What do you recommend for my skin after eclipse micropen elite for acne scarring!

Thanks for the question.
Microneedling creates microscopic channels down into your skin which are a brilliant way of delivering certain products directly into your skin. These take around 18 hours to close up. That means that if you put the wrong cream on your skin within the first 18-24hours it will be drawn deep into the skin and can cause permanent damage/granulomas etc.
Only use products given to you by your doctor specifically for this purpose for the first 24 hours and then you can use your usual HA and Vitamin C from then onwards.
Good luck!
Dr Chris Macdonald

For acne scarring, refer to the acne scars section in this forum. More specific answers can be given. Always treat the scar type with a method, and never try to fit a method to treat all scar types!Microneedling has come a long way over the past few years and can help skin via several methods. Firstly it releases cytokines and growth factors in the epidermis and dermis- the top and bottom layers of your skin. This in turn remodels scars and the dermal layer of the skin. Additionally needles can break up scars themselves. This leads to new collagen formation, and in practice can provide limited skin rejuvenation.



Microneedling is both user dependent and method driven. Simple needles can be used, growth factors can be added after the procedure, including PRP, or controlled heating during the procedure. This controlled heating is delivered via RF, and is called RF microneedling. RF can then be delivered via insulated or insulated needles. Even the energy level, depths, density, pulse duration and so many other variables can be controlled. This together with the added benefits of growth factor infusion makes this one of the most complex procedures in procedural dermatology. I use everything from Dermapen, though to newer generation insulated and non-insulated devices including INFINI micro-needling radiofrequency, Intensif and others. Newer generation devices can provide an added advantage in some, but not all patients. In my practice, I combine microneedling with many different forms of energy devices, depending on the expectations of the patient. Tailored microneedling combination will always give the best results. 



Like most procedures, its 80% skill level of the specialist and 20% dependent on the brand of the energy device- microneedling system. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.