Is microneedling safe to do on a failed excision for a chicken pox scar? (Photo)

November 28, 2018
Asked By:aylaa98 in Ontario, CA

Hello, I had an excision done to remove a chicken pox scar about 9 months ago. However, I think my stitches opened so my scar didn’t heal properly. I went to a skin specialist and she suggested that I do micro needling to minimize the scar. I don’t want to re-excise my scar, I think it would be pointless to go under the knife for something so small. Would it be safe to do micro needling on an excision or do any of you think it would make the scar worse?

1 photo

Answers (4)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 29, 2018

Answer: Chicken pox scars--need subcision, fillers, lasers

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
November 29, 2018

Answer: Chicken pox scars--need subcision, fillers, lasers

Jason Emer, MDDermatologic Surgeon, Board Certified in Dermatology
February 26, 2019

Answer: Microneedling

February 26, 2019

Answer: Microneedling

November 29, 2018

Answer: Treating a surgical scar

November 29, 2018

Answer: Treating a surgical scar

Recommended reading

Microneedling

Everything you need to know about Microneedling

  • 83% worth it
  • 391.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $768
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT
MOST RECENT
January 21, 2019

Answer: Scars and

MOST RECENT
January 21, 2019

Answer: Scars and

Recommended reading

Microneedling

Everything you need to know about Microneedling

  • 83% worth it
  • 391.0k reviews
  • Avg cost: $768
Learn More
ADVERTISEMENT