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Acne Scars at La Miel Aesthetics medical spa in Raleigh, NC.

Microneedling

Microneedling for Acne Scars: Before and After

Rolling, boxcar, and shallow icepick acne scars soften as new collagen forms under the skin.

Every result below was treated in our North Raleigh office.

Microneedling at La Miel

Individual results vary. Photos show typical outcomes for the treatment shown, not a guarantee of your result.

Every photo is shared with the written consent of the patient. Thank you to each of them.

What are acne scars?

Acne scars form when deep breakouts damage the collagen beneath the skin, leaving depressions in the surface. They are different from the flat dark marks acne can leave behind.

How microneedling treats acne scars

Microneedling and RF microneedling prompt the skin to rebuild collagen beneath the scars, softening their depth. Most protocols are 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

Your microneedling timeline

Typical for a microneedling series. Your provider sets the number of sessions after seeing your skin.

  1. Day 0

    Treatment

    Topical numbing first, then controlled micro-channels that prompt the skin to rebuild collagen.

  2. First days

    Recovery

    Warmth, flushing, and some swelling, generally settling over the following days. Protect your skin from the sun.

  3. Every 4 to 6 weeks

    Next session

    Most protocols are 3 to 6 sessions spaced 4 to 6 weeks apart.

  4. Weeks to months

    Results build

    Collagen remodeling is gradual, so change shows over the weeks and months after treatment.

Treatment options

Each result above uses one of these treatments. Their pages explain how each one works, who it suits, and what to expect.

Common questions

Acne Scars: common questions

Ready When You Are

Two ways to start: book the specific treatment you came for, or book a consultation and we will build your plan together.

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7718 Six Forks Road, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27615