Acne scarring looks worse after Skinpen microneedling, would more sessions help? (Photos)

I'm sorry to hear you did not have improvement from your SkinPen treatments. You may be a better candidate for laser resurfacting. This is a more intense way to treat acne scars, but should give you noticeable results. We also encourage you to use medical grade skin care products like Transform MD and wear sunscreen every day.

Hello! My name is Jessica, I am a physician assistant, and one of the providers at Aesthetic Skin in Winnetka and Chicago. This is a great question. If acne scarring appears to have worsened after SkinPen microneedling, it might be worth considering alternative treatments like CO2 laser resurfacing. While microneedling can initially cause some inflammation, CO2 laser resurfacing offers a more targeted approach to improving the texture and appearance of acne scars. This treatment uses a carbon dioxide laser to precisely remove the outer layers of damaged skin, stimulating collagen production and promoting the growth of new, healthy skin. CO2 laser resurfacing can be particularly effective for deeper or more severe scarring, providing more noticeable and lasting results compared to microneedling alone. I use CO2 lasers all the time and absolutely love the results! I highly recommend this treatment. I hope this helps and best of luck!