micro needling is also called collagen induced therapy , what kind of collagen will be built in my skin after this procedure and how long the new collagen will last ?? if the life of the collagen is 10 years I assume each 10 years I will have to do the same procedure to create new collagen in my skin for another 10 years ?? please advise ?
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
VOTED MOST HELPFUL
January 11, 2018
Answer: Improving scars with microneedling--add prp, lasers, Cosmelan, subcision, fillers
Acne scars are usually characterized within the subtypes of atrophic, hypertrophic, pigmented, or inflammatory. These subtypes of acne scars can be visually discerning in ambient light and can cause significant cosmetic concerns. Indented and atrophic scars require a combination approach to...
This is a very important question! Microneedling is a safe and effective procedure that works incredibly well for treating acne scars. In your case, I recommend that you couple it with PRP to get the most efficient results and see a board-certified dermatologist for complete care.
I would definitely have this followed up by the practitioner who did your treatment. I have had 1 case of a dermatitis post microneedling, come to find out the patient was reacting to the serum we gave her to use post tretment. Once she stopped the serum, and we started her on a steroid cream,...