Is it a good sign my 15 month old scar itches after microneedling? (Photo)

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Itching scar 18 days after microneedling. Hi everyone, hope you can help me. I am using a microneedle device to improve a trauma scar i have on my face. After 18 days of treatment my scar (1 year and 3 months old) itches from time to time. Is this a good sign?. Or just something normal that happens to every scar. I would like to know if this might be improving it, or it is just a coincidence.

Carrie L. Morris, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question and for providing a photo. First off I would see a medical esthetician to get micro-needling done. With this treatment going too deep into the epidermis can happen very easily when not properly educated on a micro-needling device. Which can lead to the bad production of collagen, dark spots, etc. For the scar, everybody's healing process is different, but most of the time when you have a scar, itchiness can be a sign of healing and cell turnover. Aftercare is so important when doing micro-needling treatments. Separate the sessions every 6-8 weeks, use extra sun protection, and no caffeine, alcohol, or exercise for at least 48 hours, peeling is expected. Do not pick at your skin after micro-needling during the treatment you want to use a gliding gel, and after the treatment, Aquaphor & Stratacel is recommended. For someone who also has a scar, try a growth factor in between treatments. Hope this helps!

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