MICRO NEEDLING: What you need to know, from dermatologist | Dr Davin Lim

https://www.instagram.com/drdavinlim/ Instagram- more acne scar care tips by Internationally accredited Dermatologist –Dr Davin Lim https://www.lasersandlifts.com.au My guide to acne scarring and procedures https://www.realself.com/find/Australia/Brisbane/Dermatologist/Davin-Lim More before and after pictures, and real reviews on Dr Davin Lim Microneedling: What you need to know, form dermatologist | Dr Davin Lim In 99% of cases acne scarring will have a unique pattern that will consist of many different scar types. This includes box car scars, ice pick scars, rolling scars, tethered scars, hypertrophic scars, pick scars, pebble stone scarring, and atrophic scars. The amount of each will vary between each individual. Additionally the skin type of the patient will need to be taken in to consideration as well as the severity of these scars. Will microneedling address all these scars? Short answer is NO. It’s an easy concept to understand, - treat the scar type with an appropriate method and you WILL get a response. So, what does microneedling do? Well it’s a form of CIT or collagen induction therapy and provides collateral damage to abnormal collagen. This treats surface scars such as mild rolling scars, tethered scars attached very superficially and also mild box car scars. The process itself can release cytokines that can benefit the upper layer of the skin and stimulate a controlled environment for normal wound healing, - essentially new collagen to replace old s