Dr. Sanjay Singh, of the Royal Surgeons College in Winnipeg, Canada, is warning people about attempting to do their own micro needling at home, instead of having a licensed cosmetic surgeon perform the procedure: “There are now many kits available for micro needling at drug stores. While micro needling is a proven process for reducing wrinkles and acne scars, it should not be attempted at home. Such a thing can easily lead to permanent skin damage and even dangerous skin infections.”
The process involves pricking the affected area with dozens of tiny needles; the treated area then begins to repair itself by creating collagen, which fills out pockmarks and small wrinkles.
