How often should I use my derma roller for my acne scars? I currently have a 540 needle 1.0 mm derma roller. (Photos)

Thanks for your question and posting pictures.  We never recommend dermarollers because it causes unnecessary dermal trauma.  Microneedling is better because the needles travel perpendicularly to the skin surface.  If you think about the rollers, they go in at an angle, straighten up and come ou...

Hello, Thanks for sharing your pics. Dermaroller is used for collagen induction and dermal repair. Undereye hollowness is due to volume loss and only fillers or fat will benefit. Dermaroller will not help you. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon

Not recommended, but if you want to 'try' use a 0.3 to 0.5 roller, 6-8 passes in a test spot.   Scars on legs do not respond well compared to facial scars. Scar revision is a sub-specialised field. For the best results, one should target the acne scar type with ideal treatments methods. Using o...

Fractional laser is an amazing and highly effective treatment in our office. We use the laser treatment to help with acne scars, large pores, fine wrinkles, tissue collagen loss, scars, sebaceous hyperplasia, active acne, and for brightening dark pigmentation. Although there are very strong...

Multiple studies have shown microneedling (performed by a board-certified dermatologist or certified physician assistant) can help the appearance of stretch marks. Around 5-7 treatments are required. Sadly, stretch marks cannot be completely removed, but they can be improved.

Derma rolling or skin needling is an entry level treatment to skin care and scar revision. Using oil has little added benefits, however if you would like to go ahead, do a test patch first. Most specialist use active ingredients like copper peptides, PRP, or ascorbic acid post needling. All the...