Does a cosmetic dermatology perform microneedling?

Microneedling uses a device with fine needles to create controlled, tiny punctures in the skin. The healing response can support smoother-looking texture and may help selected acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines or uneven texture. A clinician chooses the treatment area, needle depth and session plan according to your skin rather than using one setting for everyone. Active infection, inflamed acne, an impaired skin barrier or a tendency to form raised scars may change the recommendation.

Tell the clinician about recent sun exposure, cold sores, skin conditions, medicines and any history of dark marks or raised scars after injury. Attend with clean skin and follow the clinic's instructions about products that may irritate you before treatment. Ask who will perform the procedure, which concern is being targeted, how aftercare will work and when normal activities can resume. Review the expected redness, sensitivity and peeling so you can plan suitable protection from sunlight.

Mild redness, warmth and tightness can occur after microneedling. Contact the treating clinic promptly if pain is increasing, swelling is marked, blisters appear, pus develops, fever occurs or the treated skin becomes rapidly more red. Seek urgent medical help for breathing difficulty, facial swelling or other signs of a severe allergic reaction. Do not pick at crusting or apply unapproved products while the skin is healing.

Which skin concern is microneedling expected to address for me? What needle depth and aftercare do you recommend? Should any current product or medicine be paused, and what warning signs should I report?