Seattle Micro-needling Doctor Recommendations

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I have 40 year old burn scars on legs, bottom and inner thigh area on one leg I also have old skin graft scars. What do you think about Micro-needling? I have already spent thousands on laser treatments with little improvement. Do you know any good doctors in the Seattle area?

Michael Kulick, MD, DDS · Answer

Hello
You can use a needle to undermine the burn depressed scars - this may help a little.  The next best is to fill the area undermined with your own fat.  this seems to work the best in my hands.  A great deal depends on your expectations and the doctors experience.

Robert W. Sheffield, MD · Answer

Hi! Thanks for your question. Microneedling can be usedto repair some scars from burns. However, it may not necessarily provide greathelp since microneedling works primarily on the top most layer of the skin, thedermis. Though microneedling triggers the production of new collagen, burnswith deep scars may need other types of treatment procedure such as fatgrafting or specialized laser treatment. 
Consulting a board certified medical professionalshould help you out better. Your doctor's skill and experience will also comeinto play whatever procedure you decide to get. This way, you will identify allthe possible options that will give you better results. Once you know thepossible options for treating burn scars, you and your doctor can discuss theeffectiveness of each for your own burn scars.

Theodore Katz, MD, FACS (retired) · Answer

What are you trying to improve - color or texture or both?  There are different types of lasers and they have different indications.  You should seek out a board certified plastic surgeon since they have the most experience with burn scars and the various treatment modalities.  Micro-needling in theory stimulates collagen development, but I have not seen any significant results in the literature and do not do it at present.

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