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(At Home) Derma Roller for Acne Scarring, Female, Age 31, Light Olive Skin
UPDATED FROM LaGirl89
2 years post
TCA cross
WORTH IT$6
My TCA cross review is up for those interested. :)
Replies (4)
January 4, 2016
Thank u so much for your dermarolling thread, with your inspiration I have done first roll 10 days back with derma stamp 1.0 setting. I have been applying vitamin c 25% and vita c2 lift creams since then both morning and evening. But my concern is I have developed this black pigmentation all over my face and it is not leaving me. I have moderate to high oily skin. I have taken this risk inspite of my mother's cautioning. She is a bit worried now and so am I. I have also developed this strange black heads beside my nose. I have no idea what to do. I think my skin is taking way too much time to recover. is there anyway I can bring back my fairness. Can i use my regular hydroquinone cream to make my skin white back.
I am from India. Before dermarolling I read that dark skinned people may develop hyper pigmentation but I think I completely mis understood it. I considered myself white because through I am from India I am fair.
Now I just have to know if I can in any way get rid of this blackness on my face . My only hope of getting rid of scars through dermarolling is completely destroyed.
I am also commenting the same matter on one of your threads
Awaiting quick reply
I am from India. Before dermarolling I read that dark skinned people may develop hyper pigmentation but I think I completely mis understood it. I considered myself white because through I am from India I am fair.
Now I just have to know if I can in any way get rid of this blackness on my face . My only hope of getting rid of scars through dermarolling is completely destroyed.
I am also commenting the same matter on one of your threads
Awaiting quick reply
January 12, 2016
Hi there. Sorry to hear that it hasn't had a favorable result for you. Some people advise against hydroquinone but I have used it myself without any bad results- I used it for melasma though. The hyperpigmentation should eventually fade on its own but it may take some time. As for the blackheads, I would try cleansing your skin very well then extractions on the blackheads, then put a little triple A cream where your skin is scratched. I'm not a doctor though so of course I can't give professional advice- that's just what I would do based on my own experience. If your skin is not reacting well to derma rolling I would not try it again. I know that in India there are doctors that do TCA cross. There is also a chance of hyper pigmentation with this so I'd advise doing a test spot- in fact I always recommend doing a test spot with any procedures that way you can see if it is worth pursuing without as much risk. I hope this helps and once again sorry it did not work out for you. Best of luck
UPDATED FROM LaGirl89
2 years post
Tca cross review coming soon!
I have something I am excited to share. I am going to be doing an at home Tca cross review in the upcoming months as soon as o see the results of my labor. If you are interested in treating acne scars at home check it out! I am going to get rid of these scars completely one way or another and I will be sharing my experience for anyone who is interested. More to come :)
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October 23, 2015
You are very articulate and dedicated to helping others in the same situation. God bless you. Looking forward to the info u put out on TCA CROSS. BTW, how is married life?
October 23, 2015
Thank you so much! Married life is quite nice. For me, not much has changed as I lived with my husband 4 years prior to our wedding but the ceremony was beautiful and the honeymoon was really nice too. Thanks for asking :)
October 26, 2015
Hi, have you started TCA yet?
October 26, 2015
HI there Eva! Yes I have. I only did one side of my face though because I wanted to see how my skin would react to it. I had two prominent scars that were side by side and I only did one of the two because I had read that scars in close proximity could bridge and become one larger scar. So anyway the scar that I crossed has filled in somewhat and I can see that it has less depth than the one next to it. I plan to write up my TCA review within the next couple of weeks. :)
October 31, 2015
Quick question, Eva. Is it ok if I link some studies to my TCA review once I post it? I want to be sure to remain within the realself guidelines.
November 2, 2015
Hi conservativefry, third party links are not allowed. If you would like to reference the studies, you can provide the names and authors so people can locate them on their own. Thanks, Eva
UPDATED FROM LaGirl89
2 years post
Fun new tool-
Today I used a fun new tool. I got a derma stamp, and now I feel like where have you been all my life? I really like it. The one I got is orange, and I got it on eBay. It's a 2.0 mm one. I feel like the derma stamp has more precision than the roller. I am probably going to use it in conjunction with the roller, zeroing in on the scars with the stamp. It was slightly more than the roller at $10, because this time I ordered it from an American seller so it would arrive in the mail more quickly. The blood level was about the same. Here is a pic of a derma stamp similar to the one I have.
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October 6, 2015
Hi there! So I've read your history, and I wanted to ask your opinion on the derma roller helping with stretch marks(?) I just received mine today, and I've heard horror stories, along with successful ones! NOW....I'm COMPLETELY confused:-/
I want to treat stretch marks, fine lines, acne scars, as well as other scars due to a dog attack when I was a little girl. I'm fair completed, and I also have thin skin(especially around the eye area where fine lines are). Sorry for the lengthy paragraph but I just wanted to give you a little history! I'm so on the fence about derma rolling:( I was confident up until I read the horror stories!
Please help! :-0
Rebecca
I want to treat stretch marks, fine lines, acne scars, as well as other scars due to a dog attack when I was a little girl. I'm fair completed, and I also have thin skin(especially around the eye area where fine lines are). Sorry for the lengthy paragraph but I just wanted to give you a little history! I'm so on the fence about derma rolling:( I was confident up until I read the horror stories!
Please help! :-0
Rebecca
October 7, 2015
Hmm, I have read where people have seen improvement with stretch marks but I have never tried it myself. Not that I don't have stretch marks lol, I certainly do. Mine don't really bother me though because mine are white not pink and they are close to the color of my own skin. I could not roll for fine lines to be honest because the eye area is so sensitive, to me I think this would be very painful. What are the horror stories you are reading about? I have never had any adverse reactions to derma rolling. For me, it has softened my acne scars and refined my pores. The downtime kinda sucks because for a few days you will have redness and scratches. But hey, no pain no gain, with any type of treatment for scarring you will have a little down time whether it be lasers, Tca cross, excision or subcision, all have some down time. There is no miracle overnight solution for these scars unfortunately. Perhaps you can try a derma stamp and do just one small area, that way you can see if it's worth it to you to continue to pursue. Just make sure you take before and after photos because if you just judge by looking in the mirror it's very hard to notice changes because you see yourself every day and it's a gradual process. I believe that it's all in the technique whether you see changes or not. This is just my opinion based on my own personal experience, I am certainly no expert. :)
April 7, 2016
Hi Dani, after reading your reviews I want to start doing this for my acne scars on cheeks (mostly rolling scars). Do you think I should buy the derma stamp or derma roller and what the best brand? And should I start with 1.5 or 2mm? Also, where do you buy numbing cream, retin A, and vit C serum/cream? Thanks very much
April 9, 2016
Hi there! Congrats on taking the first step to your new complexion. The derma roller I used was a brand called MT. I think a the brands work pretty good though, I only chose that particular one because it was a pretty color to be honest. They are relatively cheap under $10. The stamp is the same. I don't use any numbing cream. You can use ice to numb your skin if you don't have a high tolerance for pain. You will find that though it stings a bit at first you get used to it pretty quickly. The vitamin c cream & serum I got from Tj Maxx. The retin a you can only get from a doctor to my knowledge, you have to get a prescription and then get it filled at a pharmacy. I hope that helps :) best of luck to you
November 5, 2018
Numbing cream on Amazon, I like the C+E Ferulic by SkinCeuticals and I believe its one of the best and the rollers are both cheap and its probably more personal preference I suggest trying both. just my 2 cents.
Thanks!!