I am looking at a generic derma pen I found online for around $100 with 20 sealed needle heads (since the original derma pen is over $500). I have some acne scars and pimples that have not healed in months and linger under my skin. I was hoping to try a generic mirco needling pen, but not sure what cream/serum I should apply before using the pen (for lubrication effect and nutrient absorption) as well as after using the pen. I am also currently on Doxycycline and have been for a couple of months.
March 13, 2016
Answer: Home microneedling or office based microneedling ? Thank you for your question.Best results are when done by a physician who does microneedling with PRP or topical growth factors or when combined with RF therapy or laser resurfacing.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
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March 13, 2016
Answer: Home microneedling or office based microneedling ? Thank you for your question.Best results are when done by a physician who does microneedling with PRP or topical growth factors or when combined with RF therapy or laser resurfacing.Dr Karamanoukian#RealSelf100 Member
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November 27, 2017
Answer: HOMEWORK Good choice.... I often give my acne scar patients homework in between INFINI RF Microneedling sessions. Here is my pick -1. MICRONEEDLE RF, rest for 2 weeks2. Skin rolling or even better micro needling pen (DO NOT use more than 3 mm in the temporal areas or you will hit the nerve and temporal artery)3. See a dermatologist to prescribe you Vitamin A - Zorac or Differin Gel or Cream. Use 4-6 nights per week, micro needle every 3-4 weeks. If you use > 1.5 mm you WILL need local numbing cream and antibiotic ointments. Expect bleeding. This is normal. 4. If you can budget for it, do PRP after Infini RF, then use the topicals.Just remember you get what you pay for, there is a marked difference between a 100 buck needling device, compared to a 70k machine with $ 120 in disposables performed by a Specialist. I do however believe you will benefit from your decision, better than not doing anything at all. Will be doing a video on HOME treatments in the next few months.All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia
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November 27, 2017
Answer: HOMEWORK Good choice.... I often give my acne scar patients homework in between INFINI RF Microneedling sessions. Here is my pick -1. MICRONEEDLE RF, rest for 2 weeks2. Skin rolling or even better micro needling pen (DO NOT use more than 3 mm in the temporal areas or you will hit the nerve and temporal artery)3. See a dermatologist to prescribe you Vitamin A - Zorac or Differin Gel or Cream. Use 4-6 nights per week, micro needle every 3-4 weeks. If you use > 1.5 mm you WILL need local numbing cream and antibiotic ointments. Expect bleeding. This is normal. 4. If you can budget for it, do PRP after Infini RF, then use the topicals.Just remember you get what you pay for, there is a marked difference between a 100 buck needling device, compared to a 70k machine with $ 120 in disposables performed by a Specialist. I do however believe you will benefit from your decision, better than not doing anything at all. Will be doing a video on HOME treatments in the next few months.All the bestDr Davin Lim Laser DermatologistBRISBANE, Australia
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