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