What You Need to Know About Microneedling for Scars

Microneedling for scars uses a minimally invasive method that stimulates the skin’s natural healing mechanisms. During treatment, a specialized SkinPen^® microneedling pen creates precise, microscopic channels in the skin’s surface. These controlled injuries signal your body to boost collagen and elastin production, which helps smooth, firm, and retexturize the skin over time.

We offer a wide range of treatments, including:

• Microneedling for surgical scars
• Microneedling for ice pick scars
• Microneedling for tummy tuck scars
• Microneedling on surgical scars
• Microneedling for pitted scars
• Microneedling on white scars
• Microneedling for hypertrophic scars

Whether your scar is new or decades old, SkinPen^® microneedling can be an effective way to restore more uniform texture and tone—especially when performed by a skilled provider.

While traditional microneedling stimulates surface-level skin repair, microneedle RF treatment with Morpheus8 takes your treatment further by adding radiofrequency energy for deeper remodeling. This advanced technique tightens the skin and enhances the body’s regenerative response for even more dramatic results.

Our Albuquerque team offers Morpheus8 treatment, a state-of-the-art RF microneedling platform that allows us to target scarring more precisely, delivering thermal energy deep into the dermis. This not only accelerates collagen production but also tightens and firms the treated areas.

Searching for “microneedling near me”? At Western Dermatology Consultants, we treat patients of all skin types and tones who want to improve the appearance of scarring, wrinkles, or stretch marks. Ideal candidates for microneedling for scars include individuals who:

• Want to minimize visible surgical or acne-related scars
• Prefer non-surgical treatments with little to no downtime
• Have realistic expectations for gradual skin improvement

Treatments are safe, efficient, and typically well-tolerated with little disruption to your daily routine.

Most patients begin to see visible skin improvements within three to six treatments, depending on the scar’s depth and age. As new collagen is generated, microneedling for scars gradually reduces raised or indented areas, refines texture, and improves overall tone.

For optimal results, many patients pair this treatment with microneedling for stretch marks or microneedling for hair loss, both of which utilize the same regenerative technology in targeted areas. Your provider will guide you through a fully customized treatment plan based on your goals and skin profile.

Microneedling cost is determined by the size of the treatment area and the number of sessions needed to achieve your goals. During your consultation, our team will provide transparent pricing and a full outline of your treatment plan.

Microneedling with SkinPen^® and Morpheus8 is just one of the many skin rejuvenation tools available at Western Dermatology Consultants. We also offer chemical peels, fractional laser resurfacing, and energy-based treatments that can complement your microneedling for scars results.

If you’re ready to address stubborn scars and feel more confident in your skin, our team is here to help.