How deep should the microneedling for the scar be? 0.25, 0.5?

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Hi, I had mumy makeover 6 months ago. I will have microneedling on my post surgery, breast and tummy tuck scar. How deep should the micro neddling for the scar. 0.25, 0.5?

J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi Energetic87917, thank you for your question about microneedling depth for surgical scars. I would suggest going deeper than 0.25 and 0.5 for surgical scars to get a better result. I suggest going at a depth of 1mm or even 2mm. I hope this helps!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our treatments use combination therapy to improve the epidermis and dermis for most deep scars. The options available for acne scars depend on the character of your scars, in terms of topography and contour. We see atrophic and hypertrophic acne scars, as well as scars that have hypo and hyperpigmentation. We begin each scar evaluation with an assessment of scar quality and subtype. Our main concern is rebuilding collagen and that is why we use a HIDEF protocol that includes combination therapy. Morpheus 8, scar subcision, fibrous release, fractional laser, CO2 laser, Thulium laser, PDL Vbeam laser, and fractional resurfacing can be used in addition to TCA Cross and chemical peels to further improve skin. Patients should start Melarase AM and Melarase PM for active hyperpigmentation. Always begin with a consultation to decide whether early subcision should be started.

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Dr. Karamanoukian 
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