Can Micro-Needling treatment be used on a acne prone skin, I mean while there still is acnes in skin?

Our office has many different treatments for acne scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Acne 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 acne 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 acne scars and indented acne 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 acne 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.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

 Thank you for your question. I would recommend a series of microneedling to heal active acne lesions and smooth out acne scarring and correct unwanted pigmentation from post acne lesions or sun damage. Consult with a dermatologist or medical aesthetician to see what they recommend. best of luck to you.

Thank you for your message! Microneedling can cause active acne to worsen, though is important to help treat acne scars, after multiple treatments. The area where active acne is occurring can be avoided and tackled the next time you are break out free in that area. I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for further evaluation! 

Hello and thank you for this question. I love talking about micro needling with our very pure growth factor serum that is so anti-inflammatory, we have seen active pustular and cystic acne up to 50% better in the first 24 hours! Not all micro needling is the same. The device (pen, manual stamp etc) is one part and that is for collagen induction. This means that when the trauma of the needles microscopically injures the skin, it stimulates collagen and elastin to be made which is the "repair" process. This can take up to several months to see after a treatment. This is what treats lines, wrinkles and scars for a smoother skin surface. The other part of the treatment with more immediate results is adding human growth factor serum to the skin surface to be needled. Think of this process as aerating the lawn of your skin and then adding fertilizer. Active acne is the most dramatic and quick effect because there is so much inflammation and redness, there is usually a great amount of change that can occur in a short time. It is wonderful for acne but not all micro needling is done the same and not everyone uses the fertilizer. Our serum is so pure that it can be used on an open wound. Hope this helps!
Sincerely,
Valerie Schneider MD 

Your concern about microneedling and active acne islegit. There are cases when microneedling only spreads out the bacteria morecausing further breakout. However, there are also cases when microneedling canactually help in managing active acne. This is why it is very important thatyou consult first from a board certified plastic surgeon or dermatologist  before undergoing microneedling sessions.Your doctor would be able to assess and evaluate your situation so you both candecide if microneedling will be helpful or not for your active acne case.
Microneedling using Dermapen can help in reducingactive acne appearance. Dermapen has a number of fine needles that createcontrolled tiny holes in the skin just a little below its outermost layer.Microneedling is a needle dermabrasion system that makes a series of tiny woundsor holes in your skin’s dermis layer. Withthese tiny wounds present, your skin will start self-healing. It will alsostart producing collagen while also releasing growth factors. The skin willthen become much thicker thereby improving its overall texture. The tiny holesalso serve as channels where Vitamin A can be delivered. Vitamin A can help incombating the symptoms as well as causes of acne. Results can be observed in aslittle as 6 weeks after the initial treatment. Its full effects will be seen in3 months. Results vary from individual to individual though. It is best to talkthis down with your doctor so he or she can do evaluation prior committing toany procedure.

Hi PriimRose,It is not advisable to have microneedling when you have active acne. There is a huge possibility to spread infection. Also, wait for 6 months after Accutane treatment before considering microneedling.That being said, it is an effective treatment for acne scars and enlarged pores.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

It is perfectly safe to have micro-needling done for treatment of acne scarring even while the acne is still active. In fact, in my office we frequently treat active acne with a combination of micro-needling and human growth factor serums. These growth factor serums are anti-inflammatory so they will help to reduce the activity of the acne while they improve the scarring as well.