Skin quality · regeneration
A considered treatment plan for texture, tone and the quality of the skin’s surface.
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Dagan MD · Interactive procedure monograph
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A considered treatment plan for texture, tone and the quality of the skin’s surface. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries intended to support repair. PRP may be incorporated when appropriate. Depth, series and aftercare are tailored to skin condition, health history and goals. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Microneedling creates controlled channels in the skin to trigger repair. PRP is prepared from the patient’s blood and may be applied or delivered according to the chosen protocol. Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries intended to support repair. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Skin diagnosis and depth selection. Sterile microneedling passes. PRP preparation when included. Series and maintenance planning Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries intended to support repair. PRP may be incorporated when appropriate. Depth, series and aftercare are tailored to skin condition, health history and goals. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Redness, warmth, tightness and pinpoint crusting can occur. Sun protection and gentle aftercare are essential. Infection, pigment change, prolonged redness, acne flare, scarring or cold-sore reactivation. Alternatives described on this page include No treatment and Prescription skin care. Candidacy and planning require consultation.
Educational information only. These summaries cannot determine candidacy, diagnose a condition or replace an individual medical evaluation.
Portrait · purpose · possibility
The opening portrait keeps the discussion grounded in the feature, proportion or concern this service is designed to evaluate.
Overview
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries intended to support repair. PRP may be incorporated when appropriate. Depth, series and aftercare are tailored to skin condition, health history and goals.
Dagan MD · Procedure monograph
A considered treatment plan for texture, tone and the quality of the skin’s surface.
Tal Dagan, MD, FACS · 420 Madison Avenue, Suites 503–505 · New York, NY 10017 · (212) 585-3242 · myfacesurgeon.com
Overview
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries intended to support repair. PRP may be incorporated when appropriate. Depth, series and aftercare are tailored to skin condition, health history and goals.
Prepare
A well-planned procedure begins before treatment day.
Procedure
Microneedling creates controlled channels in the skin to trigger repair. PRP is prepared from the patient’s blood and may be applied or delivered according to the chosen protocol.
Techniques
Technique is selected only after examination, goals and safety considerations are aligned.
Recovery
The early view is never the final result. Follow-up allows swelling, sensation, scars and contour to be assessed over time.
Risks + alternatives
Every procedure has limitations and alternatives. Consultation should make both clear.
Questions
Start with the indication: the precise anatomical or functional finding the procedure is intended to treat—and why that approach fits better than the alternatives.
Microneedling, with or without PRP, may be considered for textural concerns such as selected acne scars, enlarged pores, fine lines or uneven tone when the skin can heal normally. It does not lift descended tissue or replace lost facial volume. Treatment should wait when there is active infection, inflamed acne, recent significant sun exposure, impaired healing or a strong tendency toward problematic raised scars.
The indication above defines the anatomical problem the procedure can address. It cannot promise symmetry, stop aging or correct concerns that arise from a different tissue layer.
Timing varies by procedure and healing; early swelling, firmness or asymmetry should not be mistaken for the final contour.
Educational information only. Not medical advice. Consultation is required for individualized recommendations. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
Educational information only. Candidacy, technique, risks, recovery and alternatives require an individual examination. Illustrations do not predict or guarantee a result.
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