Microneedling is a procedure that uses tiny needles to create small puncture wounds in the skin. The purpose of creating these micro wounds is to trigger your skin’s own healing response, which is pretty powerful. While this may sound scary, microneedling is associated with little to no pain, and a topical numbing cream is applied before a single needle ever touches your face. The procedure is done using a tool called a dermaroller, and needles usually range anywhere from 0.5-3.5 mm in length.
While this procedure can have many benefits, the greatest benefit of microneedling is collagen production. Collagen production is a huge part of your skin’s healing process, so by creating superficial wounds that won’t cause lasting damage, you’re essentially tricking your skin into creating new collagen.
Effectiveness of micro needling for acne scars:
As the name suggests, micro needling uses fine needles that prick your skin. During the skin-pricking process, your skin produces more collagen in an effort to heal the small wounds from the needles.
The theory is that new collagen that’s formed will help smooth out your skin’s appearance, helping to fill in fine lines, wrinkles, and scars. To that end, skin needling may be used for:
- Burn scars
- Acne scars
- Surgical scars
- Melasma
- Sun Damage
- Stretch Marks
- sagging skin
- Large pores
- Hair Loss
Does Micro-needling Help With Acne Scars?
Microneedling for Indented Acne Scars: The good news is that microneedling can absolutely help with indented acne scars. Because it helps stimulate your skin’s own production of collagen, these indents can be filled in overtime, giving the skin an overall smoother appearance. Basically, microneedling helps “plump out” acne scars. Some studies have also noted that the effects of skin needling on acne scars are even better when the treatments are combined with vitamin C or PRP.
Unlike other minimally invasive skin corrective treatments, such as laser therapy, microneedling is considered safe for darker skin tones says by DR. Chetna Ghura , Senior dermatologist at Skin Imgae Clinic, Faridabad. This is because it doesn’t damage or remove the outer layer of skin. Microneedling is also considered safe for thin and sensitive skin as well.
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