What is suitable serum to use with microneedling pen for treating face scars? is vitamin c serum suitable ? thank you :) (photo)

Vitamin C does serve its purpose in skincare. It helps to brighten the skin and fight free radical damage.However, it would not be the choice that I would make for microneedling of scars.  We use Biopelle Intensive Serum 40’s growth factor ampules. The growth factors help to decrease healing time, optimize the outcome of your treatment and helps with tone, texture and elasticity.Product in combination with the correct depth will give the best possible results for scars.  A series of treatments will be needed about 1 month apart.Hope this helps! 

Hi @haniyousif! I would recommend microneedling with PRP for you. PRP contains growth factors which will help to rebuild the collagen in the skin and can help with scarring. Best of luck to you, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for your question and photo. While Vitamin C serum likely would be safe, it probably is not the most effective. In our practice we use a multimodality approach by combining subcision,  Sculptra, and laser to address various aspects of the facial scar that can be improved.  We also use  PRP (platelet rich plasma) to deliver growth factors to the skin after the micro-channels are made with the microneedling treatment in order to stimulate collagen production as well as decrease down-time.  Vitamin C serums used daily do help to brighten the skin and protect against free radicals, but for your scarring I’d recommend PRP as the ‘serum’ of choice to combine with microneedling treatments. Good luck!

We have had amazing results with Biopelle and microneedling. With your acne scarring, I would expect to need at least 5 treatments 4-6 weeks apart.

Microneedling with vitamin C can be beneficial if your main concern is hyperpigmentation and brightening the skin.  If you are looking to heal acne scars I recommend you use a stem cell serum or PRP (platelet rich plasma).  These contain growth factors which will help to rebuild the collagen in the skin and heal your scarring.