Will microneedling improve my skin texture and minimize the appearance of acne scars? Should I consider other options? (photo)

Acne scar treatments require precision and attention to detail. There are several types of acne scars, including atrophic, hypertrophic, PIH hyperpigmented, and hypopigmented scars. Depending on the types of scars you have, our office can recommend a Hidef treatment protocol that can recontour existing scars and reduce complexion irregularities. The results are simply life-changing.

As a general rule, we recommend fillers, subcision, acne surgery, RF ablation, and laser ablation to help with atrophic scars. Hypertrophic and keloid acne scars require pulsed dye laser and IIT SC. PIH scars require chemical peels, Melarase creams (AM and PM) and laser.
If you have ice-pick scars, we recommend RF ablation and TCA Cross.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

"​Acne scars need a combination approach for long-term improvement. Everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, and most people have various types of scars, so we create a tailored treatment plan for each patient. We often use:
- Injectable fillers like Bellafill and Sculptra (with or without subcision) for atrophic, indented scars.
- Subcision for depressed, tethered scars.
- Vascular lasers like Yellow laser, Aerolase, excel V, BBL, or IPL for redness or thick acne scars.
- Lasers such as Fraxel, Erbium, CO2, Halo or fractional radiofrequency (Venus Viva, Skinfinity, Morpheus, PiXel8, Fractora, Intensif microneedling RF) for textural issues and superficial scarring.
- TCA CROSS and punch excision for deep ice pick scars and narrow box car scars.

All lasers are combined with microneedling/PRP to improve the results and accelerate your healing time. Keep in mind that a personalized combination treatment by an expert physician will give you the improvement you're looking for. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced cosmetic dermatologist and acne scarring expert. Best, Dr. Emer. ​"

Hi there! I am going to be completely honest, acne scars are very difficult to treat. There are many different treatments, because none are great. Microneedling will help soften them some but it will certainly improve your overall skin texture. I find that Morpheus8, which is RF microneedling works a little bit better for acne scars then plain microneedling.

Hi @doodlebug1013. 3-6 sessions of microneedling would be ideal to help with acne scars and texture. My patients usually see the most results after the third or fourth session. In addition, if you are not already doing so I recommend adding Vitamin C, Retinol, Niacinamide, and an exfoliant in your skincare routine.

Hi! Thank you for your question regarding acne scars/texture and microneedling. I believe you are a great candidate for microneedling, but I would suggest 3 consecutive treatments, about 4-6 weeks apart. This consistency in treating the areas will give you a better result.

I hope this helps!