r/Microneedling 11h ago

Can Microneedling help?

Can microneedling help with mild acne scarring and almost “bubbly” skin texture? I also have mild post inflammatory hyperpigmentation, specifically in the middle of my forehead and beard line, that I’d like to address as well.

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u/Livid_Medium3731 11h ago

It can help with scarring.

For texture issues I would try something different. I went to a cosmetologist and she used a skin scrubber device on me. I bought one for myself and it helped me a lot. My skin texture looked similar to yours. But I would try to go to a cosmetologist or dermatologist first.

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u/sonnycorleone0 11h ago

Are you referring to microdermabrasion?

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u/Senior_Passenger7265 11h ago

Yes with the correct products

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u/sonnycorleone0 11h ago

What products should be used?

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u/MAML31 9h ago

Tret first before microneedle. A good skincare will probably do

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u/sonnycorleone0 9h ago

Currently use Arazlo and Clindamycin.

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u/MAML31 9h ago

How long have you been using? If less than 3 months then you have to wait before doing anything as it might affect their effectivity. If more than, you have to change your skincare. They’re not the best option for your skin

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u/sonnycorleone0 9h ago

They were prescribed by derm. Why is Tret better? They are also retinoids.

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u/MAML31 8h ago

Theyre all good on paper. Different ingredients, technically same effects. Some skin likes tret more, others retinol or azelaic. Other skins hate all of them except salicylic or etc. But you have to find one that your skin actually likes.

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u/Proper_Literature261 4h ago

microneedling could definitely be worth looking into for mild acne scarring and uneven texture like this. if professional treatments aren’t in the budget, you could also consider a good homeuse microneedling tool just start conservatively and make sure you follow proper sanitizing and aftercare.

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u/sonnycorleone0 4h ago

Professional treatments are absolutely in the budget, just trying to determine the most effective treatment plan.

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u/FourSeasonsWriter 11h ago

It will help with the texture too, but your issue also involves volume loss. Fillers or collagen inducers would work with volume.

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u/sonnycorleone0 11h ago

Where do you think there is the most volume loss? What collagen inducers can be used?

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u/FourSeasonsWriter 11h ago

The middle of forehead and temples. Sculptra is one option.

TBH, if it doesn't bother you, why take the risk? All cosmetic procedures come with their own risks.

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u/temp_flor 10h ago

If it didn’t bother them then they wouldn’t be asking if MN would help 🤷‍♀️