Which skin concerns does microneedling address?

Before you book, it helps to know what microneedling is used for. This page sets out the concerns in order for readers in Dexter, Michigan.

Start with the concerns the sources name

According to my.clevelandclinic.org, the procedure can help reduce the appearance of skin concerns such as acne scars, stretch marks or wrinkles. my.clevelandclinic.org also says you might consider microneedling if you are concerned about enlarged pores.

That gives you four concerns to check against your own list: acne scars, stretch marks, wrinkles and enlarged pores.

Where this falls in the sequence

Naming your concern comes before you pick a provider or a session plan. A retrospective study of fractional carbon dioxide laser against microneedling with radiofrequency and a systematic review of microneedling versus chemical peels both look at acne scars. For a wider view, see a review of microneedling applications, techniques and outcomes in dermatology and Cleveland Clinic's microneedling page.

What to gather

• A ranked list of your skin concerns, with the one you care about most first.
• Photos of the area, taken in the same light, to show the provider.
• Your questions about how your main concern fits the list above.