Is it possible to do microneedling and laser hair removal together? (Photo)

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I have been doing laser hair removal unsuccessfully for 2 years YAG laser on dark skin I've taken a break cyz it's very painful and not getting amazing results ... I also have acne scarring badly and want to fix it ... But I need to start doing laser again also ... Can both be done between sessions?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

Yes, you can do the two treatment separately, but keep in mind, a combination approach is needed to improve acne scars. Acne scar treatment needs a combination approach for improvement.  For the best results, one should target the acne scar type.  As everyone has a unique pattern of acne scarring, the best solution is a tailored one.  Typically you need fillers like bellafill and sculptra for atrophic indented type scars with or without subcision.  Subcision for depressed tethered scars.  Vascular lasers like yellow laser, aerolase, excel V or IPL for redness or thick scars. And lasers such as fraxel, erbium, co2 or fractional radiofrequency like venus viva, skinfinity, intensif microneedling RF for textural issues and superficial scarring.  Deep ice pick scars and narrow box car scars are best treated with TCA CROSS and punch excision.  All lasers are combined with microneedling and PRP to get even better results and improve healing times.   The majority of patients will have a collection of different scar types, and hence a tailored treatment plan is needed by an expert physician.  It is never about the laser or product that gives the results, its about the expert behind the equipment that gets you the outcome.  Scars cannot be cured and will need life-long treatments to maintain and build on the results.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Aurora DeJuliis, MD · Answer

In my practice I do not recommend microneedling and laser hair removal on the same day, simply because microneedling opens tiny channels in the skin and it can stay irritated for few hours afterwards. Laser hair removal will add an extra layer of irritation to the skin so I wouldl keep the two procedures separately.

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