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DermaPen is Good for Acne Scars - Darwin

  • Before DermaPen Treatment - A lot of acne scars.
  • 1 day after DermaPen Treatment
  • 3 days later
  • 1 week later (Right)
  • 1 week later (Left)

DermaPen treatment makes my skin smoother and the...

  • 15 Sep 2012

DermaPen treatment makes my skin smoother and the healing time is fast. The clinician put some numbing cream on my cheeks 40mins before the treatment. Therefore, it is not hurting at all but you might feel like someone is using the facial cleaning brush and brushing your face. The clinician said that I can put on mineral foundation 2 days later after the treatment.

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I went for my 1st DermaPen treatment on 8 of September, and after 1 week, i see some improvement on my cheeks. My cheeks looked smoother 1 week later, and some small acne scars are less visible now. Will have my 2nd DermaPen treatment in October.

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hi there DonutGirl, I just want to ask how old were your acne scars when you started to have dermapen treatment?
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Wow! Those are really nice results. I have been using the single needling technique on my upper lip lines. I started doing the lines every 2 weeks for 3 months. I use Retin A and Vit. C right after needling. I am absolutely amazed with the results. At first I was a little scared because after that initial swelling went down, the wrinkles actually looked worse for a few weeks. Then the lines started to decrease. Now, a year and a half later...I am doing another round just like last time. Why? Because the lines are almost gone. In fact there are a few that are totally gone, so I am going to work on the rest. I suspect, because of the results so far, that this will take the lines that are left completely away. My biggest regret is that I didn't take any before pictures so that I had a record of this. Needling has already changed my life...I don't hide my lips behind my hands anymore...I smile and show my beautiful, non-wrinkled mouth!! Valerie LPN
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Wow thats quite an improvement. Are you currently maintaining the results?
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dermapen will creat thousands hundreds of thin road into the skin and lead in the cosmetic and products, also it can cure acne, wrinkle, etc
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I recommend Derma Roller to be done by a skin care professional. Never buy a made-in-china cheap roller from Amazon.. There are techniques for derma roller and protocols.. I read tons of reviews of derma-rollers in amazon and these people don't know what they are doing. I love the way professionals do derma-roller in Australia. Contrary clients down here in the U.S. who think they are doing a great job by shopping for the lowest quality rollers on amazon and ebay.
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What do you suggest we do? We are a FAR way from Australia and none of the better professional derma rollers are available to us online. I've been looking and only see the cheap ones from unreliable sellers. The two dermatologists I've asked have never heard of dermarolling and the local dermatology plastic surgery centers want only to do expensive lasers and peels.
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Actually here in the US we can do just fine with at home treatments. After doing research I see there are plenty of trusted companies selling dermarollers and the technique is simple; we don't need a professional to overcharge us for something we can do on our own. Plenty of women including myself have had great results and I've seen where "professionals" have really messed some people up with their expensive lasers and other in-office procedures. No one knows my skin better than me and in this case a professional is unnecessary. Also how do Australian Derma Rollers differ from those in the US? Please explain.
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I've done a little research myself, wanting to do this on my own to save money, but had reservations after hearing about peoples mistakes in home treatments. Also, due to having sensitive skin that does not heal quickly I'm really having second thoughts. What whould you do in my case? If I decide to try this out on my own, can you please guide me through the process? Thank you...
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I had dermapen on some scarring i have on my nose. The scarring is mainly enlarged pores. For me, the scarring looked significantly faded for the first couple of weeks, but i'm afraid this is due to swelling. However, 3-4 weeks after the procedure i noticed my skin was a little smoother and the scarring was slightly faded. I will need multiple treatments to get the results i want. I must also say that my scarring is very minor to begin with. People don't even notice it, so be prepared to have multiple sessions of dermapen for subtle results. But it does improve acne scars, no doubt. It hurt like hell by the way....even with numbing cream !! Cheeks were ok, but the under eyes and nose were painfull.
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hmm... my clinician put the numb cream and then she wrapped my face with the cling wrap on the top of the numb cream. She said that my skin will absorb faster and better if i put the cling wrap. Maybe this is why i didn't feel painful..
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Hi was just wondering where in Darwin did you get this done? The results on your skin after one treatment are unbelievable...very impressed
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Hi lj83, Darwin Laser Cosmetic, 59 Smith St.
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Wow, your skin does look smoother in your pictures. Was this your first treatment with the DermaPen?

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Yup, i am so happy that my skin looks smoother, and this week is the 2nd weeks, I realised that a few of the small scars they are disappear. Yes, that's my 1st treatment with DermaPen. My clinician said that I might see better result after 6 weeks.
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That is awesome! How did you find out about this treatment?

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Through youtube.
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So I was curious about what Dermapen was and posted the question below in our Q&A section. I thought I would post it here for anyone else curious of what it was:

What is Dermapen?

 

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I've been searching for a dermatologist that would perform this micro needling / derma rolling procedure, but how odd that 2 doctors I've contacted does not know about this procedure. Does anyone know of a professional that provides this service in the Orange County, California area? Any referrals would be greatly appreciated, thank you!!
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Doctors in Los Angeles and Orange County, CA. referrals in both cities would be fine.
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Helen - you can see Dr. Pien at AMA skincare in Irvine. She is awesome!
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