microneedling can be used across a wide range of skin tones, but inflammation can still trigger post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Technique, depth, aftercare, and sun protection matter.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">Microneedling, RF and PRP<\/h3><p><a href=\"\/aesthetic-services\/rf-microneedling-vivace\/\">RF Microneedling<\/a> adds energy and has additional risks; its dedicated page includes the FDA&#8217;s safety communication. <a href=\"\/aesthetic-services\/prp-facial-rejuvenation\/\">Facial PRP<\/a> is a separate treatment consideration, not an automatically necessary add-on. FDA authorization of a microneedling device does not establish safety or effectiveness for every combination.<\/p><p>Your clinician can determine whether microneedling alone or another scar or resurfacing treatment is more appropriate. Explore our <a href=\"\/aesthetic-services\/acne-scar-treatments\/\">acne-scar treatment overview<\/a> or <a href=\"\/aesthetic-services\/large-pores-skin-texture\/\">pores and texture information<\/a> to compare goals.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:28px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">Your Questions, Answered<\/h2><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">When can I wear makeup?<\/h3><p>Wait at least 24 hours, and longer if advised or your skin remains irritated or open.<\/p><h3 style=\"text-align:left;color:#202C3D;font-size:21px;font-weight:500;line-height:1.3;margin-top:32px;margin-bottom:14px\">Should I exfoliate the flakes?<\/h3><p>No. Let them shed naturally and pause irritating products until cleared.<\/p><p>Recovery varies with your skin, treatment area and settings. Follow your individual aftercare instructions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-b192c3d7 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/l.klara.com\/b8jVLrQpaCXKPX7F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"border-radius:4px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#2386BB;padding-top:14px;padding-right:25px;padding-bottom:14px;padding-left:25px\">Book Appointment<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-service-back-bottom=\"1\" style=\"text-align:left;margin-top:40px;padding-top:20px;border-top:1px solid #d7d7d7\"><a href=\"\/aesthetic-services\/\">\u2190 Cosmetics and Aesthetics<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microneedling for selected acne scars and uneven skin texture, with treatment tailored to your skin, goals and recovery needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":163,"featured_media":831,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[36],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-278","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-aesthetic-services"],"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/phqUFp-4u","jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/borealisderm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/shutterstock_1557436067.jpg?fit=1000%2C667&ssl=1","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/163"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3656,"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278\/revisions\/3656"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/831"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=278"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/borealisderm.com\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=278"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}