Is this an atrophic scar or depressed scar on my arm? Can it be fixed by microneedling? (Photos)

May 29, 2025
Asked By:Eclectic392869 in Abbeyville, Colorado

I'm 29 years old male and I have this old scar on my arm. I accidently cut my arm with a broken glass. What kind of a scar is this, atrophic scar or depressed scar? Can it be fixed by microneedling? I can only afford microneedling so if it can be fixed by microneedling I'm going to have microneedling sessions.

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Answer: A resurfacing laser would be better at treating this type of scar. It will help even reduce appearance.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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Answer: A resurfacing laser would be better at treating this type of scar. It will help even reduce appearance.

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACSBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
May 30, 2025

Answer: Manual Microneedling + Rx Topical Pigment Enhancers Works Well For Treating Hypopigmented Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 30, 2025

Answer: Manual Microneedling + Rx Topical Pigment Enhancers Works Well For Treating Hypopigmented Scars

Nelson Lee Novick, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
May 29, 2025

Answer: Evaluating the Efficacy of Microneedling for Atrophic and Depressed Scars

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist
May 29, 2025

Answer: Evaluating the Efficacy of Microneedling for Atrophic and Depressed Scars

Anna Chacon, MD, FAADBoard Certified Dermatologist

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