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Dermaroller Treatment - Used on Stretch Marks on Stomach- Dry Brush/scrub/vitamin A&e Emu, Coconut Oil
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I have children and I want to treat my stretch...
welljavApril 11, 2015
$50
I have children and I want to treat my stretch marks I've had for over 10 years. Since I haven't seen any postings on any Dermaroller treatment on stretch marks on the abdomen, I am posting my photo after 1 and 2 months of treatment. I roll 2-3x a week, dry brush before every bath, exfoliate with a homemade scrub, apply vitamins a&e mixed with emu and coconut oil. This photo is after 1 month of treatment. I have been treating this for 6 months now and will post 3-6 months.
I plan on having Fraxel done on my stomach at some point in the near future. I want to dermaroll a little bit more before I spend $$ on Fraxel.
If any medical professionals/nurses/other can help me on the following questions: Will microneedling help prep the skin for when I plan to do Fraxel ? I know they are two totally different methods for stretch marks. Should I stop microneedling before I do Fraxel ? Should I continue microneedling once Fraxel treatment is done ? Should I do ablative, non-ablative or hybrid ?
I plan on having Fraxel done on my stomach at some point in the near future. I want to dermaroll a little bit more before I spend $$ on Fraxel.
If any medical professionals/nurses/other can help me on the following questions: Will microneedling help prep the skin for when I plan to do Fraxel ? I know they are two totally different methods for stretch marks. Should I stop microneedling before I do Fraxel ? Should I continue microneedling once Fraxel treatment is done ? Should I do ablative, non-ablative or hybrid ?
Replies (18)
May 9, 2015
I had two fraxal treatments last year which did NOTHING for my stretch marks. I thought I'd try dermarolling and OMG the results are amazing. At first it did nothing until I switched to a 2mm single roller and I am glad I did. It's been 4 months now and some of my stretchmarks I have to really look for. The areas are getting smaller and smaller and existing ones are more flatter and starting to get natural colour back. This takes time and more rolling is not better. I used to roll weekly but decided to let 4-6 weeks pass between and it yields much better results. Keep going and persevere because it does make a difference. It hurts like a b*tch but I wish I did this years ago. Might even wear a bikini next summer.
May 9, 2015
Thank you for your input. Can you tell me if you did ablative or non-ablative on your stretch marks ? Also, do you work out ? I have been exercising for over a year to flatten y tummy and found it makes a huge difference.
I will try the 2.00 mm size. Yes,
I agree, I will keep going with the dermaroller treatment, dry brushing, exfoliating and applying oils to the areas. I've reduced
The rolling to
Once a week because rolling to much darkens the area.
May 10, 2015
Hi welljav, I had the erbium laser (yag) which is not fraxel, so apologies my mistake in naming the type of laser treatment I had. I did have fraxal on my face though and wish I never did as I now have bumpy blotchy skin as a result. I do work out and have no weight to lose but my stretchmarks were still deep and shiny. I have read many reviews on derma roller and it seems mixed results are had. I won't stop rolling now until I stop seeing any further changes but each session yields better results at present. I don't roll lightly, I cause mild trauma to to stretch mark which lasts a day or two. I also had a mini tummy tuck July 2014 and I was still left with stretch marks. I roll them and my scar and parts of my scar have almost vanished. I use almond oil but this is mainly to keep the skin soft so it can heal more evenly.
May 10, 2015
I might add my stretch marks are on my thighs, inner thighs, hips, boobs and tummy. Haven't been game enough to roll the boobs yet but those ones are very mild anyway.
May 15, 2015
Many thanks for your feedback. Mine are everywhere but predominantly on my stomach. I'm continuing to roll twice a week now that the dark patches are gone. I have to say they are a lot smoother when I run my fingers over them.
May 28, 2015
I do not mind to seem like a party pooper, but I do not understand why I have not seen not even the slightest improvement and I roll my stretch marks since 2009. It really amazes me when people say that they saw results and I have not seen any. Now, as far as the before and after pictures, unfortunately, the pics need to be taken with the same light and angle to really see if there is an improvement. Ironically enough, all of the after pictures are taken at a completely different angle and with different lighting
May 29, 2015
Thank you for being quite honest in your review. I am a huge skeptic when it comes to stretch marks . I think it works for some people and not all. You are right, it should be taken at the same angle to compare before and after photos. Mine definitely feels a lot smoother but they are still visible exoecially in bright lighting.
Also, in bright light, I can see the stretch marks are slightly purple/blue markings. This is where I roll. I don't know what it means so if anyone knows, we're back here.
