Microneedling for Back and Shoulder Acne Scars

It was quite annoying to have back acne scars, and I constantly thought about it every single time I was picking out an outfit for the day. There were no active breakouts on my skin, but the scars made it look like I still had acne. They were a mix of black blotches and indentation marks that stood out against my fair skin tone.

It seriously changed everything in my day-to-day life. It changed the way I dressed. I stayed away from bikinis, backless shirts, and summer dresses because I didn't want others to see the scars. I even remember saying no to beach invitations because I didn't want to show off my back. Even if it wasn't my first choice, I would wear clothes that covered my shoulders to work events, parties, or social gatherings.

It ended up affecting my emotions and confidence even more than the acne breakouts themselves. The scars on my back, on the other hand, always reminded me of how hard it was for me to keep my skin healthy. No lotion or scrub helped. That's when I began looking for serious solutions, such as microneedling acne scar treatments.

I looked at a few other choices to start. Lasers looked like they worked, but they were highly expensive and took a long time to heal. I thought a chemical peel for back acne scars would help, but I was scared it wouldn't get to the deeper indents.

Then I discovered microneedling, which I first assumed was only for the face. What stood out was how microneedling acne works by triggering the body's natural healing process. Creating tiny micro-injuries to boost collagen made sense to me. After seeing its success on facial scars and body scarring, I believed that devices like the Dr. Pen M8S could also help with my back.

It also seemed safer and less scary than laser treatments. I loved the thought of getting results little by little with each session instead of going through one unpleasant process. Knowing it worked well and didn't feel too harsh made me confident about choosing microneedling for my back acne scars.

The first session made me nervous, but it was a lot easier than I thought it would be, actually relaxing in my opinion. The clinic esthetician put a numbing ointment on my back and shoulders and then used the Dr. Pen device to treat me.

It felt like little pinches moving across my skin. It was tolerable overall, although some parts were more sensitive, including the area around the shoulder blades. It took about an hour for the session since the area I was targeting was larger.

When I looked in the mirror afterward, my back was very red, almost like a sunburn. It felt warm and tight, but not painful. They put on a calming serum shortly after that, which made the feeling go away. I was instructed to stay out of the gym, stay out of the sun, and not sweat for at least 48 hours.

In all, I felt hopeful when I left the clinic. The process wasn't as scary as I thought it would be, and I was curious to see if this would finally improve my back acne scars.

After the second session, I noticed my skin felt much smoother. The scars weren't completely gone, but the rough texture was much better and softer. By the third and fourth sessions, I could see that the darker spots were fading and the indents looked less sharp.

The changes were gradual, but they felt significant in my eyes. For the first time, I felt encouraged to wear tops that showed a little more of my shoulders. My friends at pilates even noticed I was wearing different outfits, but couldn't tell at all that I was getting any treatments done on my acne, since it looked so natural.

The main side effect was redness that lasted about two days for me. Sleeping on my back was a bit uncomfortable the first night, so I switched to side-sleeping.

At first, I also noticed itchiness if I returned to working out too soon. Sweating made the treated skin more irritated, so I learned to wait at least two or three days before exercising.

One challenge was being careful with skincare. I ran everything through my esthetician. I made sure to stick to fragrance-free, hydrating serums to not irritate my skin.

Other than that, the process was straightforward. The side effects were mild compared to the benefits I was seeing.

So far, I've done six sessions, each one roughly five weeks apart. The changes were more noticeable after the third session. The microneedling for acne scars was making the indents less deep and the skin tone more even.

I think my back looks at least 65% better after six sessions. I had very severe scarring, so the scars aren't fully gone, but you can see a big change. When I touch my skin, it feels smoother, and the dark spots have gotten a lot lighter.

The best thing is that I feel a lot more sure of myself. I can wear dresses with open backs again, and I don't think twice about bikinis. My close friends, who knew how insecure I felt, noticed the difference in both my skin and my confidence.

I hope to keep going to a few more sessions since I know that consistency will help me get even better results. Microneedling on my back has been the first treatment that has actually worked for me.

After each session, I kept my routine gentle. I used a hydrating, fragrance-free serum recommended by my practitioner, which was usually something similar to a pure hyaluronic acid formula.

I avoided exfoliating products, scrubs, or acids for at least a week. Sunscreen became a priority, even for my back, because sun exposure could undo the progress on my scars.

Lifestyle adjustments also helped. I drank more water, avoided heavy workouts for a few days, and wore loose clothing to prevent friction on the treated area.

These small changes made healing way smoother for me.

Hands down, absolutely, I would definitely recommend it!

If someone is struggling with back acne scars, I'd say microneedling is worth trying. It takes patience and commitment to multiple sessions, but the results build over time.

I'd suggest starting with a professional treatment using devices like the Dr. Pen M8S or Dr. Pen A11. Doing it under professional guidance makes the process safer and more effective.

For me, microneedling acne scars has been the first treatment that truly changed how my skin looks.