I just used a derma roller for the first time. All the websites and videos I have seen of the derma roller causes redness and sometimes bleeding which aparintly is a good sign however i have used a 1mm derma roller on my skin and with good amount of preasure but my skin looks normal and i cant see any ponture holes at all close up and no redness. Does this mean the 1mm roller is not deep enough or i have bought a blunt roller maybe. I feel as if its not doing its magic if it is not causing any redness.
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Thank you for your question. Derma roller is very good for acne scars as it can improve the texture and the appearance. The length of the needle all depends on what reaction you will have. Derma roller should be from .5-1.0 in length. With home derma rollers all you should experience...
I have my patients micro-needle their skin at home two to three times per week using a special hand held device that we manufacture. It is not a derma roller, as it uses a vertical "stamping motion" which gives a much more even pattern of vertical needle insertions into the skin as well as a...
No problems with doxy- in fact it is good that you are on an antibiotic because if you use a 1.0mm roller or longer you will bleed, and hence doxy can reduce the chance of infection.As for Retin A- stop this cream the night before the rolling session, then recommence when your skin has...
