Are there side effects from microneedling?

Before a microneedling visit near Dexter, Michigan, read the risk list first and the booking page second.

What the source lists

my.clevelandclinic.org calls microneedling a safe procedure and lists bruising among the risks. my.clevelandclinic.org also says microneedling does not carry the risk of skin discoloration that some facial rejuvenation procedures using heat, light or lasers do.

Where this fits before the appointment

The risk review comes ahead of choosing a provider, because it tells you what to ask about. Bruising is the named risk, so decide in advance how you will handle visible marks in the days after a session.

What to gather

• A calendar check for the days after the visit, with any events where marks would matter.
• Your questions on how the provider handles the risks above.
• The titles of two or three studies you want to raise, such as Microneedling in Dermatology: A Comprehensive Review of Applications, Techniques, and Outcomes.

The step after this one

When the risk question is settled, look at how results compare with other options. One systematic review and meta-analysis, Microneedling Versus Chemical Peels for Atrophic Acne Scars: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, covers atrophic acne scars. A retrospective study, Comparative study in treatment of acne scars fractional carbon dioxide laser versus micro needling fractional radio frequency – A retrospective study, covers the comparison with a laser approach.