We’ve seen very nice results frommicroneedling for acne scars. In my practice, we use the SkinPen™ for microneedling, and the final outcomefor acne scars can be very impressive. One of the benefits of microneedling ingeneral is the minimal risk of side effects, particularly if you visit a boardcertified plastic surgeon who is well-versed in the technique. However, sincethe procedure does involve creating controlled micro-injuries to promote theskin’s natural healing response, it’s common to notice redness and swellingafter a session. Some people may experience a mild acne flare-up, or tiny whitebumps under the skin called milia. Any of these concerns should dissipaterapidly.
As Dr Rapaport explained, the high energies cause the tissue around the needles to dessicate around the needle and prevents further spread of the heat. So, actually the low energy, long pulse durations turn out to give the largest coagulation zones, more aggressive treatments. There is no harm in doing this and I have played with all the different settings to try to come up with the best ones. This very phenomenon actually contributes to the safety of the device, acting as a "safety valve" so to speak.