I have been advised different treatments by different doctors for acne scars.i'm with dark skin. could you please suggest me which can be a better treatment out of Micro-needling with PRP vs E-Matrix.
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Yes, but if you want better scar remodelling, see an expert plastics or dermatologist who can use lasers such as erbium or Co2 to flatten the skin graft, however, yes, it is safe to needle over the graft. (unless it is hypertrophic). All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia.
Yes, deeper penetration allows for more collagen production. With mircroneedling, I suggest a combination of erbium laser,PRP, and sculptra for collagen, rather then microneedling alone. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer
Thank you for your message! We generally tell our patients to expect about 2-3 days of "downtime" when the skin can be red, peeling, or flaky. This can vary greatly person to person however. You can couple the microneedling treatments with PRP, platelet rich plasma, to help boost results and...