Microcoring - 18/04/26

Doi : 10.1016/j.det.2026.02.005

Ilana D. Breen, MD ^a,^⁎ , Keemberly Kim, MD ^b, Bridget Myers, MD ^c, Suzanne L. Kilmer, MD ^d

^a Department of Dermatology, University of California, Irvine Dermatology, 118 Med Surg 1 Building. 810, Irvine, CA 92697, USA

^b Division of Dermatology, Westlake Dermatology, 2132 Bissonnet Street # 200, Houston, TX 77005, USA

^c Department of Dermatology, Wellman Center for Photomedicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, 40 Blossom Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA

^d Department of Dermatology, Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California, 3835 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA

^∗ Corresponding author. Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California, 3835 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816. Laser and Skin Surgery Center of Northern California 3835 J Street Sacramento CA 95816

En prensa. Pruebas corregidas por el autor. Disponible en línea desde el Saturday 18 April 2026

Resumen

Microcoring is a minimally invasive technique with a unique mechanism that involves excess skin removal and promotion of dermal remodeling. Microcoring uses hollow needles connected to vacuum suction to mechanically remove precise columns of skin and induce scarless healing. It has shown clinical promise in rhytid reduction, skin rejuvenation, and scar revision. Unlike energy-based devices, microcoring does not involve heat, accounting for its improved safety profile, particularly in skin of color. Its safety and effectiveness make it a promising option for cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, and a viable alternative to higher risk and more invasive surgical interventions.

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Keywords : Microcoring, Scarless healing, Tightening, Rejuvenation, Rhytid, Reconstructive