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Percutaneous collagen induction via microneedling poses an alternative treatment method due to its low rates of reported adverse events and side effects.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>To assess the safety and effectiveness of microneedling treatments in reducing acne scars.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 22 patients (18 females and 4\u00a0males) with a mean age of 38 \u00b1 7.6\u00a0years were assessed regarding the appearance of facial acne scarring. Acne scars were assessed via the Acne Scar Assessment Scale (ASAS) and the Goodman and Baron acne scar grading scale before and after two\/three treatments. Additionally, the post\u2010interventional development of side reactions, adverse events, and patient\u2010reported outcomes (eg, pain\/discomfort, skin redness) was reported.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Compared to baseline, the mean ASAS value was improved statistically significantly on average by 1.41 and 1.46 after the second treatment as assessed by the independent raters and the patients, respectively. In patients who received a total of three treatments, a statistically significant mean improvement in ASAS value of 1.35 and 1.66 compared to baseline was assessed by the independent raters and patients, respectively. No unexpected adverse events were reported. The severity and rate of side reactions decreased over the course of this study.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>Microneedling treatments can pose a safe and effective option in the reduction of acne scarring. 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