Prone to keloid scars, but want to do a microneedling facial - is that ok? (photo)

Hello Witty847814 my name is Melanie I am a Medical Aesthetician at Aesthetic Skin located in Chicago IL. Unfortunately, if you are prone to keloid this is a contraindication for microneedling and I do not recommend this treatment for you. However, I would love to discuss your skin concerns and goals futher via virtual consultation to determine what treatment would be appropriate for you. Please feel free to give our office a call to schedule your virtual consultation. 312-944-0117

Hi @Witty847814! With your history of keloid scarring, I would not recommend a microneedling treatment to the face. Any time the skin is punctured, a collagen response occurs and it happens in a hyper-accelerated pace in people who develop keloid scars. You have beautiful skin. As an alternative, I recommend a skincare routine that includes Vitamin C, Retinol, and 1-3x of exfoliation weekly.

Keloids are more likely to form in areas such as the ears, shoulders, back, arms, and chest. Keloids are less likely to form on the face, but still a possibility. Microneedling (on the face only) might be a safe option for you if done by an experienced practitioner or dermatologist. A test patch could be done first to assess your skin's reaction to it. To prevent keloid formation after treatment, you could use a silicone-based scar gel that is safe to use on the face, and use good sun protection.
I hope this helps!Dr. Ogbeide

Thank you for your question regarding microneedling facials and your history with keloid scars. If your microneedling treatment is done correctly, you should not get any scarring. Be sure to see an experienced practitioner to do the treatment for you and who will offer you proper aftercare instructions.
Microneedling is typically safe for all skin types and colors.