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At Home 2mm Dermaroller Every 2-4 Weeks for Past 6 Months

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I've done at home dermaroller for the past 6...

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AnaMandera
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I've done at home dermaroller for the past 6 months, rolling moderately firm pressure (some pinpoints of blood and definite popping sound on forehead) every 2-4 weeks with a 2mm roller 560 needles (I think).

At first, right after rolling, my skin was bright red (I have fair east Asian skin) right after, then for a few days the first 2x I rolled my skin was super dry and peeled a bit, just a bit. It started looking better about a week after initial roll day. There's too much speculation about how much time collagen induction needs for proper healing care, but unless you're getting completely bloodied, I figured every 2 weeks was fine for my skin with how I roll. I don't use any anesthetic before I roll, I don't want any of it getting into my punctured skin. First roll was shocking and so painful I had tears rolling down my face, and I can take a LOT of pain, so that's saying something.

It's definitely how you prep your skin before and after that's going to make a big difference. I tend to cleanse my skin, take a cotton pad with Seabreeze to remove any oil, grime, dirt, makeup, then I do some kind of facial pack (yogurt, honey, cucumber, egg) to soften my skin even further, then I roll. Right after I roll I rinse with warm water only, then apply vitamin e oil, then use hyaluronic acid on top of the oil. Sometimes I'll also apply Laneige water pack and that makes a difference with plumping, softening, getting rid of pores & fine lines. I also stay out of the sun and use sunblock religiously.

I'm pretty sure being diligent with the dermaroller will pay off in the long run. So far it's not made a huge difference, such as it won't replace fillers or botox or lasers, but I can still see it making a difference each time I roll. I can feel my facial skin tightening and being tighter. And though i haven't gotten botox in 2 years, my 11 lines aren't there and that is directly fom the dermarolling. It definitely thickens up my skin but sometimes makes it feel drier than normal.

I'm wondering if I should mix it up with glycolic peels once a month with rolling once a month.

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September 21, 2014
Thanks for sharing, your review is very helpful. I have been thinking about buying a Dermaroller but I just don't know if I could actually do it, the needles scare me! I am a big suck! Are you taking progress photos as I would love for you to share, or if you're comfortable I am encouraging people to share a video demo on their at home treatment. I do Glycolic Peels at home, I haven't been dedicated enough so I decided to start a review and commit to regular treatments. I am using 40% strength and my skin feels so soft after. Good luck with your rolling, if you decide to do the peel be sure to share a review about that as well. 
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September 21, 2014
Thanks Eve! Start with the smaller needles, 0.5mm, those don't hurt at all. It'll help serums and the water pack sink in a little bit deeper. I wish I had taken progress photos but I didn't given the wide vascillating outcomes from didn't help a bit to saved my face! I wasn't sure if it would do anything for me but definitely with any and every procedure from now on I'll be taking photos. I heard Angelina Jolie does the triple derm "raindrop treatments" from Dr David Colbert, who pioneered the treatment, consisting of: micro-dermabrasion, so the laser permeates better, laser treatment (I'm guessing RF or Fraxel based), which feels like warm raindrops on the skin, then a lavender acid exfoliation then apply gentle wave lights.
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September 23, 2014
Look forward to following your results!
October 14, 2014
You are rolling too much. Only roll once a month or every (4-6) weeks, the process needs time to heal, build and repair. Use the 3.0 as much as you want, but don't overuse the larger pins, you will back step rather than moving forward.
October 25, 2016
Yes, a 2.00 mm roller should be used every 3-4 weeks (this is the time frame for physicians) because you will otherwise destroy the collagen you're building and 2.00 mm is intended for scars, not general use. A .5 mm roller is adequate for rejuvenating the entire face ( .25 mm for delicate areas).

I use a mandelic peel in between it helps brighten my skin and purge clogged pores. I also have a mandelic cream on the T zone. I also use a red LED light 2-3 times a week (more than that dries the skin too much)....this gives my skin a nice glow.

Make certain you drink LOTS of water & take Vit A with D3, you'll get better results. Not enough water internally makes the skin dry and sort of strange looking. We need water to move toxins out and nutrients from our food into the cells. Super important!

I love my derma pen and use it regularly, am so pleased how much better my skin looks.
I wish you all the best!