Would microneedling using Botox help reduce the size of oil glands and oiliness of my skin? (photos)

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I have sebaceous hyperplasia, and have heard this might be a way to control it (since there is no "cure" for sebaceous hyperplasia). I'm 55, in menopause, but still have incredibly oily skin and lots of sebaceous glands showing on surface of my skin. It is so unsightly! Haven't committed to any kind of laser treatment, but am considering it. Have been using Retin A for 32 years, so I don't really have fine lines or wrinkles. Just oily, bumpy skin! Same as my mother and her mother, thank you genetics.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

These always come back although with lasers and desiccation with microneedling/prp you can get improvement. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer.

Judith F. Rubin, MD · Answer

The best way to micro needle is with an aqua gold drug delivery devise. You can definitely add botox to the sterile bottle with normal saline and infuse it into the dermis. This procedure is very affective for shrinking the sebaceous glands and the pores and the oil produced will markedly decrease. I have done this procedure multiple times and it absolutely works well.
All the best from Gig Harbor WA

Would microneedling using Botox help reduce the size of oil glands and oiliness of my skin? (photos)

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