Microneedling for skin rejuvenation is an entry-level treatment to improve acne scars. Professional microneedling treatment uses a mechanical pen or a roller to create thousands of vertical columns on the surface of the skin, thus injuring it. This damage to the skin will stimulate collagen production. Commercially, this procedure is known as collagen induction therapy (CIT).

Deep cysts tend to be multiple and measure 1-2 mm in diameter, becoming more noticeable when the skin is stretched. 

Skin rejuvenation with microneedling can be done using:

• A Skinpen or a Dermapen  - known as Dermapen microneedling

• A dermaroller with 256 or 512 short needle tips
• Stampers with needles measuring between 0.1-1.5 mm
• Non-insulated or RF-insulated needles

The results of microneedling for acne scars depend on the technique employed. Professional microneedling treatment can improve superficial boxcar scars and pick scars. The benefits of microneedling do not extend to deep rolling atrophic scars. It can cause a marginal improvement in ice pick scars.

Today, there are many other treatments for specific types of scars that give better results.

The best way to approach scar revision is to first analyse the scar. Different types of scars have different suitable treatments and lasers. Matching the treatment to the scar type can give you the best results possible. For reference – 

• Ice pick scars respond best to TCA CROSS, angled lasers, and excision
• Boxcar scars respond best to TCA and ablative lasers
• Rolling scars respond best to subcision
• Atrophic scars of a large volume will respond best to fillers or fat transfer treatments.

Professional microneedling therapy is suitable for all skin types. As it does not produce any heat, it works well for all skin colours. However, today, lasers with specific settings can produce better results.

For example, Pico lasers and short pulse ablative lasers are safe for dark skin and can produce better and faster results than microneedling for acne scar removal.

At MetaDerm – the top skin clinic for microneedling in Chennai, we choose a treatment program based on the type of your scar. For example, microneedling treatment services can work well for white scars and slightly raised hypertrophic scars, as it can deliver the actives into the skin’s dermal layer more effectively. 

MetaDerm is the best microneedling clinic in Chennai as it curates scar removal programs for each type of scar, for faster and better results.

No, it does not. At MetaDerm, we perform microneedling with numbing cream and use nerve blocks or laughing gas for a pain-free radiofrequency microneedling.

Microneedling is a deep needling procedure that can push the pigment deeper into the skin’s dermal layers, thus darkening the brown pigment to grey. Pico lasers are better suited for PIH and dark scars.

You can enhance pigment correctors using short needles that are less than 0.1mm, but you don’t really need to increase the absorption. Using a loofah in the shower can give you similar results.

Overall, you may require about 3-8 sessions. Please note, the improvement will be slower after the 3rd session. If your scars remain after the 3rd session, it is time to consider other options. We at MetaDerm can help you find the right solution.

One of the best benefits of microneedling is its standardised procedure. It is the same setting for all skin types and requires no specific setting. 

Microneedling recovery time depends on the type of needle used. Short needles may require about 1-4 days, and RF or high-pass microneedling may require more than 4 days for full recovery. 

Microneedling with growth factors can improve healing time. Some studies show it can improve scars. Growth factors are frequently used in scalp microneedling for hair regrowth.

Microneedling does not use heat, and RF microneedling produces heat at needle tip. Heat helps improve collagen remodelling; however, if the whole needle conducts energy, it increases the risk of damage to the surrounding skin. 

RF microneedling is 2-4 times more effective than regular microneedling. 

If you are looking for reliable microneedling in Chennai, book an appointment with MetaDerm. We offer the best professional microneedling services Chennai has. Get in touch and one of our qualified and experienced experts can help identify the right treatment for your skin concerns.