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Microneedling can be used with improvement of sebaceous hyperplasia. A much better response is seen, however, if heat, such as radiofrequency is combined with the microneedling. We use radiofrequency delivered through microneedling to treat sebaceous hyperplasia. In addition, fractionated erbium laser treatment is another option that works well.
The answer is yes. Sebaceous hyperplasia responds to microneedling. In addition, in our practice we use laser resurfacing to improve outcomes.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
Consult a Specialist Dermatologist who performs lasers and procedural dermatology. Can one use a Dermapen? Yes... however using a tiny 2mm spot on either an erbium or CO2 laser, or better still 1.2-1.4 watts on a needle tip hyfrecator is much better.Additionally using these devices are partially covered under Medicare! All the bestDr Davin LimLaser and aesthetic dermatologistBRISBANE, Australia.
Yes, sebaceous hyperplasia can be treated with Dermapen. It is likely, however, that your results will be better with one of the combined micro needle-rediofrequency devices, such as Profound by Syneron-Candela or Vivace. The addition of effective RF energy to the micro needle effect will be cumulative and yield a better result in most cases. Good luck!
Derms pen is very safe and not prone to infection so there is no need for use of butadiene. A simple emollient is a better choice.
This effect is short lived and may be related to swelling. This device is used to reduce the appearance of scars and pores.
I have been performing medical microneedling (fractional microneedle resurfacing) with gratifying results for close to fifteen years using both manual dermal rollers (e.g. Dermaroller) and automatic devices (such as Dermapen) for treating all kinds of scars and for smoothing fine, superficial...
