Is it safe to use retinol or vitamin C serum after Derma Rolling? (Photo)

Yes, this is not uncommon. I have done a video on YouTube to explain how to roll safely. 1 mm is too aggressive. I think 0.25 to 0.5 mm is the sweet spot for efficacy and safety. Now, how to repair the damage? Take baseline photos. Use a silicone based gel at night. I do use gentle lasers such a...

Thanks for your question.  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 out in the opposite di...

Hello,  Thanks for your query ..Adaplene is a tretinoin and is better avoided 3 days prior and 2 days after the dermaroller procedure to help in healing.  Consult a dermatologist

This in theory is good, however the cause of depigmentation should be known. If this is vitiligo, microneedling or dermarolling can worsen this. If not, then your proposal is worth a try. All the best, Dr Davin Lim. Brisbane. Australia. 

Hello, Thanks for sharing your pics. Though Dermaroller helps in collagen induction its not the best option as it causes more dermal damage. Derma pen or microneedling is a better option. It is usually done once in 3 wks for 6-8 sessions. Consult a dermatologist. 

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...