Tears in skin from Derma Roller user. Will it need treatment? (photos)

June 7, 2017
Asked By:ariromo2 in Chicago, IL

So I believe I have tears in my skin on my cheek near my eye and nose from dermaroller use. It's been a month since done but lines here look very pronounced. I'm not sure if it's from rolling or possibly retinol use but skin doesn't feel or look dry just prominent lines "tears". Will this improve after time or will it need treatment. Photo doesn't really show what I see when I look in the mirror but area is not smooth.

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