Can Microneedling Be Safely Done at Home?

There are so many options for at home treatments these days.  Treatments made for use by the consumer are substantially less effective to ensure safety of the consumer.  Professionals in the industry are trained on this this devices and machines allowing to become much more aggressive during treatment for improved results.  That being said you well receive are better outcome with professional treatments, just always trust whom you are being treated by.

Hi @smarie! I do not recommend at home microneedling. You are at risk for complications and a potential infection. Best of luck to you, Dr. Nima!

Thank you for your question!  I don't recommend doing this yourself, due to the risk of complications. I recommend getting a formal evaluation with a cosmetic dermatologist for this type of treatment.  Best, Dr. Emer

Microneedling is a form of collagen induction therapy. Tiny needles are used to puncture the top layer of skin, these tiny wounds trigger your body to produce collagen and elastin in order to repair the minor injury.  The body recognizes these tiny pin pricks and starts the wound healing process causing the release of growth factors.
Microneedling in the office varies greatly from the at home dermal rollers you can purchase. In the office we are able to penetrate the skin to the appropriate depth in order to stimulate growth factors, collage and elastin. In the office we can also use the addition of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma). PRP is concentrated plasma from your own blood. This plasma contains growth factors which aid in the repair process. 
For optimal results, schedule an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss all your treatment options. 

It is best to have this procedure preformed by a licensed medical aesthetican in a sterile facility. There can be pin point bleeding, which does allow an entrance for bacteria. The bacteria entering the pores can infection, pustules and other issues that will render the treatment ineffective. When it comes to the skin we always encourage our patients to see a licensed medical aesthetican.

Thank you for your question.  This is a procedure that should only be done in the office of a professional trained to do so.  The depth of the needles to make a significant result is not approved to be sold for home use.    Best of luck to you! 

I would not recommend micro-needling home treatment for stretch marks or cellulite. The treatment should be done in a medical office such as a plastic surgeons or dermatologic office and performed by one of their trained professionals. The use of a handheld micro-needling mechanical device has controlled settings allowing the operator to reach multiple depths in order to achieve optimal results. You may also want to consider micro-needling with PRP (platelet rich plasma). The treatment would require 3 to 6 treatments 4-6 weeks apart to get best results.

At home microneedling is a great asset to the
in-office procedures. You will see the best results from a medical treatment
performed by a professional. The rollers
come in all sizes and a professional will carry some longer rollers that are
needed to achieve the best results. I
would not recommend performing these treatments at home, there are many tricks
that can be associated with rolling so getting it done in a sterile
professional environment will be the best way to go. Not to mention you will find a huge
difference in your results as well.

This is a highly technical procedure. Side effects or complications will be reduced when handled by professionals.

Thank you for your message! It is likely that if you are looking for more dramatic results, you will need medical grade microneedling versus an at home product! Microneedling is great to create micro-injuries which your skin heals by making collagen/elastin therefore improving skin texture and fine lines as well as stretch marks. I would recommend a consultation with a provider in your area for further evaluation!