Can I get microneedling and PRP on my face if I have keloid prone skin? Is it risky?

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I have 2 kelaoid at my back and then i got small near my ear when i got piercing, these all happen like 7-8 year back But then i got 2 more piercing my upper earlobe and nose , they turn out fine with just extra care. I am thinking of getting microneedle and PRP for improving skin texture and my dark circles ofcourse. I need advise if i could get these treatments having this kelaoid thing. I am getting married in this coming December and don't want to risk.

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.

Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Pallavi Cherukupally, MD · Answer

Good morning, I have keloid prone skin as well, microneedling can b very safe with our skin, but make sure you go to an experienced esthetician that know what they are doing, if they get too rough then it can cause the keloid. I would also make sure to get it with PRP.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

Usually keloids do not occur in the center of the face, but may occur towards the sides. It would be safer to try chemical peels instead.

Lichun (Li) Huo, MD · Answer

HI, great question!You would have to speak with a provider who is knowledgable and has a lot of experience with microneedling.  The 'textbook' answer is that if you're someone who tends to develop keloids, microneedling is not the procedure for you.  A series of chemical peels can help with improving texture quite a bit. But again, please seek a professional.Congrats on your upcoming marriage.Dr. Huo

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