Is microneedling with PRP safe to perform on active acne?

Question

I am getting a session of microneedling with prp while I still have active hormonal acne on my jaw line. My aesthetician told me the plasma would help heal my active acne therefore it would be safe to perform. I thought it's best to perform the procedure after my active acne heals so I won't spread bacteria around my face. Please advise, thank you.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

You can have microneedling/prp with acne. However, I recommend getting a formal consultation with a cosmetic dermatologist to get a treatment plan for active/hormonal acne and skin rejuvenation. In addition to microneedling/prp: lasers, peels, and skin care will help give improvement long term for acne while improving the skin's tone and texture.  Best, Dr. Emer.

Jerimiah Mason, MD · Answer

I agree you should consider having the active acne treated first.  The microneedling if very likely to make it worse in the short term, which I doubt will make you very happy.  Once the acne is at least somewhat under control you can probably go ahead with microneedling if you still want to.  However, just controlling your acne may make you happy enough that you don't feel like you need microneedling after that.

Nima Shemirani, MD · Answer

Hi @jennygao23! I would recommend avoiding microneedling around active acne to prevent the spread of bacteria. However, if you are doing RF Microneedling like Morpheus 8, you are able to get this procedure done with active acne. Best of luck, Dr. Nima!

Hardik Soni, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. I personally do not recommend microneedling over active acne. It is best to start treating the acne with medicated creams and other medicines to control the acne. Then I would treat with microneedling to correct the scars and improve the skin. I recommend seeking and expert for the best treatment plan for you.

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi jennygao23,Microneedling in my experience is not done when there is active acne. Whether or not PRP is used, there is a tendency to spread bacteria from the acne. Also if you are on Accutane, you must wait for six months prior to attempting microneedling.All the best, Justin Harper, M.D.

Scott Powell, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

I do not recommend microneedling over active acne. I have done this around inflammed areas, but you do risk spreading the bacteria. I prefer to start my patients on medicated creams, etc. to get the acne under control, and then perform microneedling with PRP to correct the scars and improve the skin.

Good luck to you,

Dr. Powell

Good luck to you,

Dr. Powell

Is microneedling with PRP safe to perform on active acne?

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