Micro Needling - "When do you start seeing the results"?

Microneedling is what we refer to in our office as a 'slow sport', meaning the response to treatment is over time and will require a series of microneedling treatments for optimal results.  Patients are usually underwhelmed after the first couple treatments, but after about three treatments they are seeing the results, pleased with the minimal down time following a treatment and very eager to proceed.  Texture, pore size, fine laxity improve first and fastest.   Deeper lines, acne scars and scars in general take more treatments and more time.

Thank you for your question, Chris. You should see some immediate minor improvements in the skin texture and have a nice ‘glow’ within a few days to a week after treatment. However, the textural changes, i.e. acne scar improvement, reduction in pore size, etc is often not appreciated until around the 3 month mark as it takes time to stimulate and build collagen. Also, be aware we recommend 4-6 treatments spaced 4-6 weeks apart depending on our concerns for maximum results.

Typically patients are able to see some improvement in a week because your skin will peel and reveal the newer skin underneath.  Most patients need anywhere from 3 to 5 treatments spaced 4 weeks apart.  A patient typically will not see the optimal result until 2 to 3 months after the final treatment, because it takes time for cell renewal and for the collagen to remodel itself.