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DermaPen is Good for Acne Scars - Darwin
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DermaPen treatment makes my skin smoother and the...
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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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Hi was just wondering where in Darwin did you get this done? The results on your skin after one treatment are unbelievable...very impressed
Hi lj83, Darwin Laser Cosmetic, 59 Smith St.
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.
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..
THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENT.WHAT DEPTH OF NEEDLE WAS IT ?
Yes had it done wednesday it does hurt alot!!
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.
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.
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.
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...
Dermal needling is increasingly being done here in the U.S. for facial rejuvenation - the results rival Fraxel laser. For deep scarring, find a physician doing Dermapen treatments to 2.5 mm. For light scarring, hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, and thin skin, the 1 mm that can be used by estheticians is perfect.
would you recommend the dermapen personal? i have icepick scarring and hyperpigmentation all over. my entire face hart orange peel texure.
Yes, I would recommend that - I have worked on clients with icepick scarring and hyperpigmentation with very good results. This does not mean that the scarring is 100% removed, but it is greatly improved. Also Dermapen has serums that target scarring and hyperpigmentation; we use those during the procedure, and my clients will use them for the first 3 days following their procedure.
thank you very much for your reply. i would love to have this done by a professional but there aren't any offering in my area and i can't afford to travel at the moment. which depth and speed would you recommend? also, how often? thank you.
You're very welcome! I use a maximum of 1.0 mm (stretching the skin to reach the base of the acne scarring). This depth requires a topical anesthetic and I generally keep to "5" speed, no more than once a month for six months. For acne scarring, the results of microneedling at this depth seem to be permanent, altho you might lose some of the plumping effect over time. Depending on your skin, you have the option to have the procedure every few months or have a 3 or 4 done in the year, if necessary.
i see yes i think i'll have to have this done by a professional. the at home dermapen has fixed needle depth 0.3mm and 0.5mm which won't go deep enough to be effective i suppose? i've read some reviews on here of people having multiple sessions and not seeing any results for icepick scarring. some told them they should've had 2.0mm done. i'm worried that this may damage my skin somehow and they damage would show up years later. i really hope not. thank you.
Also, I'm not sure if you realize that the "Derma pens" sold online are not made by the Dermapen company (I know, confusing). You're right that the superficial needling won't be very helpful in your case. It's possible you might need 1.5 or 2.0 to reach the full depth of the scars, but there are more risks of creating scar tissue going to that depth. Whether or not you can get good results with 1.0 would be dependent upon an evaluation by a professional.
I'm a Dermapen practitioner - Dermapen should never be used on active acne, and it is not a cure for acne. In fact, there is no cure for acne; it can only be controlled.
what to use after care ?
hi what should we use after the procedure which products?triluma,vit c serum or vit e for oral
Is microneedling 2.5 by MD also not good for cystic acne. I've researched it could cause flare ups. Thanks
Wow, your skin does look smoother in your pictures. Was this your first treatment with the DermaPen?
That is awesome! How did you find out about this treatment?
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?