A 24-year-old was left with a “horrific” scar on her left cheek after a microneedling procedure intended to reduce acne marks ended with her having to go to the hospital for a chemical burn.
Melia Nielsen, a finance worker from Grimsby, England, decided to get rid of the scars left by her hormonal acne by visiting a skincare clinic in November 2023. Hoping to gain more confidence without makeup, she opted for microneedling, a procedure that involves using tiny needles to remove the superficial layers of skin.
The technique, which became popular after high-profile celebrities such as Naomi Campbell and Kourtney Kardashian advocated for it, is said to help with scarring and promote collagen and elastin growth.
