microneedling results for acne scarring

Can someone explain what actually happens during a microneedling session, does it hurt as much as it sounds and how many sessions would someone realistically need to see a difference in acne scarring, i have some pretty stubborn pitted scars on my cheeks from years ago and i keep reading mixed things online

microneedling works by creating tiny controlled punctures in the skin which triggers your body to produce more collagen and elastin as part of the healing response, that new collagen is what gradually fills in those pitted areas over time. as for pain, most providers apply a topical numbing cream beforehand so you mostly feel a vibrating or slight scratching sensation rather than sharp pain, it varies a lot by individual pain tolerance though. for acne scarring specifically you typically need multiple sessions spaced about four to six weeks apart because collagen remodeling is a slow process, most people notice gradual improvement starting around session three but real visible change in texture usually takes somewhere between four and six sessions total

i went through basically the same thing with cheek scarring and did a full course of sessions over several months, the numbing cream really does make a big difference so dont let the horror stories scare you off. the first two sessions honestly didnt seem to do much and i almost gave up but by the fourth one my skin texture had visibly smoothed out, people who hadnt seen me in a while started commenting that my skin looked clearer even though i never told them what i was doing. redness afterward lasts maybe a day or two which is normal and part of the healing. if you want to read more about how the treatment process works this page explains it pretty well https://bellasanamedspa.com/service/microneedling