Does microneedling help with sun spots and sun damage?

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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Our office has many different treatments for scars depending on the depth of atrophy or hypertrophy. Scars require a combination approach using our HI DEF protocol which uses a combination of lasers, topical scar modulation, and RF treatments to pixelate scars, improve contour, reduce hyperpigmentation, and improve the visibility of the scars so that they are no longer visible in ambient light. Everyone has a unique pattern of scarring and we employ our HIDEF technique to improve texture, color, contour, and topography. We often use a combination of treatments that begin with a careful examination to examine the micro texturing of the acne scars. Atrophic scars and indented  scars can benefit from injectable fillers such as Radiesse, Sculptra, and Restylane with or without subcision to remove tethered scars and atrophic depression. Hyper-redness in scars can be improved with V beam laser, Excel V, BBL, IPL, and Venus RF to improve  the redness and reduce the visibility of deep scars. Fractional Thulium laser and clear & brilliant can also reduce the inflammation and redness of the scar when combined with topical therapy. Fractional lasers such as Fraxel, erbium, and CO2 laser can be combined with radio frequency and also fractional RF to improve textual issues and microtopography. Subcision and TCA cross are also used for deep ice pick scars and narrow valley scars in order to improve the micro texture.  Above all, our combination approach with our clinical nurses and board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the quality of your skin by using at home Melarase creams combined with PRP treatments in our office to improve your skin quality and tone. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with an experienced team of experts in order to reduce your scarring.
 
Finally, hyperpigmentation of scars can be improved with at-home Melarase AM, Melarase PM, and Melapads to help reduce active PIH and melanin deposition.

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Dr. Karamanoukian
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Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @PLJohnson. Microneedling can help with sun sports and sun damage. I would also recommend 3-6 sessions of IPL. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Richard Gangnes, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello. Microneedling can effectively treat fine lines, wrinkles and other signs of aging caused by sun damage. However, treating pigmentation issues such as dark spots can require the proper skincare treatments or ingredients, which can both be added to your microneedling treatment and used on their own to help brighten the appearance of dark patches of skin. You might consider a laser treatment such as fractional CO2 resurfacing to achieve a more even skin tone and texture. Of course, you will be able to get more customized recommendations with an in-person consult.

Stephen Giordano, DO · Answer

Hi! Thanks for the question! Microneedling can help reduce the appearance of sun spots and sun damage. It would require multiple treatments and follow up maintenance. We find that using treatments like BBL/IPL, Laser Resurfacing and Chemical Peels work best for more immediate results. I would recommend consulting with a practitioner in your area to see what would work best for you. Best wishes!

Sachin S. Parikh, MD · Answer

Sun spots can be improved with microneedling but in our practice we treat acne scaring, pore size, and skin texture with microneedling.  Sun spots need to be treated with BBL, Halo,  or Chemical peels.  Best of luck to you.

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