Do you have to bleed before microneedling is effective?

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I was told where I go for Botox that if you don't bleed while microneedling that it doesn't do any good. True? They weren't saying you had to bleed to know you had large bough needles or applying enough pressure but that it's actually the blood being rolled in that makes it effective.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @Lynn47712! This is an excellent question. Bleeding isn't actually necessary--some patients experience pinpoint bleeding and others do not. Best of luck to you, Dr. Nima!

Georges Kaado, MD · Answer

Hello,  I would have to say in order to stimulate the cell you would need some sort of reaction.  There are different types of microneedling devices on the market.  I would ask what device  they will use and  depth that they will be using.  Everyone's skin type is different from thickness to what you use as a daily skincare regimen.   I would consult a couple offices and google the device they will be using.

Best of luck to you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

No, you don't have to bleed in order for microneedling to be effective. Microneedling does create micro injuries to the skin, but bleeding/redness is variable. I do recommend combining microneedling with prp and lasers to get the best outcomes. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Patricia Faraz, MD · Answer

No, you do not have to bleed with microneedling to see the benefits of the treatment. Each patient is different how they respond. Microneedling is a controlled injury to the skin. To stimulate the collagen production the needles must  go into the dermis, which often leaves pinpoint bleeding. Using PRP during your treatment aids in healing and is always recommended to use with all microneedling treatments.Hope this helps!

Kimberly Finder, MD · Answer

Microneedling is a mechanical stimulation of the skin with tiny needles to cause new collagen formation and remodeling of existing collagen. Bleeding isn't necessary, and it's quite variable--some patients experience pinpoint bleeding and others do not. It doesn't seem to matter for results in our experience. Even if there is some pinpoint bleeding the downtime is very minimal and the experience of having a microneedling procedure is so easy that this is a very popular treatment.

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