Microneedling Collagen Induction

Microneedling, also called percutaneous collagen induction, is the treatment this hub covers. It is written for Westchester readers whose scars, skin or schedule make the standard advice a poor fit.

The standard description

The Cleveland Clinic puts the aim simply: "Microneedling stimulates your skin’s healing process to help keep your skin firm and smooth."

Clinician moving a microneedling pen across a man's cheek

The American Society for Dermatologic Surgery keeps its own page on microneedling. The American Academy of Dermatology explains how microneedling can fade scars, uneven skin tone, and more.

Articles by the complicating factor

Scars, results and recovery pull a plan in different directions. The articles below separate them.

Microneedling for Acne Scars is for the reader whose main concern is scarring.
Microneedling Benefits and Results is for the reader deciding what outcome to plan around.
Microneedling Downtime and Aftercare is for the reader whose calendar has little room.

For the published research, see the literature review on percutaneous collagen induction for non-atrophic scars. If your scar plan includes filler, PubMed Central (NIH) also hosts Dermal Fillers in the Treatment of Acne Scars: A Review.

When a peel or laser is also on the table

If you are weighing microneedling against a peel or a laser for the same concern, the Chemical Peels and Laser Resurfacing hub is the next stop.