My acne scars are much deeper after microneedling, what could have happened? (photos)

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Hello! I did microneedlig 5 times about 3 months ago. Before I had 2 very small scars on the cheek, barely visible. Now they are so much deeper!! What could have happened? I really need to know what to do!

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Acne scar treatments require precision and attention to detail. There are several types of acne scars, including atrophic, hypertrophic, PIH hyperpigmented, and hypopigmented scars. Depending on the types of scars you have, our office can recommend a Hidef treatment protocol that can recontour existing scars and reduce complexion irregularities. The results are simply life-changing.
 
As a general rule, we recommend fillers, subcision, acne surgery, RF ablation, and laser ablation to help with atrophic scars. Hypertrophic and keloid acne scars require pulsed dye laser and IIT SC. PIH scars require chemical peels, Melarase creams (AM and PM) and laser.
If you have ice-pick scars, we recommend RF ablation and TCA Cross.
Best,
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Jamé Heskett, MD · Answer

Hi
This should not happen with microneedling done by someone with experience. Was the needling done with a roller? If so, a roller can rip the skin as the needles do not go in and out of the skin at a 90 degree angle but rather flip out of the skin as the roller rotates. Perhaps the person used a depth setting that was too deep and or over punctured the area. It’s hard to know, except that this is not a normal outcome of microneedling with a pen device that is operated by someone who is experienced and well trained. I hope you get some resolution to this. 
All the best, 
Dr. Jamé

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