Am I a good candidate for microneedling? January 24, 2023 Good candidates for microneedling treatments with the SkinPen® are in good general health and have realistic expectations of the results they can expect from their treatment. Ideal candidates for microneedling often desire to treat the following concerns: Fine lines and wrinkles Mild sagging facial skin Enlarged pores Acne scarring Uneven skin texture Age spots and sunspots Before a microneedling treatment in Houston at Studio Essex, we instruct all patients to discontinue retinol, Vitamin C, and any active acids starting 3 days prior to their treatment.