Microneedling for Acne Scars: How It Helps Your Skin Heal from Within

Anupama Kurra
Oct 22
3 min read

Acne scars can be a source of frustration for many

Acne scars can linger long after breakouts fade, leaving behind uneven texture, discoloration, and frustration. If you’ve tried countless creams and treatments with little success, microneedling might be the breakthrough your skin has been waiting for.

What Is Microneedling?

Microneedling, also known as collagen induction therapy, is a minimally invasive treatment that uses tiny, sterile needles to create micro-injuries in the skin. These controlled micro-injuries stimulate your body’s natural healing response, encouraging new collagen and elastin production—the key proteins responsible for firm, smooth, youthful-looking skin.

How Microneedling Helps with Acne Scars

Acne scars form when the skin doesn’t heal properly after inflammation. Microneedling helps remodel scar tissue from the inside out by:

Stimulating Collagen Regeneration: The new collagen fills in and smooths out pitted or uneven areas caused by acne scars.
Improving Skin Texture and Tone: Over time, microneedling helps refine rough texture and reduce the appearance of dark spots or post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Enhancing Product Absorption: The microchannels created during treatment allow serums and peptides to penetrate deeper, amplifying their effects.

Microneedling creates microchannels in the skin, allowing healing serum to penetrate deeper and stimulating blood flow

At Underground Beauty Bar, we often pair microneedling with plant-based glycolic acid peels from Wildbloom— containing powerful ingredients that support healing, reduce redness, and promote even faster skin regeneration.

What to Expect During Treatment

Microneedling is quick, comfortable, and requires little downtime.

Step 1: Your skin is cleansed and numbed for comfort.

Step 2: The microneedling device is gently passed over the skin, creating microscopic punctures.

Step 2: Skin is sterilized and microneedling is performed. Most people feel a tolerable tingling sensation during microneedling, thanks to the numbing cream.

Step 3: Soothing, nutrient-rich serums are applied to enhance healing and hydration.

Mild redness or sensitivity for 24–48 hours is normal, similar to a light sunburn. Within a few days, your skin begins to feel smoother, and over the next several weeks, collagen remodeling continues to improve your complexion.

Step 3: Skin is gently wiped clean and nutrient-rich serum is applied

How Many Sessions Do You Need?

For best results, most patients need a series of 3–6 treatments, spaced about four weeks apart. Each session builds upon the last, revealing gradually clearer, firmer, more even skin.

Why Choose Professional Microneedling

While at-home rollers may seem appealing, they cannot reach the depth or precision needed for true collagen remodeling—and improper use can lead to irritation or infection. Professional microneedling devices, like those used in our clinic, are FDA-cleared and administered by trained medical or aesthetic professionals for safe, effective results.

Avoid at-home dermarollers as they can actually create microtears in your skin, instead of punctures.

The Bottom Line

Microneedling is one of the most effective, natural ways to treat acne scars and rejuvenate your skin—without lasers, harsh chemicals, or extended downtime. If you’re ready to smooth, tighten, and renew your complexion, our team can help design a customized plan that fits your goals.