May 30, 2015
thank you so much for sharing your experience. I appreciate. We are here to learn and to help each other, so, another person's perspective is going to be useful. I have noticed the same thing regarding the marks being purple or blue under certain lights, but the ones I treated with carboxytherapy. I do not know if it means anything. Like I said, the ones that I have rolled have had zero improvements. Then, I started using carboxytherapy, only on certain areas (why do I have to tolerate all this pain if I do not get any improvement?) and they seem purple blue under certain lights. Is it good or bad? Are they becoming worse?
May 31, 2015
All I can say is that mine feels a lot smoother when I run my hands on the stretch marks but the scars are still visibly there. I can tell the area looks a little different but I can't describe in greater detail.
I have already sent an inquiry on another thread of whether ablative / non-ablative Fraxel will improve the appearance since I've been using dermaroller, exfoliation and oils to treat the area. Will see if I get feedback.
June 3, 2015
Hi welljav, thank you so much for your last message. From your last message, I feel as if you are sort of less enthusiastic about the results. If I am wrong, I apologize. Either way, I have so many stretch marks on my body that when the summer comes, it is a nightmare. So, I wanted to know if you or other ladies here can advice clothing styles to cover stretch marks, especially when it is very hot outside.
June 4, 2015
Since I am not a sun worshipper, I don't wear bikini's or anything like that but I do wear bathing suits. With other clothing, I shop around and make sure what I buy will hide my marks. So for example, I wear skirts that go past my knees knees to hide the stretch makes behind my knees. I've had those ones since I was 19 years old. I don't shop any particular store, I just look for items that are flattering but have a good coverage.
Yes your are right, after all the treatments I've made to myself, I'm not happy with the dermaroller because I can still visibly see them in bright light. I don't want to spend thousands of dollars on no guarantee stretch mark removal methods. It gets crazy after a while.
June 5, 2015
laser does not work at all. Zero improvement. I do not know why they are selling it as if it really makes a difference. I basically can't wear anything. I hate shopping. I hate my marks
June 5, 2015
Have you tried laser or Fraxel ? I heard Fraxel is a huge improvement but I haven't tried it because it costs close to $1,000 to do it from the SF Bay Area and it requires multiple treatments. Right now, I can't justify doing it for that price.
For those of us that suffer from stretch makes it is quite a nuisance I know. I feel for you and I know it hurts knowing there isn't a real viable solution. But we just have to embrace ourselves and know we are not alone. I hope there will be more advanced techniques in stretch mark improvement in the near future.
July 21, 2015
Do not bother spending money on Fraxel it's a waist of money if you want some more advice message me please! I've gotten Fraxel I am doing micro needling now I also did Genesis it gave me the best results.
UPDATED FROM welljav
5 months post
Derma roller at 4 months
welljavApril 11, 2015
Here is what my stomach looks like at 4 months. At this point, I rolled 1-2x week and dry brushed, exfoliate rubbed oils everyday.
UPDATED FROM welljav
5 months post
Dema roller at 5 months
welljavApril 11, 2015
My stomach at 5 months. I noticed when I roll to much or to frequent, my skin got a little dark so I would wait until my skin healed (got back to it is normal color) until I resumed rolling.
I still continued to dry brush/exfoliate and apply oils everyday, twice a day.
At this point, my skin feels a lot smoother. But you can still visibly see the scars.
I still continued to dry brush/exfoliate and apply oils everyday, twice a day.
At this point, my skin feels a lot smoother. But you can still visibly see the scars.
Replies (9)
April 14, 2015
Hi. Have you seen a difference though. I am thinking of using Dermaroller on my face was thinking of the derminator from owndoc. Bit one reviewer said in here they thought their wrinkles had occurred by them and one doctor said their is no evidence dermaroller works. Other than cause pain of course. I feel it does and having kids do want to try on my stretch marks too. Bit I really want to start on my face with a .5mm
April 23, 2015
thats because derma roling doesn't work
April 23, 2015
Do you think it doesn't. I have read reviews where people say it does and had fantastic results.
May 16, 2015
The stretch makes feel significantly smoother. They feel really soft.
I can still visibly see them but it depends on the lighting.
May 16, 2015
I think the dermaroller takes time. I plan on having Hybrid Fractional (fraxel) done on my stomach next month to see if it makes any difference. I wanted to do the dermaroller first to prep the skin. I'm hoping fraxel will just take it to a new lev with my marks.
Thank you for documenting your experience here on RealSelf. I look forward to following your progress. You have some great questions and I encourage you to post them to the doctors on the site, here is a link for you. I also thought you might find this video helpful as you continue your research:
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