I have a stretched pore on my forehead. Will microneedling help get rid of it? (photo)

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Since 2013, I've had this noticeable hole on my forehead that appeared shortly after I popped an old zit. The hole hasn't gone away since and it's made me feel very self conscious because of how noticeable it is. Is there any chance microneedling could reduce the size or get rid of it?

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
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Jason Emer, MD · Answer

A combination of microneedling with prp, lasers and skin care will improve enlarged pores. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist. Best, Dr. Emer

Shaun Patel, MD · Answer

Microneedling and Clear + Brilliant are commonly used to treat enlarged pores. I'm not sure though that either will resolve the pore you are seeing. You may consider a TCA chemical peel using the CROSS technique to close the pore.

Judith F. Rubin, MD · Answer

This looks to me to be a small sebaceous cyst but it is very difficult to see on the photo. If so it would need to be removed. If its a large pore than i would treat it with aqua gold with PRP and some Botox. You should see local physician with experience in Aqua gold

Alll the best from Gig Harbor WA

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi  coralaii,To be honest, while mictoneedling is effective in diminishing the look of scars, it may not be able to obliterate deep scars. For this you need fillers or scar revision.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

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