Does microneedling help with large pores? To reduce the size? And will it effect filler I currently have in cheeks?

For facial rejuvenation I would suggest a combination approach of :1) skin care with products and PRP/(RF) microneedling2) PDT light therapy few times a month with growth factors3) laser treatments like clear and brilliant regularly and a few times a year Fraxel, Viva, Co2/Erbium, (Profractional)4) Sculptra injections a few times a year for collagen production with fillers like juvederm/restylane/belotero/radiesse/bellafill5) thermage/ultherapy for yearly skin tightening with or without PDO or cone based instalift threads for lifting6) botox every 2-3 months to stop movement lines and prevent lines at rest(7) Plasma penSee an expert. Best, Dr. Emer. 

Thank you for your question. Yes, microneedling does help fill large pores. I would advise you to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination to discuss all possible treatment options and what your expectations are. 

I have been performing medical microneedling for over two decades now. Despite claims that it is effective as a monotherapy for acne scarring and for treating ice pick scars and enlarged (dilated) pores, I have found it to be best reserved for treating residual surface color and textural irregularities that persist following other, more appropriate treatments for the foregoing problems. In my experience, dilated pores, much like ice pick scars, respond better to TCA CROSS. Following this, if still deemed necessary or desired, medical microneedling may be used to blend the treated sites better with the surrounding normal skin.  Other treatments, such as bells and whistles fraxels and radiofrequency devices simply add to the expense, and to date, the claims for their efficacy remain largely backed by device manufacturer supported marketing hype and little hard science. Hope this helps. Best of luck.

Hello and thank you for your question.  Microneedling with or without prp is a great option for pore size.  Typically we recommend a series of 3-5 treatments with maintenance treatments 1-2 x per year.  Filler in the cheeks is placed deep enough were the microneedling will not affect them!!!  Hope this helps!!

HiYes Micro needling treatments are good for reducing the pore depth and width to give a more even tone to the skin. We recommend using science based skincare which contains Vitamin A to achieve the best results (for example Environ or ZO Obagi).  A course of 4-6 at monthly intervals works best.Regarding your filler it will not be affected as the filler is deeper than the skin we treat during treatment.Hope this helps.

Microneedling is one of the best options to help reduce pore size. I like to couple it with PRP to give even better results. Microneedling is best done in a pkg of 4-6 treatments  Maintainance is required to keep results with 1 treatment every 4-6 month. Also make sure you are using some type of Vit A cream at night! As far as microneedling affecting the fillers in your cheeks the answer is no. Most fillers are placed deeper then the micro needles reach.

Hello there,
    I absolutely adore micro needling. I, myself, have received many over the years as a provider, and have seen the results first-hand in myself, as well as my patients. 
     Micro needling can definitely help with large pores, and it will not affect the filler you currently have your cheeks (that is injected much deeper). 
    Pores are also best treated with at-home skincare as well as monthly deep-cleaning facials. By keeping the pores clean, you will allow them to constrict, decreasing their appearance. When they are full of oil/makeup/dirt, it causes an expansion. Collagen stimulation will also help to constrict their appearance as it is stimulated, causing a tightening affect. That being said, genetics play a large part in pore appearance, so there is only so much reduction that can be done. 
Hope this helps,
    Sarah RN BSN 

Hello and thank you for your question.  In my experience microneedling has shown to reduce pore size and is a fairly easy treatment option with little to no downtime.  I especially love microneedling when combined with Platelet-Rich Plasma.  Our current protocol is to inject as well as microneedle the platelet-rich plasma into the skin for maximum collagen stimulation.  Microneedling should have no effect on any filler that is already in your cheeks but I would wait a minimum of 14 days after placement of any filler to have microneedling performed.  Good luck and hope this helps.      

Hello Jens.  We are not big fans of microneedling.  Yes, it does create an injury and as a result some new collagen can be created, but there is no thermal injury and no real tissue ablation, which are required to get much more of healing response and collagen generation.  For this reason, we use full field Erbium resurfacing.  It's a deep resurfacing that may take 1-2 weeks to recover from but yields excellent results.  Best of luck.

Hello, and thank you for your question! Microneedling has been shown to reduce pore size and is a great treatment option specifically for reducing pore size. Other things that will help reduce pore size and help clear your pores would be Dermalinfusion or Hydrafacials. I recommend talking with your provider about microneedling with platelet-rich plasma, which will help decrease inflammation and recovery time and stimulate collagen in your skin layer. Microneedling should not effect any filler that is currently in your cheeks, as that was likely injected at a much deeper depth. I would recommend waiting at least 2-3 weeks after filler injections to have microneedling performed. I hope this helps!