Is dermaroller treatment for acne scars permanent? And can I go out and do my works as usual after doing dermaroller treatment?

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...

Once the skin has epithelialized (usually within 48 hours), you can use a silicone gel such as Plato's Scar Serum. Best, DR. Karamanoukian Los Angeles

Hello, Thanks for your question. Any trauma to the skin can cause aggravation of rosacea, and laser may needed to counter this. If you choose to go with derma rolling, then have an experienced doctor assess you. Please note, medical advice is given as general advice only and is not a...

Hello there.  In my experience, it should be safe to perform darmarolling after any fat transfer procedure.  The depth of penetration in mircroneedling varies from .2-3.0 mm.  This allows the dermaroller to penetrate the skin down to the level of the epidermis and dermis....

Ear piercing tracts often need a quick surgical procedure to close up the hole.  I would suggest surgical piercing scar revision as the first option. Best, Dr. Karamanoukian Los Angeles