I bought a .25mm dermaroller since it was recommended for first time users. I heard it was mainly used to enable ointments or serums to penetrate the skin deeper. I was wondering if it would be effective in getting rid of a small acne scar, and reduce my pore size. I also use a vitamin c serum after a rolling session.
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Answer: Improving Acne Scars with lasers, fillers, subcision and microneedling/prp--takes a series of treatments
Avoid dermarolling on this scar. Instead, use Plato's Scar Therapy Mini Kit followed by Kenalog IIT, laser therapy, and scar modulation. Best, Dr. KaramanoukianLos Angeles
In my office, medical micro-needling has been proven to be an excellent treatment foracne scarring and for improvement of skin texture. To be really effective, the treatment needs to be combined with the application of human growth factor serum to the skin at the time of the treatment. We use ...
Hi There
Thank you for your question.
Rule of thumb is roll till you go pink and then stop. Pressure should be light touch.
In our experience 3 x week is enough.
I hope that helps
Kind Regards
Dr Dinesh Maini
