Microneedling for Acne Scars and Skin Texture

Safety Considerations

Before treatment — We evaluate your skin type, skin tone, and treatment goals to select the most appropriate treatment, device, and depth. Our procedures are performed as a series, with results developing gradually over weeks to months rather than after a single visit.

Recovery and aftercare — Temporary redness, sensitivity, swelling, or skin changes are common during healing. Recovery varies by treatment and depth. You’ll receive personalized aftercare instructions, including daily sun protection with a broad-spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen as a must.

Skin tone safety — Patients with medium to deep skin tones have a higher risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (temporary darkening or lightening after inflammation). We tailor treatment selection, device settings, and technique to help minimize this risk and provide safe, individualized care.

Who performs your treatment — Chemical peels, microneedling, laser treatments, HydraFacial, and laser hair removal are performed by our licensed aestheticians and directed by our dermatologists.

Your evaluation — We begin with an evaluation to determine which microneedling treatment is most appropriate for your skin type, concerns, and goals.

Comfort during treatment — A topical numbing cream is applied before treatment to maximize comfort.

When we postpone treatment — Treatment should be postponed if you have an active skin infection, cold sore, sunburn, significant inflammation, or an open wound in the treatment area. Patients with a history of oral herpes (cold sores) may be prescribed a preventive antiviral medication when appropriate. Please inform your provider if you have this history.

What’s normal afterward — Temporary redness, swelling, sensitivity, pinpoint bleeding, and mild flaking are common and typically improve within several days, though recovery varies for each patient.

Treatment as a series — Microneedling is typically performed as a series of treatments. We monitor your progress and personalize your treatment plan to help you achieve the best possible results.

Results vary by person, and nothing is guaranteed. Your provider reviews your medications and medical history before treating. We do not perform certain elective cosmetic treatments during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Aftercare is personalized to your skin and reviewed with you at your visit.