Can you use skin matching color tattoo ink when using the micro needle pen?

Question

I have a lot of hypopigmentation on my face from acne scars I've literally tried every cream you can think of I was curious if I added a little bit of tattoo ink to my face that matches my skin color and then do the micro needling pen with that ink get pulled into camouflage my white spots?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs a combination approach of lasers and microneedling. It should be tailored by an expert.  Please get a formal consultation.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Patricia Faraz, MD · Answer

Hello Jaime143,
You can have camouflage correction  to the hypopigmented areas done professionally by an experienced tattoo artist. I would not recommend needling your skin with pigments on your own, you can add additional concerns with the outcome. A single pigment has to be modified to each individuals skin tone to achieve the right color correction.
Hope this helps!

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