Can I get microneedling with an active blind pimple?

Question

I’ve done a few microneedling sessions this year and I’ve done it with active acne maybe once but the acne wasn’t anything major. This time I have an appointment for next week but I have a huge blind pimple under my skin. Is it okay to still do the microneedling while I have this pimple? What would happen if I do?

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @ncham1221. Ask your provider to avoid the active pimple to avoid spread of infection. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

R. Brannon Claytor, MD, FACS · Answer

You can have the your microneedling treatment but the area with an active pimple should be avoided to prevent the risk of infection.

Evan B. Shapiro, MD · Answer

Yes, you can have a microneedling session with an acne outbreak. Just bring thearea of concern to the technician’s attention, and they will avoid the area.

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

It is okay to have the microneedling treatment but lesion itself should be avoided during the treatment session.

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