Acne scars photo
Acne scars
StrongEspecially rolling and boxcar scars.
Tiny, controlled needle punctures that trigger the skin’s repair response — building new collagen to soften scars and fine lines.
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Key Facts
3–6
Sessions, 4–6 weeks apart.
1–3 days
Typical redness after a session.
All tones
Low risk of dark marks.
3 mo
Collagen keeps building after each session.
What Is It?
A pen with fine needles makes thousands of tiny channels in the skin. Each one heals within hours, and the repair process lays down new collagen and elastin.
Options
Needles only.
Adds your own plasma.
Adds heat for tightening.
Very shallow; limited results.
Often Used For
Especially rolling and boxcar scars.
Smoother over a series.
Pores look tighter.
Softens older marks.
Peels do more.
Sometimes with tranexamic acid.
How It Works · Interactive
About 30 minutes before.
Needles pass through to a set depth.
Growth factors signal new collagen.
It keeps building for about 3 months.
Types & Options
Needles only. 1–3 days downtime.
Your plasma added. Slightly faster healing.
Adds heat. More downtime and cost.
Risks & Side Effects
How to Prepare
Stop retinoids and acids.
No waxing or sunburn.
Come with clean skin.
During the Procedure
Cream on the treatment area.
Skin is prepped and sterile.
Feels like fine sandpaper.
Calming serum, no makeup.
Recovery & Aftercare
Pink to red, like a sunburn.
Redness fades; mild dryness.
Light flaking; makeup is fine.
Skin looks smoother.
Results & What to Expect
Glow; slight smoothing.
Visible scar softening.
Full collagen results.
Cost & Choosing a Provider
Per session.
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Alternatives
If…
you have deep wrinkles
If…
you can’t take any downtime
Common Questions
With numbing cream, most people feel pressure and light scratching.
Yes — it’s one of the safest resurfacing options for deeper skin tones.
Usually 3–6, about a month apart.
They’re too shallow to build much collagen.
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