Skin Needling is a treatment option for depressed Acne Scars. This treatment involves use of a skin roller to create multiple punctures into the skin. This controlled injury attempts to stimulate collagen growth under the area of scarring with the aim of improving the surface appearance of the skin.
Skin needling will not eliminate acne scars entirely but a treatment course with skin needling can improve the cosmetic appearance of the skin.
Some Information On Skin Needling.
Finding Out More On Treatment Of Acne Scarring.
You will need to book with one of our Doctors to discuss the options for treating acne scarring. We do not provide laser treatment but can refer to suitably qualified practitioners if required. As this is a consultation for a medical skin condition there is a fee for the consultation and this is partially claimable on Medicare.
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I hate my acne scars and had read about skin needling and wanted to give it a try. I am a little scared, it sound quite painful. Also where in Brisbane are you located and how often would I need to get the skin needling? Thankyou.
Hi Cara, Yes we have before and after pictures of skin needling for acne scars.
1. You need 6 treatments, spaced one month apart
2. The cost of skin needling varies according to the area, $350 per treatment is the general pricing.
3. The recovery time for skin needling is quick. By the following day the surface heals and you are left with residual redness which can last for another 2 days.
Call us on 33505447 to book a consultation , we will assess you skin and be able to discuss options for treatment and what you can realistically expect from this. We will also provide an accurate quote. Jo
Hi Cara,
1. We use a topical local anesthetic and sometimes a local block to make the procedure as comfortable as possible.
2. I will email you details of where we are located in Brisbane
3. With the skin needling for acne scars we generally look at 6 treatments spaced one to two months apart. Jo
Hi Jamie, yes the price is per skin needling treatment.
Hi,
Im living in Sydney right now, and am having my 1st treatment with caci in a week.
I am relocating to Brisbane shorty afterwards.
You have the same pics as her website, do you use the same roller/techniques?
Its a long way to travel to get needled…BUT i was going to do it!
Be great to have found an affiliate up there.
Hi Mandy, yes we use the clear skin care rollers, were trained in skin needling by clear skin care. We have adjusted the protocols we use slightly however the skin needling is essentially the same as you will get in Sydney. We would be more than happy to take over your treatment if you wish as this may be a more cost effective way for you to finish your course of needling. I will email details of our location and phone number. Jo
Hi,
I have got a lot of acne scars on my face over 10 years. Would the needling be effective? Can I claim it over OSHC insurance?
Hi Vu, you would need to ask your insurance company to see if they would cover the needling for acne scarring. We can give you a letter to say what the treatment is for, but it is up to them to see if they will cover it.
regards Jo
hello doc, one question noone has asked which is a very important one, how long does it last? Is it perminant? Or will I have to repeat the procedure every certain of time
Hi Max, skin needling works to stimulate collagen in the skin. This is the way it works to repair acne scarring. Therefore it is about improving the health of the skin. Our skin naturally looses collagen (by the time we are 40 we are loosing it at a rate of 1% per year). So the collagen stimulation that occurs is never lost, ie it is a permanent effect, however the normal loss of collagen that occurs from the skin continues. Using skin needling for acne scarring we do not generally recommend a repeat course, with wrinkle treatment a repeat of the procedure yearly could be an advantage as obviously you are loosing the collagen continually, however because it stimulates collagen the procedure can be repeated. I hope this has answered your question. Jo
Hello Joanne. Just want to ask if this treatment is available for people who have extremely sensitive skin. I have a face that is very sensitive, especially around the mouth area. I am very well known to people close to me for the redness/dryness of the face. Whenever I smile or something like that the area around my mouth becomes very red and everybody notices. I use to have quite severe acne but now it’s a bit better. If I am to come in to visit the clinic, what would you suggest me do? Is it possible for a combination of treatment e.g. treat the redness then acne scars with needling etc…
Thank you
Regards
Clement
Hi Clement, yes the best thing is to come in for a medical consultation at the outset. We will do a full assessment of your face and routinuely address multiple concerns, ie combine treatments. We do not use or recommend expensive skin care products (we use skin care with a scientific base) and I would be optimistic we could come up with a plan to help you with your skin as well as acne scar treatment. The best thing is to call us on 33504625 to book a consultation with me.
Regards Jo
Dr Jo Turner
Dear Joanne
I’ve suffered from acne on my back since I was 14yrs old. I am now 26 and whilst it has mainly calmed down the last few years I am now left with scaring. My scaring however does not appear to fit the category of under depressed acne scars. The scaring I have has affected my skin pigmentation moreso and I have been left with purple scar marks all over my back. Is there any treatment you can recommend for this type of scaring? I would dearly like this to be treated as it has affected my confidence greatly and stopped me from doing activities I enjoy e.g. going to the beach with friends etc.
