I’ve been doing a lot of research into microneedling and I’m honestly a bit terrified as someone with suspected hEDS and quite thin, sensitive skin.
In the past, I’ve reacted to lasers with breakouts — sometimes pretty bad — though my derm has said that’s normal. I also currently have active acne, so I can’t start yet, but she’s recommended microneedling with PRP once it calms down to treat my scarring.
My concern is that my scars (mostly rolling scars) seem more noticeable than before, and I can’t tell if previous treatments may have made them worse or if I’m just overanalysing. They’re especially visible under certain lighting/angles.
So I guess my question is: is microneedling actually worth it for someone with thin, sensitive skin (and possible hEDS)? I worry my derm may be biased since I’ve already paid for the treatment.
Edit: I’ve seen suggestions about doing a patch test on another part of the body first — how long would you typically wait to assess the response before deciding if it’s safe to proceed on the face?