Why Collagen Induction Treatments Like Microneedling are Best Spaced Weeks Rather than Months Apart

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A lady wants to get microneedling treatment for large pores on cheeks and mild acne scarring on chin and temple area. She wants to know if their results will still be optimal if they space out their treatment sessions to every 5 months, instead 4-6 weeks apart as recommended.

New York oculoplastic and reconstructive surgeon Amiya Prasad, M.D. reviews her concerns in this video, and explains how spacing out microneedling sessions to every 5 months can prevent you from gaining the most out of the treatment:

1:25 — Dr. Prasad details his background training in cosmetic oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery, as well as his experience doing microneedling in his practice

2:17 — The beginnings of the popularity of microneedling

2:55 — Why microneedling has become increasingly popular over the years

3:25 — How collagen induction therapy works on the skin

3:55 — Dr. Prasad discusses the mechanism and stages of wound healing

4:20 — Why it is better to undergo microneedling sessions every 4-6 weeks instead of 5 months

5:26 — How microneedling is not necessarily the go-to treatment for large pores, and how customization of modalities is important

6:03 — The importance of observing the response of patients to clinical cosmetic procedures

6:34 — Dr. Prasad’s recommendation

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