Can microneedling re raise keloid scars that were once flat ??? I have been trying to treat a 7 year old small keloid scar on my chest . I had steroid injections to help flatten the scar, which led to skin atrophy & thinning of the skin.I was recommended dermapen to help stimulate collagen back & noticed the dent had gone but my keloid scar was back to looking raised once again .
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Microneedling using your own PRP works very well for collagen stimulation, scars, fine lines, and uneven skin tone. Smoking is detrimental to your skin and internal health simply because it changes the gene expression of your cells, decreases blood supply, and decreases your skin's ability to r...
I would start with a series of microneedling treatments. I usually recommend 4-6 total treatment sessions having 1 session per month. After that you can maintain your results using Hydrafacial or microdermabrasion once every 1-2 months.
The depth of the needle depends on the patient and area being treated. Normal depth for facial microneedling is 0.75 - 1.5 mm. I always recommend microneedling with PRP for best results. I often combine these procedures with fillers, on the same day when treating under the eye. See an expe...
