Is microneedling a good alternative to fractional lasers for moderately severe acne scars?

Doctor's Answer

Hello Jinnywong

Microneedling has been used for a long time but it is probably not enough to treat moderate to severe sunken acne scars.

The best acne scar treatment really depends on the type of scars you have

  • Ice pick - TCA cross
  • Tethered scars - Subcision
  • Box/ Rolling scars - Fractional laser resurfacing/ Microneedling RF

If your scars are predominantly ice pick and tethered rolling scars, you can expect improvement with just a few sessions of TCA cross and scar subcision. This will usually be cheaper than a few sessions of fractional laser/ microneedling RF. Consult a doctor to get an accurate assessment first before proceeding.

Hope this helps!

Regards

Dr Jiwei Wu

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