Is Microneedling Safe for Rosacea?
Microneedling is a procedure that involves creating controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate collagen production. Given that rosacea involves sensitive, inflammation-prone skin I would generally advise against either traditional microneedling or radiofrequency microneedling.
Safer protocols and aftercare
If rosacea is well-controlled and the primary concern is textural change non-ablative fractional lasers are safer treatments for improving texture with lower risk of triggering a rosacea flare.
How can I help
I see patients in person in central London. An in person consultation allows me to examine the skin directly including features that are difficult to capture in a photograph such as 3-dimensional changes and textural change. This is the better option where the diagnosis is uncertain, where previous treatment has not been effective, or where a procedure is being considered. For more straightforward conditions such as acne and rosacea a remote consultation with clear photographs can be a good option.
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