Microneedling is well known for rejuvenating your skin, softening fine lines, and improving the appearance of acne scars — but if you’re new to the treatment, it’s natural to wonder: can microneedling cause scarring?
At Ada Aesthetics Medispa, our team offers microneedling with VITTI-PURE or hyaluronic acid, both of which are designed to support your skin’s repair process safely and effectively.
Take a moment as our team walks you through how microneedling works and why, when done correctly, it’s more likely to improve scarring than cause it.
Using the SkinPen, our specialists create controlled micro-injuries on the surface of your skin. These tiny punctures activate your body’s natural wound-healing response, increase blood flow, trigger tissue regeneration, and stimulate collagen and elastin production — the two proteins that keep your skin firm, smooth, and youthful.
Your natural collagen levels decrease as you age, contributing to wrinkles and sagging. Microneedling helps reverse these effects by building a stronger, thicker dermal layer.
At Ada Aesthetics, we take your treatment further by pairing microneedling with VITTI-PURE or hyaluronic acid:
VITTI-PURE uses umbilical cord-derived tissue packed with young growth factors to boost your skin’s healing, without drawing your blood like other systems require.
Hyaluronic acid — a substance that your body already makes — helps plump and hydrate your skin. It encourages repair while adding volume and softness. Hyaluronic acid can also help with scarring, including post-surgical scars.
When performed by skilled providers like our team of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical estheticians here at Ada Aesthetics Medispa, microneedling is very unlikely to cause scarring.
In fact, it’s one of the most effective treatments available for improving the appearance of scars, especially acne scars and stretch marks.
That said, improper technique, using devices not cleared by the FDA, or aggressive at-home rollers can increase the risk of irritation, prolonged inflammation, and, in rare cases, scarring.
That’s why it’s essential to choose a skilled provider like the team at Ada Aesthetics. We use the FDA-cleared SkinPen (which can be used on all skin types!) and customize each treatment based on your skin’s unique needs.
At your visit, we begin with a detailed consultation to understand your goals and determine the best combination for your skin.
Before the microneedling session, we apply a topical numbing cream to minimize discomfort. Then, your Ada Aesthetics Medispa provider gently glides the SkinPen over your skin for controlled precision.
You may notice some redness and slight swelling right after, similar to a mild sunburn. Most people resume their daily routine the same day.
In the weeks following a microneedling session, as collagen builds and your skin repairs, you'll notice a smoother, brighter, more even complexion.
Everyone’s skin heals at a different rate, but most people begin to notice visible improvement within a week or two. About 94% of people saw an improvement in their wrinkles in just one month, and 80% saw an improvement in their acne scars in that same timeframe.
Full results develop in 4–6 weeks as collagen remodeling takes place. Our team may recommend a series of sessions for deeper scars or more dramatic rejuvenation.
Book a consultation with our team today and discover how microneedling can help restore your glow, soften scars, and improve your skin from the inside out.
You can also reach our Ada, Oklahoma, spa at 580-308-0415.
