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Can I use Retinol and Emu oil after dermarolling?

Can I use retinol and emu oil directly after dermarolling?

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August 21st, 2016

Only tested serum like Copper peptides after rolling or needling.

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I agree, only products that are meant to be delivered should be applied. This is because emu oil can act as a contact irritant. My protocol is copper peptide and or vitamin C after, then Vitamin A when skin has healed. Every specialist will have their own protocols. Dr Davin Lim, Laser and aesthetic dermatologist, Brisbane. Australia.
Davin Lim, MBBS, FACD
May 28th, 2016

Micro-needling and using Retinol and Emu oil

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Whenever micro-needling of the skin is done, it is very important that nothing is put on the skin that is not safe if it is delivered into or under the skin. This of course includes Retinol and Emu oil. Micro-needling creates micro-channels in the skin which enhance penetration of any topically applied serums and medications. It is only by using products that are tested to be safe for injection under the skin that you can be reassured that it would be very unlikely to have an adverse reaction.
In my office we do medical micro-needling using a human growth factor serum that is specifically made to be safe for these treatments.

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Mitchell Schwartz, MD

Mitchell Schwartz, MD
South Burlington Dermatologic Surgeon
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August 24th, 2016

Can I use Retinol and Emu oil after dermarolling?

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Thanks for your query. It depends upon the area on which you have done treatment. It can be used if you have done dermaroller for stretch marks. Hope it helps
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Ajaya Kashyap, MD

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