Kind regards,
Sam
hi,
just wondering how much it costs from start to finish for most people.. including consultations..
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Hi Joe,
The consultation is free to assess if you are suitable for the skin needling.
The treatment we use for acne scarring is prescription medication and skin needling. The cost for the skin needling is generally $330 per treatment and we recommend 6 spaced monthly to two monthly. Total cost $1980 over 6-12 month period. The prescription cream we use costs $30 per tube and this lasts 6-8 weeks. So you are looking at $260 for twelve months of the tretinoin. So that is $2240 over a 6-12 month period.
We would need to assess you to say for sure that you are suitable for the needling. There is no obligation with the assessment so call us on 33504625 to book at free consultation at the outset.
Regards Jo
what is the difference between subcision and needling? which is better? in needling is an actual needle put in the skin just like subcision?
Hi John, subcision and skin needling describe different treatments for acne scarring. Subcision is used for deep tethered scars such as ice pick scars and the subcision needle is inserted and used to cut the tethering to release it. With the skin needling it involves a medical roller creating thousands of pin point insertion wounds. It does not penetrate to the depth of the subcision needle and is best for treating shallow atrophic acne scars. The subcision and skin needling can and often are used in combination, as different types of acne scars respond to different treatments. I hope this has been of help. If you wish to come in for a free assessment consultation call us on 33505447. regards Jo
Hi Jo,
At the age of 31 I still experience violent flares of cystic acne whenever I go off my medication (Diane 35-ED pill) – I have basically resigned myself to the fact that I will have active acne forever. I have been told that laser resurfacing can only be perfomed on skin that no longer has active acne – so my question is, can needling be done on active-acne skin? Or is it also just for scarred (but otherwise clear) skin?
Thanks in advance for your reply,
Elisha
Hi Elisha, we only do skin needling once the acne has settled as well. regards Jo
Hi Jo
I am a 50 yo lady who has acne scaring on my face, arms and chest. I believe that i did suffer from adult acne as well as teenage acne. I am at a point in my life now that it has affected my confidence and would like to know what would be the best treatment, effectivity, duration of course, side effects and approx costs.
Regards
Jenni
Hi Jenni, we use a combination of prescription creams, skin needling and more recently plasma regeneration treatment. The best thing is to come in for a free consultation, we look at the areas of concern and would be able to advise the best treatment options and give and accurate quote. There is no obligation with the assessment so the best thing is to call on 33505447 to book a free assessment at the outset. regards Jo
Hi , Dr Jo
I’m Tom and i’ve acne scar on my face long time! i feel uncomfortable and if should be please send email for me (address and phone number could i contact) cause now i’m living in the sydney.
Thanks for your help ! i hope to hear from u soon !
Hi Tom, I have emailed the details of the best clinic in Sydney to do skin needling for acne scarring. regards Jo
Hi Dr Turner
Would there be an improvement of the acne scars after one treatment?
Hi Aaron, We would start you on a treatment that will reduce blackhead size before starting the skin needling to treat the acne scars. Although it is perfectly safe to use skin needling over blackheads the cosmetic outcome is better if we do treat the blackheads at the same time. regards Dr Jo
Hi Dr Turner
Can you also confirm if skin needling can be done if there is some blackheads on the surface of the skin? Thanks
Hi Aaron, generally the skin needling is a series of treatments, although some people do see some response after one treatment, the outcome is progressive and we do recommend going through with the whole series. regards Jo
I was just wondering how successful Skin Needling is for “ice pick scars” ?
I know there would be a proper skin analysis – but generally speaking.
Hi Jasmine, Skin needling does not really help ice pick acne scars. regards Jo
Hi. Will needling or subcision be helpful for a scar on a face caused by a mail scratch? How long after the scar has formed do you recommend treatment… that is, how much time should someone give the scar to heal naturally?
Hi Asha, we would need to assess the scar to say what is the best way to attempt repair, however I would think skin needling would be the best approach. You can start needling very early after scar has stabilised so 6 months. The best thing is to come in for a free assessment. There is no obligation with this and we would be able to be more accurate with advice. Call us on 33505447 to book a free consultation at the outset. regards Jo
Hi
I have deppressed discoloured scars on my nose and was wondering if skin needling would help, could the home care roller work as well
Hi Liz, we would need to see you to say for sure if the skin needling could help with this type of scar. Sometimes using fillers is a better approach however until we see it we would not be able to say for sure. The best thing is to come in for a free assessment at the outset. There is no obligation with the assessment so call 33505447 to book at the outset. regards Dr Jo