Is micro needling effective in minimizing sun damage/age spots? (Photo)

Hi @wolfie123! I would recommend good skincare and IPL for sun damage. Also, please don't forget to wear daily sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Microneedling or collagen induction therapy is great at improving fine lines, texture and skin laxity.  It will not improve sunspots or pigmentation issues.  These are best improved with either laser or chemical peels.I hope this helps  

Good question and thank you for the photo. Microneedling is a good way to start, but I would recommend LaseMD-Thulium Non-abalative fractional resurfacing. This rejuvenates the skin and Pigment reduction or RF pixel combo with impact bleaching infusion-Melasma Reduction. Of course you can also try the Photo Facial as this helps with sun damage, Pigmentation. Make sure to use a good facial regimen with a SPF-46. Best of Luck!

Microneedling may help with minor pigmentation irregularities; however you could be better suited for another treatment designed to lift pigment. IPL (Intense Pulsed Light), Excel V Laser and certain chemical peels are more geared towards lightening pigment. You also need to ensure your home care is both corrective and protective. Please seek out a Board Certified Dermatologist to get a consult and customized treatment plan.

Yes,microneedling in combination with kojic acid or hydroquinone will be effectivein reducing the age spots.  However I would recommend additionaltreatments with a light-based device as well.  Depending on your skincolor and the provider, I would recommend IPL, Erbium YAG or other similartreatment options.  You will likely need 1-2 light-based treatments with afew microneedling treatments.

Hello and thank you for your question. Absolutely microneedling / Collagen Induction Therapy would be an excellent treatment that addresses many issues for aging skin. I would recommend starting on a medical grade skin care line such as ZO Medical, and then a series of microneedling with PRP treatments. Hope this helps!

Hello and thank you for your question. Microneedling is a great treatment that has become one of my favorite to perform here at Refined Dermatology and everyone is loving the results. Looking at your picture and based on the concerns that you are voicing a better treatment for you would be Broad Band Light treatment. BBL for short, targets specifically the pigment that is on the surface of the skin (age spots) as well as over redness. Microneedling is an excellent treatment for a reduction in the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, improved skin tone and texture and softer, younger-looking skin. There is no one single treatment that will give patients everything they are looking for, so I always say that it is a combination of different procedures that will make the skin look better over time. Hope this helps, Dr. S.