Microneedling helpful for fine lines under the eyes? (photo)

HiYes Micro-needling is a great way to increase collagen and thickness of the skin. We use SkinPen at our clinic, its the only FdA approved device and enables us to treat right up to the lash line. Ideally a combination of treatments would provide best results. I suggest a course Exilis Skin Tightening.Hope this helps 

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture. Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.

Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Hello and thank you for your question.  Unfortunately, the under eye area is one of the first places we start to lose collagen.  The use of Retin A is a great addition to your skin care routine!  But, if really wanting to attack those existing lines, filler/botox/resurfacing is a great place to start.  Volbella for the under eye can really improve the loss of volume under the eye. Volbella is placed right where a tear would fall, the tear troughs.  This would decrease the amount of hollowness and shadowing under the eye.  This filler can last up to 9 months, for some longer.   Next, a little botox for the crows feet and under the eye.  This can open the eye a little and help control those stubborn fine lines under the eye.  Finally, microneedling w/ platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an awesome choice for resurfacing, this will build collagen, tighten the skin  and improve skin texture.  Typically 3 sessions will give you a great result,  you will need to do maintenance treatments after your series.  Maybe 1-2 x per year to maintain the result.  I hope this helps.  Microneedling results depend on the person performing the procedure, technique is very important.  Be sure you are going to an experienced, board certified provider to discuss your concerns and desired results.  Good luck to you, hope this helps!