131 citations
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May 2015 in “Experimental Dermatology” Microneedles help improve skin appearance and deliver skin treatments effectively, but safety concerns need more research and regulation.
1 citations
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September 2024 in “Cosmetics” Permanent makeup fades over time and needs reapplication.
1 citations
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May 2016 in “Hair transplant forum international”
7 citations
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August 2018 in “Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy” Microneedling combined with skinbooster effectively treats striae rubrae, with confocal microscopy confirming collagen changes.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining microneedling with minoxidil leads to better hair regrowth than using minoxidil alone.
4 citations
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December 2021 in “Applied sciences” Micro-needling with low-level light therapy effectively increases hair growth in people with mild to moderate hair loss.
21 citations
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September 2024 in “Cureus” Microneedling is an effective and safe method for improving skin conditions like acne scars and wrinkles.
August 2001 in “Dermatologic Surgery” Elliptografting gives better hair appearance and satisfaction than other methods.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Combining minoxidil with microneedling leads to better hair regrowth than using minoxidil alone.
January 2025 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” February 2026 in “International Journal of Pharmaceutics” January 2022 in “Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology” Microneedling showed slight improvement in hair loss but no major changes in hair follicles or scalp condition.
November 2025 in “Revista Políticas Públicas & Cidades” Microagulhamento e intradermoterapia juntos melhoram o crescimento capilar em mulheres menopausadas.
May 2026 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Adding microneedling to minoxidil treatment doesn't improve hair growth in women.
Microneedling for hair loss may cause skin cancer.
September 1998 in “Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”
September 2024 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology” Microneedling mildly regrows hair in androgenetic alopecia but not in other types.
24 citations
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April 2017 in “Aesthetic plastic surgery” MAFT is a reliable method for forehead contouring with high patient satisfaction and long-term results.
Microneedling for hair loss may cause skin cancer.
35 citations
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April 2006 in “Ocular Surface” Cosmetics and procedures can cause eye issues, from mild discomfort to serious conditions, due to allergies, toxins, or poor care.
5 citations
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July 2022 in “Frontiers in Medicine” Combining microneedle-delivered ECM and radiofrequency improves skin elasticity and thickness more than ECM alone.
7 citations
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June 2017 in “The Journal of Dermatology”
108 citations
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August 2017 in “Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” Microneedling is promising for treating various skin issues but needs more research to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
24 citations
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January 2013 in “Lasers in medical science” The fractional ultrapulse CO2 laser is a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for upper eyelid issues and brow lifting.
November 2021 in “Arquivos Médicos dos Hospitais e da Faculdade de Ciências Médicas da Santa Casa de São Paulo” Microneedling with minoxidil, platelet-rich plasma, and mesotherapy improves hair growth significantly.
September 2021 in “Medicina Estética Revista Científica de la Sociedad Española de Medicina Estética (SEME)” The treatment improved hair growth and thickness in most patients with minimal side effects.
PRP and microneedling are generally safe but can cause rare severe complications.
8 citations
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October 2017 in “Dermatologic surgery” Maintain a natural, masculine look while rejuvenating the eye area with careful, tailored techniques.
November 2023 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Combining stem cell exosomes with microneedling improves facial skin aging effectively and safely.