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Are There Bad Side Effects to Micro-needling?
asked 2 years ago by euno90 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Julian Henley, MD
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Tags: acne scars, side effects
I want to reduce the appearance of my acne scars. I would like to try Micro-needling.
1 answer to Are There Bad Side Effects to Micro-needling?
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Acne scar treatment
Micro needles in skilled hands have some noted benefit on post acne scars. Its benefit is somewhat limited and may need to be repeated. A greter benefit is obtained with new fractional lasers either CO2 based or Erbium like the Sciton Profractional. Such lasers have ashort recovery of about 3-4 days and benefit greater than obtained with repeated needles. The most effective technology remains the old fashion surgical dermabrasion with wire brush or diamond head. Not to be consfused with...
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Julian Henley, MD
New Haven Facial Plastic Surgeon
New Haven Facial Plastic Surgeon